Estate / Mansion
Swifts Manor
Darling Point, NSW, Australia
The Space
The largest remaining Victorian Gothic Revival mansion in Australia, constructed between 1876 and 1883 and set among manicured gardens in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The sandstone facade, castellated roofline, arched porte cochère and sweeping driveway establish the scale of the property before you step inside, an exterior that requires no dressing and reads as period from every angle.
Inside, Swifts Manor moves across a remarkable range of environments. A grand ballroom, formal dining room accommodating up to 24 guests, magnificent staircase, marble fireplaces and an event hall sit alongside more intimate rooms including a Moorish-inspired interior of extraordinary visual detail; hand painted walls, ornate furnishings and layered textiles that could credibly double as another continent entirely. The property offers genuine variety across a single location, from formal reception rooms to atmospheric and richly decorated private spaces.
Outside, a pool, tennis court and kitchen garden extend the shooting range further, while city views from the grounds add a contemporary Sydney dimension to an otherwise thoroughly historic setting.
A property of genuine architectural and cultural significance, Swifts Manor is one of the most cinematically versatile locations on the platform, suited to period drama, luxury campaigns, editorial, feature film and large scale event production.
All the important details
Indoor spaces
- Dining Room
- Hallway
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Bedrooms
- Walk-in Robe
- En-suite
- Butlers Pantry
- Bars & Entertaining
- Feature Staircase
- Grand Entrance
- Parking
- Library / Media Room
Outdoor spaces
- Backyard
- Hedge
- Lush Lawn
- Garden
- Pool
- Alfresco Spaces
- Tennis Court
- Feature Driveway
- Double Storey
Architectural style
- Victorian
Other styling
- European Influence
- Colour & Texture
- Rustic
- Stone & Timber
- Curves & Arches
- Travetine & Marble
- Rich & Moody
Property logistics
- Kitchen
- Toilets
- Wifi
- Capacity (100+)
- No pets onsite