A heavenly setting on Mount Eliza's picturesque southern slopes, this grand country homestead is a hidden equestrian paradise and an exceedingly rare lifestyle opportunity so close to Mount Eliza's vibrant village, prestigious schools and lovely beaches.
Behind electronic gates and a sweeping driveway, Diestro is a 13.6 acre estate filled with life's luxuries offering multiple living and entertaining options, a swimming pool and spa, groomed gardens with veggies and chickens along with fabulous equestrian facilities.
Long-held and on the market for the very first time, the former Spanish horse breeding farm comprises 8 fenced paddocks with troughs, reticulated water and concrete shelters, stables with 3 concrete stalls and a wide breezeway, a full-size floodlit arena, tack room with saddle yard, hot-and-cold wash, a 7.5m x 15m 3 bay machinery workshop with tractor/hay shelter, a small dam, a foaling paddock with post-and-rail fencing, round yard and float parking.
Spanning all the way from Wooralla Drive to the Moorooduc Railway easement, which the current owners have enjoying exploring by horseback for several decades, the property is traversed by a spring-fed creek and an enchanting Wetland Creations rejuvenated native forest, providing a private wonderland for both young and old.
The 70sqm (approx) 5 bedroom manor has a blend of American colonial charm with Georgian influences featuring a choice of 4 spacious living areas, a tavern-style cocktail bar, open fireplaces, a large home office, library on the landing, hidden passageways, oversized bedrooms with window seats and dormer windows, and even an enchanting and surprisingly expansive 'secret playroom' off one of the children's bedrooms.
The large country kitchen delights with a butler's pantry, Belling oven with induction cooktop and easy access to both the formal and informal dining zones, while the sumptuous master suite seduces in a wing of its own with a luxe lounge with wood heater, spacious bedroom with French doors to the terrace, a dressing room and contemporary ensuite with dual walk-in shower and a freestanding soaker tub.
Multiple sets of glass doors open to a wisteria-laced wraparound verandah with a choice of covered and sun-splashed alfresco zones for all-season pleasure to dine outdoors with friends as the kids swim in the pool or trot around the arena.
Operating as 'Diestro Stud' for 20 years and producing a number of champion horses, this jaw-dropping property also comes with a family bathroom, shower-ensuite off one of the junior bedrooms, guest powder room, an abundance of storage throughout, large mudroom, town water, gas and sewerage, chook pen, dog run, enclosed veggie garden and a triple garage/workshop-come-mancave with wood heater.
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The size of Mount Eliza is approximately 23.4 square kilometres. There are 46 parks, covering nearly 8.9% of the total area. The population of Mount Eliza in 2016 was 17888 people. By 2021 the population was 18734 showing a population growth of 4.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mount Eliza is 10-19 years. Households in Mount Eliza are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mount Eliza work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 89.60% of the homes in Mount Eliza were owner-occupied compared with 88.00% in 2016.
Mount Eliza has 7,891 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mount Eliza have seen a 8.73% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 20.64% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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