Quick cosmetic changes to the interiors of your home can have an immediate impact, but when it comes to your garden, it can often take years before a design comes to life. And that’s precisely what makes the sale of this property in Denver, Victoria, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
‘Stonefields’ is a sprawling 50-acre property halfway between Kyneton and Daylesford, and the home of prominent landscape designer Paul Bangay for almost two decades. It has been his own personal playground of sorts and a spectacular showcase of what he knows best. The designer himself has described the property as his “life’s greatest work.”
Paul has described ‘Stonefields’ as his “life’s greatest work.” (Photo: realestate.com.au)
What began as a bare paddock has now blossomed into manicured paths, mature oak trees, and a hilltop pool that enjoys sweeping views of the vista beyond. Inside, the dramatic Tuscan-inspired interiors have also been curated by Paul, in partnership with interior designer Stuart Rattle. The elegant five-bedroom home boasts antler chandeliers, statues, marble fireplaces, and bookshelves that conceal hidden doorways.
While a private residence, Paul generously opened up the gates to ‘Stonefields’, offering regular guided tours that gave guests a rare opportunity to experience the property first-hand. He has also written two books on the celebrated garden.
His decision to list the property was a difficult one. But with the expansive gardens now well-established, Paul felt there was little more he could do to the property, and that it was time to hand it over to someone who would truly appreciate it. In November 2022, ‘Stonefields’ was listed with a price guide of $8 million to $8.8 million, and after failing to sail, was re-listed in October 2025 with a price guide of between $6 million and $6.6 million.
On the market!
Stonefields is back on the market, this time with a price guide of between $6 million and $6.6 million. The listing is being managed by Marshall White agents Marcus Chiminello and Simon O’Donnell, who are taking expressions of interest on the 15.8-hectare property.
In late January 2023, it was revealed that the one-of-a-kind estate had been purchased by Australian landscape architect and designer Jamie Durie for more than $11 million. The sale included Paul’s on-site guest accommodation, ‘The Lodge’, with reports that Jamie intended to convert the property into a luxury retreat.
“There’ll be disappointed people who missed out, I know that,” selling agent, Michael Gibson told realestate.com. “There were a couple there who were very keen to own it, but the joining of the two made a compelling case for Paul to move on and sell it.”
In October 2023, the news broke that the million-dollar sale failed to settle and that Paul Bangay would retain ownership over the sprawling estate. Jamie Durie, who originally put an offer in for the property with his business consortium, said that other projects and priorities had required their immediate attention. The decision was agreed between both parties — who also happen to be close friends — and they’ve expressed a continued interest in revisiting the sale in the future.
Take a tour of Paul Bangay’s country house
Stonefields boasts one of the most celebrated gardens in Australia.
The five-bedroom Tuscan-inspired residence has been carefully curated by Paul himself, in partnership with interior designer Stuart Rattle.
Combined with manicured gardens and granite stone details, the spectacular swimming pool enjoys views over the sweeping valleys below.
The meticulously manicured gardens have been in the careful hands of Paul Bangay for two decades now.
When Paul first purchased the property, it was nothing more than grazing land for cattle.
The expansive garden is the perfect place to take a stroll at sunset.
At the centre of this cosy and characterful sitting room is an elegant two-metre-wide stone fireplace.
The spacious living areas feature antler chandeliers and richly painted plaster walls.
There’s plenty of drama throughout the home, including an elegant main bedroom that is accessed through a doorway hidden in a bookcase.
The generous kitchen has everything an entertainer could dream of.
Box hedging abounds in the garden.
A long driveway leads you down to the stately home.
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