Tucked into one of the Southern Highlands' most storied villages, Jellore Cottage has stood since the 1840s, reputedly built to house the stable manager of the nearby Victoria Inn. Over the decades it has evolved with care: a rear verandah added in the 1950s, restoration by the Historic Houses Trust of NSW in 1992, and most recently a striking 2023–24 renovation by Sydney architects Gordon + Stone and Blanca Design + Construct, who have woven contemporary design into the cottage's bones without losing sight of its character.
Inside the new pavilion, raked ceilings soar overhead, drawing light into open-plan living spaces that feel both grand and welcoming. The kitchen pairs marble benchtops with a walk-in pantry and gas cooking, while a Jetmaster wood-burning fireplace warms the cooler Highlands evenings. The living experience is enhanced further with recycled ironbark beams, French limestone floors, double glazing, and hydronic underfloor heating keep the home comfortable all year round.
Outside, the gardens tell their own story. A streetside English cottage garden of heritage roses, salvias, and clipped buxus gives way to a north-facing rear courtyard - a walled garden of recycled brick, its formal pathways lined with snow pears and espaliered citrus, lit at night.
At the rear of the property, three separate 1840s structures offer rare flexibility and heritage charm. The fully self-contained Settler's Hut provides additional accommodation with a queen-size bedroom, wood fire, kitchenette, and bathroom with claw-foot bath - perfect for guests or extended family. Alongside it, the light-filled Butter Barn studio and versatile Dairy Hut round out the offering, and would be ideal as a retreat, home office, or income-producing space.
Featuring:
- 2,023 sqm land, north-to-rear aspect
- Heritage-listed dual residence dating to the 1840's
- 3 bedrooms in the primary residence, master with ensuite
- Contemporary pavilion extension features hydronic heating and French limestone floors
- Period features throughout the original cottage include open fireplaces and timber lining boards
- Separate Settler's Hut and Butter Barn studio offer extra accomodation or income potential
- E1 Zoning allowing the operation of a commercial space onsite
- Fully irrigated, illuminated gardens with mature trees and walled courtyard
Just moments from Berrima's cafés, parks, and historic landmarks, Jellore Cottage brings together heritage elegance, modern comfort, and everyday convenience. A property that doesn't just have history, but continues to write it.