Rolling stock and rural grandeur: Woodmere, Bilpin’s 99-acre retreat hits the market

Bilpin has long lured week-enders with apple pie and misty mountain views, but a new listing at 92 Powells Road takes the area’s lifestyle offering up several notches. Woodmere - a 40-hectare (99 acres) holding - couples productive land with a headline-grabbing piece of accommodation: a stainless-steel railway carriage converted into a two-bedroom guest suite with floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

The property is being marketed by McGrath Hawkesbury with a guide of $3 million–$3.3 million and its first public inspection set for Saturday 5 July.

A homestead in three parts

Main residence – three bedrooms plus study centred on an open-plan living space and slow-combustion fireplace.
Self-contained wing – two bedrooms, each with its own ensuite; ideal for extended family or B&B guests.
Studio wing – one bedroom, private gym room and bathroom, offering flexible work-from-home potential.
The train carriage – two further bedrooms, chic lounge and sweeping valley outlooks; a proven Airbnb drawcard.

Grounds and Infrastructure

Woodmere’s 85 cleared acres are fully fenced into five paddocks, watered by four spring-fed dams. A substantial workshop complex services agricultural or hobby uses, while long rows of mature exotic trees protect the house garden and a curated collection of rare cool-climate plants. RU2 Rural Landscape zoning permits a variety of primary-production pursuits. On clear days you can reportedly trace the Sydney skyline from the front lawn.

Why it’s special

Railway-carriage accommodation – a conversation-starter and income earner rolled into one.
Turn-key guest infrastructure – the property formerly traded as one of Bilpin’s premier farm-stay venues.
Uninterrupted escarpment views from the homestead verandahs and carriage deck.
Commutable country – under 90 minutes to the Sydney CBD, 30 minutes to Kurrajong’s cafés.

Market context

Bilpin’s median house price now sits around $1.58 million, up more than eight per cent year-on-year despite limited transaction volume (just five sales recorded in the past 12 months). Prestige rural holdings above the $3 million mark remain scarce, and agents report growing demand from Sydney buyers seeking larger lifestyle blocks after successive interest-rate cuts.

At a glance

Key Facts	Details
Land	~100 acres (≈40 ha), mostly arable
Accommodation	8 bed · 6 bath · 5-car
Water	4 large dams
Price Guide	$3.0 m – $3.3 m
Inspection	Sat 5 July, 11 am–11:30 am
Agents	Greg Vincent & Stuart Davies, McGrath Hawkesbury

Image Gallery

Full photo gallery & floor-plan – view.com.au: https://view.com.au/property/nsw/bilpin-2758/92-powells-road-16704492
Alternate gallery – Homely: https://www.homely.com.au/homes/92-powells-road-bilpin-nsw-2758/12135302

With its blend of heritage farming charm, boutique guest facilities and that show-stopping train carriage, Woodmere offers something rarely seen on the Hawkesbury market. Expect strong interest from buyers seeking a lucrative agri-tourism platform – or simply a grand country escape within weekend reach of Sydney.