Hillview, Sutton Forest

Hillview is a grand estate in Sutton Forest covering about 150 acres with 46 rooms built in late Victorian style. The structure combines timber and stone elements and now operates as a boutique hotel after careful restoration work.

The estate served as the official country residence for 16 New South Wales governors from 1882 to 1957. It then passed into private ownership before being restored and returned to its heritage significance in the following decades.

The property reflects the changing tastes of different owners through its design and gardens, which evolved as the estate passed between hands. Walking through the grounds, you notice how the landscaping tells the story of people who shaped this place over time.

The property is accessible to visitors who can explore the rooms and gardens as a hotel guest or through scheduled visits. Plan ahead to understand opening times and which areas are open to the public on your visit.

A former owner named Edwin Klein transformed the gardens into a philosophical landscape before gifting the property back to the government in 1985. This artistic vision still shapes how the grounds look and feel today.