43 Raywards Lane, Skinners Shoot, Byron Bay

This is one of my favourite properties and I have watched it over the years. The gardens are spectacular, and the current owners have lovingly nurtured the eight acres, featuring walks, water ponds, and a natural forest. The main house and pool house are also equally special. The five bedrooms and five bathrooms are modern and stylish with a touch of Asian charm. It is completely private and secluded, yet only a few minutes from the centre of Byron. Looking at $7 mil plus and listed with Ku Daroch at Byron Property Sales.

The home has a fascinating history, as it was initially intended to be the home of disgraced real estate agent Sarah Dougan. The Belle Property principal, who made a rapid exit from the Bay in 2011 owing more than half a million dollars from the agency’s trust account belonging to her clients. Her claims of inability to travel have been dismissed, so her creditors may yet see her in court.