Poppaea

Project Poppaea takes its name from the elegant second wife of Roman Emperor Nero, renowned for her opulent taste. This landmark residence is the first of 24 luxury architect-designed homes set to grace a prestigious enclave along the sunlit northern slopes of Mt Gibraltar, overlooking the historic township of Mittagong. The home brings together the expertise of local designers, builders, landscapers, and engineers to create a contemporary pavilion-style interpretation of the modern farmhouse. Set on a lush, elevated acre, the 520sqm design blends expansive proportions with bespoke craftsmanship and bold, never-before-seen features in the Southern Highlands. Inside, soaring raked ceilings reach up to 7.2 metres in the central Great Room, with internal trusses fashioned from reclaimed century-old railway bridge timbers. Across its two wings, the home offers four bedrooms plus a rumpus/guest suite above the three-car garage. The master retreat boasts a generous walk-in robe and indulgent ensuite with a freestanding tub. Additional highlights include a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, stone benchtops, and a butler’s pantry, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a dedicated media room, and a private study. Light-filled, airy, and finished in a refined whitewashed palette, Poppaea redefines high-end living in the Highlands.