About this space

Perched atop Bendooley Hill with sweeping views over the famed Bendooley Estate Winery, Monterey is a luxury modern farmhouse designed with scale, style, and natural light in mind. Located in Berrima in the Southern Highlands, this 100-acre property offers architectural sophistication wrapped in rural calm—making it an exceptional shoot location for film, fashion, lifestyle, or editorial campaigns.

Every detail of the home is considered, from the soaring cathedral ceilings to the soft, neutral palette and high-end materials. The central living, kitchen, and dining area is the heart of the home, anchored by a French-made Axis double-sided glass fireplace set into a dramatic sandstone and brick feature wall. Wide open spaces, spotted grey gum timber floors, and marble kitchen benchtops create a warm, contemporary base that can flex for minimalist styling or detailed creative direction.

Each of the four oversized bedrooms features high ceilings and designer finishes, while the bathrooms are styled with marble tiles, brushed fittings, and natural light—perfect for self-care, beauty, or slow-living narratives. A separate entertainment space houses a baby grand piano, adding a refined, emotive layer for shoots that require tonal shifts or hero set pieces.

Outside, Monterey continues to impress. Multiple furnished alfresco zones include BBQ facilities, outdoor heaters, and a sandstone firepit overlooking the rolling paddocks. The garden is beautifully maintained with manicured buxus, magnolia trees, and wisteria framing the home—creating seasonal interest and romantic textural backdrops. Beyond the curated garden, charolais cattle roam freely across 100 acres, bringing movement and authenticity to wide-angle shots and cinematic compositions.

This is a location where luxury meets light, and every room opens to a view. From food styling to fashion editorials, campaign shoots to workshops, Monterey offers the kind of spatial flexibility and premium visual payoff that elevates any creative brief.

Located just off the Hume Highway—1.5 hours from both Sydney and Canberra—this Berrima-based shoot location balances rural privacy with accessible convenience. Whether you’re staging a full-day production or capturing a single golden-hour moment, Monterey delivers scale, serenity, and serious visual impact.