
Sandhills Wetlands: Byron Bay’s new nature haven
Byron Bay’s long-awaited Sandhills Wetlands restoration has officially opened, marking the end of one of the Shire’s largest and most complex environmental projects.
Some properties are impressive on paper. Others really come into their own when you’re standing there, taking it all in.
Kurum Estate is very much the latter.
Set at the end of a quiet country lane in Ewingsdale, this 4.45-acre property features multiple residences surrounded by established sub-tropical gardens and open space, offering complete privacy.
It’s the kind of place that feels quieter, slower, and more grounded – like you’re a world away from it all, but only a few minutes away from everything Byron Bay has to offer.
What makes 20 Taylors Lane interesting is not just how it looks today, but what it could become over time.
A property that’s been part of the area for a long time
Long before Ewingsdale became one of Byron’s most sought-after pockets, this property was known as Taylors Guest House – run by one of the area’s early families, whose legacy still lives on in the name of the quiet country road that leads to the estate today.
There’s a sense of that history still here, and you notice it straight away. It doesn’t feel like a newly created estate – it’s a place that’s evolved over time.
A place people have come to for privacy and a sense of space
Over the years, the property has drawn people looking for what Byron is loved for around the world –being surrounded by nature, a sense of calm, and a bit of distance from the outside world.
At one point, it was home to British television personality Caron Keating and her husband Russ Lindsay, who chose Ewingsdale for its seclusion and proximity to Byron.
The estate also hosted Tibetan monks during their visits to Australia, and they gave the property its name – “Kurum”, which means “healing”.
Whether that resonates with you or not, there’s a certain feeling here that’s hard to ignore, and many visitors comment on the sense of calm from the moment they arrive.
What’s here now, and what could come next
Today, the property offers multiple residences, established grounds and a DA-approved subdivision, opening up a number of possibilities.
You could:
It’s this flexibility that makes Kurum Estate such a great opportunity.
It’s a property you can grow into or reshape, depending on what you’re looking for.
Increasingly hard to find
Large holdings this close to Byron Bay are becoming increasingly rare – particularly those that offer both privacy and potential.
For buyers looking for acreage near Byron Bay, 20 Taylors Lane sits in that sweet spot.
Enough land to feel completely removed, yet still close enough to be part of everything Byron has to offer.
One to experience in person
This isn’t really a property that can be understood through photos or words alone.
It’s a place you need to experience in person – to get a sense of the land, how the buildings sit within it, and what it could become over time.
If you’re looking for a home on land, with room to do more down the track, it’s well worth taking a closer look.

Byron Bay’s long-awaited Sandhills Wetlands restoration has officially opened, marking the end of one of the Shire’s largest and most complex environmental projects.
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