Dark secret behind the luxury exterior of The Burnham Castle riverside mansion now up for sale for $18million Waterfront estate has a hefty price tag Respected surgeon and his wife lived in the house READ MORE: Top chef splurges millions on wealthy property By Pranav Harish For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:04 BST, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 08:29 BST, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments One of Australia's most expensive houses up for sale with a price tag of $18million was once the scene of a grisly crime . The Burnham Castle at 24 Dick Street, Henley, on Sydney 's lower north shore, is now on the market with a price guide of $18million. The waterfront mansion sits on a 2,346 square metre block of land overlooking the shores of the Parramatta River.
Built in 1877 by respected German born engineer Carl Schulze, the sprawling property features six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The luxury home is also decked out with a full-size tennis court, a pool and enough outdoor space to house 10 cars. 'This prestigious estate presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discerning buyer to secure a slice of paradise,' the real estate listing states.
'Flaunting a prestigious address, this incomparable residence is just 7km from the Sydney CBD, conveniently placed within moments of city ferries and bus transport.' What is not mentioned is that the mansion was once home to a wealthy doctor whose wife was brutally murdered before her body was found in one of the house's bedrooms. The B.