A beloved icon of the west is up for sale.
The Overnewton Castle in Keilor is on the market with an asking price range between $6 million to $6,600,000.
The Scottish Baronial-style estate was purchased by the Norton family in 1975.
Overnewton Castle manager director Emma Stott said seeing her family’s property on the market is both exciting and sad.
“It is a sad time for our family. We’ve always loved living there and it’s such a beautiful place,” Ms Stott said.
“But exciting to see what new adventures might take place and whoever may take it on.”
Ms Stott’s parents bought the castle a month before she was born.
“As a child it was always fun playing hide and seek in the 35 rooms and getting up to mischief and not getting caught because your parents couldn’t find you,” Ms Stott said.
“My dad, he was very, very proud to be the king of the castle … he worked so hard to get that place and to maintain it and to keep it. He was so passionate about it.
“My dad will forever be the king of the castle in my eyes.”
The castle celebrated its 175th anniversary last year after its establishment by Scottish settler, grazier and former mayor of Keilor, William James Taylor.
This year, Overnewton Castle has been recognised as a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards for Cultural Tourism.
The home features seven bedrooms, a grand ballroom seating 150 people, a private chapel, a lavish dining room, three bathrooms and several outbuildings, and is surrounded by English gardens with centuries-old trees.
The estate currently operates as a wedding, conference and hospitality venue.
Ms Stott said her family was selling the 5.58-acre property to downsize and so her father, Dr Norton, can focus on his health.
“We’re so lucky to have done what we’ve done. If it wasn’t for the community coming and enjoying and sharing in what we had to share I don’t think we would’ve been around as long as we have. So it’s a huge thank you to everyone for the kindness and support over the years,” Ms Stott said.
The listing is being managed by Sean Cussell from Christie’s International Real Estate Victoria.
