Summerlees, as it is today (70 acres), is part of an original land grant (1822) in the Sutton Forest area of the Southern Highlands. This historic property, on a rise, stands to the east of the old South Road (today the Illawarra Highway) just a kilometre or so from the village, and a short distance from MossVale. At the rear the land falls away with spectacular views over the valley towards Exeter. Summerlees Cottage (early 1870s) is an original Victorian cottage in a lovely seven acres private garden, it offers modern, secluded self-contained accommodation for up to 6 people.

Adjacent is a grand Victorian mansion (1875), one of the significant historic homes of Sutton Forest. Summerlees is right next door to "Hillview" - country residence to the Governors of NSW in the late C19th and early C20th. Hence it attracted State Premiers, politicians and other notables who followed in the train of the Vice-regal seasonal promenade. This procession would arrive at Moss Vale station, to refresh themselves in the lavish Governor's tea rooms and facilities there (now closed to the public) and journey the further few kilometres by horse and carriage to the great estates. The majestic driveway of Summerlees, lined today by ancient elms, and leading up to the carriageway, gives a sense of journeying back to the days of an elegant and more tranquil past.

In the grounds is the old Victorian ballroom, where notables of the past would gather for grand banquets and cotillions during the season. This ballroom, and the lovely gardens which surround it is an ideal venue for country garden weddings. The Southern Highlands is an easy 1 1/2 hours drive from Sydney and Canberra and 50 minutes from the coast. Summerlees Cottage is close the historic villages of Berrima, Bundanoon, Exeter, Moss Vale and Bowral. Leisurely soak in the delightful art galleries, antique shops, wineries, cafes, restaurants and beautiful parks and open gardens.