Inside the luxurious $6.4k-per-night Married At First Sight ‘couples retreat’ estate in the Southern Highlands where the pairs attempt to fix their frazzled relationships
Married At First Sight hit new levels of drama this week, as the participants attempted to rebuild their frazzled romances at a couples retreat.
And while many of the contestants uncovered an ugly side to their relationship during the tension-filled escape, the luxurious estate they stayed at is anything but.
The gang were whisked off to the $6440-per-night Kalinya Estate in the village of Bargo in the Wollondilly Shire – sometimes known as the ‘gateway’ to the Southern Highlands.
Stunning: This week, the couples from Married At First Sight were whisked off to the $6440-per-night Kalinya Estate in the village of Bargo in the Wollondilly Shire, in the Southern Highlands
The jaw-dropping estate consists of three ‘superbly appointed historic houses’, including The Homestead, The Barn and The Lodge, where the show’s most controversial couple Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven were situated.
The heritage-listed Homestead features eight-bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, unrivalled countryside views and a swimming pool.
The rolling hills outside the property boast a giant chessboard and a huge tennis court, perfect to entertain the abundance of guests who visit.
Working on their issues: The estate consists of three ‘superbly appointed historic houses’, including The Homestead, The Barn and The Lodge, where the show’s most controversial couple Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven (pictured) stayed
Beautiful: The heritage-listed Homestead features eight-bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, unrivalled countryside views and a swimming pool
The interior is drenched in natural light, with an impressive gourmet kitchen, beautiful open-plan living area and modern decor throughout.
Meanwhile, The Lodge enjoys five designer bedrooms with incredible soaring ceilings and exposed timber beams, while incorporating quirky furniture throughout.
The Barn retains all of the country charm of the other two homes, and includes a games centre, piano lounge and gold-class theatre.
Glorious: The interior is drenched in natural light, with an impressive gourmet kitchen, beautiful open-plan living area and modern decor throughout
Fittingly, the estate is an incredibly popular for weddings – though sadly, it hasn’t been quite the fairytale moment for most of this season’s couples.
This estate has house multiple arguments and dramatic scenes this week, including Jason Engler telling his wife he ‘couldn’t trust’ her, while Bryce and Melissa’s relationship continues to break down.
Married At First Sight continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Nine
Impressive: The rolling hills outside the property boast a giant chessboard and a huge outdoor tennis court, perfect to entertain the abundance of guests who visit