Former Sydney Lord Mayor Nelson Meers lists his long held Bayview home

Former Sydney Lord Mayor Nelson Meers and his wife Carole have listed their long held Bayview mansion.

The couple have owned the property for two decades, having paid $950,000 in 1996.

The property was refurbished and developed in 2005 into an elegant five bedroom Tuscan villa.

Framed by Italian and French style manicured gardens, the grand estate sits on 4118 sqm with views over Pittwater.

Timber French doors lead out from the living areas to the entertaining terrace, portico and infinity edge pool.

Downstairs features a classical billiard room, a bar and a wine cellar.

The property is listed through Kerrie Patterson at Patterson Morton Real Estate.

This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.