Earlsferry Mansion is a two-storey Federation Queen Anne home built of brick, iron and timber, with gabled rooflines, verandahs, and ornate period detailing. Its heritage character and distinctive architecture provide a versatile backdrop for film and television productions. The brickwork is laid in Flemish bond with a tuckpointed finish. The house has decorative timber verandahs and a turreted corner facing the river frontage. The house is particularly well-suited to historical dramas, period pieces, and adaptations requiring a turn-of-the-century Australian setting, but its striking interiors and exterior presence also lend themselves to gothic tales, mysteries, and psychological thrillers.

Set on a triangular parcel of land between the railway, the road and the Swan River, the property offers sweeping views of the river landscape and Guildford townscape. This unique positioning allows filmmakers to capture both intimate, atmospheric interiors and expansive exterior vistas. Its combination of heritage architecture and dramatic natural surrounds makes Earlsferry Mansion an adaptable location for productions ranging from period romance to elevated horror.