As the regional Victorian accommodation market looks set to continue its momentum in 2024, the freehold and business of the multi-award-winning Samurai Villas in Daylesford has been brought to market. Presenting a strong opportunity within the nation’s premier spa capital, the property is being offered exclusively for sale via JLL Hotels’ Lachlan Persley and Will Connolly via Private Treaty.

Located in the heart of the vibrant township of Daylesford, a renowned tourism hotspot and destination dining mecca, Samurai Villas is being sold at an attractive price point, underpinned by a large site of over 900sqm with Commercial 1 zoning and consistently strong occupancy rates.

JLL Hotels’ Lachlan Persley anticipates strong interest, commenting, “There are a range of factors that we anticipate will create substantial interest in Samurai Vilas. As we’ve commenced the new year, our team have identified a particular demand for regional boutique accommodation assets, particularly those which possess the ability to operate from afar, minimising staffing costs and other common overheads. With this ‘remote’ style of operation, complemented by a competitive price point, we expect a diverse mix of enquiry ranging from existing operators to new entrants to engage in the asset”.

The four-villa complex is within walking distance to Daylesford’s centre, and is a testament to luxury accommodation with a 9.1/10 star rating on Booking.com. Samurai Villas offers an outstanding investment in Victoria’s No. 1 spa and wellness destination, supported by robust tourism infrastructure and world-class dining experiences within the Daylesford and Hepburn region.

The current owners have created a Japanese inspired villa complex which offers a tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by stunning restorative water landscapes and ornamental gardens, a barrel sauna, outdoor bath precincts and ornate footbridge.

Senior Vice President, Will Connolly concluding, “Our vendors have created a stunning and unique villa complex, leaving no stone unturned in terms of design and amenity. This is a unique opportunity for the incoming purchaser to capitalise on a multi-award-winning business in a region which continues to record strong growth in overnight visitation and spend, with the added benefit of minimal capex required for the foreseeable future”.

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