Mount Ashby Estate a 40 ha Southern Highlands property for sale by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency, includes main residence, separate cellar door restaurant and produce store, with DA approval for function centre and potential for 5 star accommodation.
Reminiscent of a grand European-inspired estate, ‘Mount Ashby Estate’ comprises a main residence, separate cellar door restaurant, and approximately 40 spectacular hectares of countryside in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The property has an approved DA for a 170 seat funtion centre and concept for a 5 star resort and hotel.
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Purchased by Chris Harvey and his wife Sally Beresford in 1999, the property has a long history, operating as an award-winning dairy farm for around 100 years, with many awards including for pasture, crop and fodder conservation.
Speaking to THE HOTEL CONVERSATION, Cameron McKillop said that although the property originally was zoned E3 Rural, this was upgraded to SP3 Tourism in 2019 to reflect its ideal location and continued use. "Only 6 other properties in the Wingecarribee Shire have been granted this zoning.
Image: Concept design for 5-star hotel. Source: The Agency
Following this, a DA was submitted and approved in September 2020 for a Function Centre with a 170-person capacity suitable for larger weddings, dinners and conventions, with the concept for a 60-room hotel, 30-cottage 5-star Country Resort cementing its potential as a renowned tourism destination for the Southern Highlands."
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Picturesque tree-lined driveways herald your arrival at the property, where the stunning stone constructed main house boasts four ensuited bedrooms, four bathrooms with heated floors, and palatial living spaces set across a magnificent single level floorplan.
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Within the Main House, cathedral ceilings crown the expansive dining room, while stately living rooms with fireplaces are located on either side of the grand entry hallway. At the heart of the home, the state-of-the-art kitchen, complete with walk in pantry and premium appliances, features sleek cabinetry and stone benches. There’s an oversized double garage that offers internal entry to the home, as well as plenty of additional parking for guests.
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Separately located in the position of the former dairy, the Mount Ashby Dining Room seats 40 people and spills out to a sun-bathed terrace seating over 60 people and overlooking the vineyards and surrounds.
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Constructed of rendered stone walls, and featuring French style slab floors, statement French fireplace, and windows overlooking the terrace and gardens, the restaurant benefits from a commercial kitchen and industrial wash area, office/storeroom and two toilets.
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The Produce Store presents a delightfully rustic aesthetic, situated within a 16m x 8.5m circa 1918 corrugated iron shed and featuring exposed ceiling trusses and chandeliers.
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Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on 30 November 2021.
To request a copy of the Information Memorandum please email either of The Agency marketing agents Cameron McKillop or Ben Olofsen via the contact form below.
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