1235 Great Northern Highway

Upper Swan WA 6069

THE CHATEAU AND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
TENURE
Both the Chateau and Equestrian Centre assets are held on the same freehold Lot 72 on Certificate of Title Volume 2119 Folio 907
TOTAL LAND AREA
7.9211 hectares
ESTABLISHED
2000
Chateau Residence
Built in circa 2000 this French inspired chateau residence is a two storey masterpiece featuring intricate custom stone, wood and iron work, in keeping with the French theme reflecting a traditional elegance all comprising 15 rooms including the Brookleigh Health and Spa and two private apartments, being the Lakeside and Courtyard luxury self contained accommodation.
The adjoining European conservatory overlooks the naturally landscaped gardens and swimming pool and spa. The residence boasts three large living areas, a library, two full kitchens, butler s pantry and walk in cool room, one kitchenette, seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms.
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
The Equestrian Centre provides top class equestrian facilities in dressage, show jumping or eventing and described by Andrew Hoy, three times gold medallist for Australia, as The finest equestrian training centre in the southern hemisphere. It is an ideal breeder s stud or premium race horse agistment.
Major buildings include a stunning limestone indoor school with a full sized warm up outdoor school, as well as an elaborate stable I barn I conference centre /gymnasium, a central breezeway, office, kitchen plus toilet and shower facilities and tack rooms.
LOCATION
The property is contained within the Swan Valley, south of the intersection of Great Northern Highway and West Swan Road and immediately north of the Belvoir Valley Amphitheatre. The Upper Swan Primary School is located opposite the property on the east side of the Great Northern Highway.
The Swan Valley offers a variety of viticulture and tourism related uses including cellar doors, restaurants, boutique breweries, function centres, guest houses, together with tourism related enterprises and family activities. (See: www.swanvalley.com.au.) Other rural uses include horse agistment and horse training facilities.
Access to Perth is direct via either the Great Northern Highway or West Swan Road, which link directly through to Great Eastern Highway and Perth CBD. Heading directly West will land you on one of Perth s beautiful northern beaches within 30 minutes and heading east will take you through scenic hills, nature reserves and nearby National Parks (Walyunga and John Forrest).
The Swan Valley is a geographical area situated between the Swan and Helena Rivers confluence and Walyunga pool in the Darling Range. It occupies an area of 105 square kilometres and stretches some 16 kilometres from Guildford in the South to The Vines Country Club in the north and the Darling Range to the east.
The Swan Valley s rural nature is protected by the Swan Valley Protection Act of 1995 and is regarded as one of Western Australia s premier tourism regions, attracting an average of over 2 million visitors annually according to the Swan Valley Visitor Centre. There are plenty of attractions including the Margaret River Chocolate Co, Mondo s Nougat Factory, Feral, Mash and Duckstein breweries, House of Honey and Sticky Spoon Cafe, Paint ball and Lazer Skirmish centres, Caversham Wild life Park, Oasis Super Golf and Adventure Putt and The Vines Country Club and International Golf Course. New proposed attractions include a multi-million dollar water park development at the Maze in Bullsbrook and a new theme park in Caversham.
Situated only 16km from the Perth CBD, the area remains a renowned grape-growing region containing world-class wineries, restaurants and galleries. Some of the more internationally renowned vineyards include Sandalford, Houghtons and Oakover plus many other boutique establishments including the long established Little River Winery as well as Lancaster Wines, Sitella s, Olive Farm Wines and Windy Creek to name a few.
Accommodation venues are limited to The Vines Novotel Resort, The Rose and Crown Hotel, the Swan Valley Oasis Resort and the odd chalet and bed and breakfast outlets. Brookleigh is in the unique position of being home to arguably the highest standard of luxury accommodation in the Swan Valley as well as some of the best value accommodation in the region.
THE CHATEAU AND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
The substantial improvements located on this lot include a large two storey Chateau Residence with adjoining accommodation units, a detached separate gate house/reception which acts as reception and offices for all business within Brookleigh, an Olympic specification horse arena and associated barn/stables, round yard and sheds. A pump house serves to irrigate the property s various horse paddocks which all have paddock stables. Parking areas are located throughout the property.
Much of the property from the main driveway down to the Chateau and surrounds has been professionally landscaped by Roy Edge of All State Landscaping. He was the Foreman who oversaw the landscaping of the Burswood Resort and Casino (now Crown Casino Perth). He has applied his five star standards to establishing all the gardens on the property.
CHATEAU RESIDENCE
The main residence comprises:
Boutique 4.5 star luxury accommodation set in a stunning French inspired 7 bedroom 5 bathroom, limestone chateau, nestled in its own tranquil gardens.
There are 2 full kitchens, kitchenette, 3 large living rooms, a library, one large dining room, a 3 car garage and 3 covered car ports. The chateau is completed with a large European conservatory and a naturally landscaped 14m x 5m heated outdoor pool and separate heated spa.
A health spa operates within the chateau and caters for a solid base of local clients as well as accommodation and wedding guests. All treatments are offered from beauty therapy to remedial massage.
Health Retreat packages are a growing entity within the business which are being coordinated by the Health Spa Manager. These packages bring many of the services together, allowing guests to enjoy luxury accommodation while being pampered with spa treatments and dining on award winning cuisine.
These improvements have been built to a high standard of specification with finishes including a double glazed conservatory, Cyprus pine flooring, Italian marble flooring, air conditioning units, fully appointed kitchen with black marble bench tops, double fridge recess, hidden dishwasher, five burner gas stove, ornate timber saucepan rack over the jarrah island bench with sink, walk in cool room, mud room and laundry. On the first floor is the master suite which includes a large main bedroom with dome ceiling and adjoining dressing room, walk in robe and ensuite featuring raw marble tiling, acupressure spa bath, full height wall tiles, 5 head spa shower and granite bench tops to the vanity cupboards. The master suite is separated from the rest of the first floor by a bridge walkway with voids over the sitting and dining rooms. The main bathroom features a double vanity, separate shower and acupressure spa bath. Bedrooms two and three have a balcony area overlooking the pool and courtyard. Bedroom four faces west with raked ceilings. The accommodation units are well finished and provide additional facilities including spacious living rooms, kitchenettes, walk in robes and are serviced by split system air conditioning units.
A three car garage is provided and a large courtyard area is located on the northern side of the buildings.
Main Dwelling Building Area (Approximately)
Ground Floor 458 square metres
First Floor 200 square metres
Total 658 square metres
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE AND STABLES
One of the largest indoor arenas in the Southern Hemisphere with dimensions of 80m x 30m, which is ideal for all equestrian disciplines. It is used daily by Olympians and Para-Olympians of the Australian Equestrian team as well as professionals and amateurs alike. Because of its excellent acoustics it has also been used for large functions and concerts including a Telethon fundraiser with a full band and celebrity guests.
The large indoor horse arena comprises steel framed construction, with the roof cladding incorporating some translucent sheeting to allow for natural lighting. The arena is lit with mercury vapour lighting and there is a dado height Jarrah kickboard wall surrounding the perimeter of the arena. A limestone block and cedar grand stand (with wheelchair access) capable of seating up to 200 spectators is located to one side of the arena. The arena has a rolled and crushed limestone base, topped by a specialised surface designed for all equestrian disciplines and suited to other activities.
STABLE BUILDING AREA (Approximately)
Equestrian Centre 2400 square metres
Stable 360 square metres
Workshop 40 square metres
Round Yard 70 square metre
Total 2870 square metres
GATE HOUSE, OFFICE OR RESIDENCE
The Gatehouse acts as a central reception for the property and holds offices for all the businesses. It was built as a residence to compliment the chateau and has since been refurbished as a reception and administration building.
The building comprises a single level three bedroom, two bathroom limestone French provincial style cottage with a 2 car garage, set within its own cottage garden. The finish of this house is of a similar theme to the Chateau Residence and provides an open plan kitchen/dining area and sitting room. Other features include ornate recessed ceilings and security alarm system.
An L shaped verandah is attached at rear of this dwelling and there is a small pergola area located at the front.
Second Dwelling Building Area (Approximately)
Reception I Office Ground Floor 98 square metres
Garage 39 square metres
Verandah 9 square metres
Rear Patio I Verandah 37 square metres
Total 183 square metres
STABLES / CONFERENCE
Adjoining the equestrian arena is a barn style stable comprising stables, tack room, feed room, two toilets; a disabled toilet, wash bay and on the upper level a conference facility and fully equipped gymnasium. It is built in the same style and quality as the chateau. The building contains eight, 4m x 4m stables with walk in walk out yards constructed of brick ornamental iron and brass work, enclosed with cedar shutter doors. At one end of the stable block is a drive through loading area for a horse float.
Other improvements in this area include a post and rail round yard which has lighting and irrigation and is covered with a steel framed structure. Adjoining are the horse pens which are partly covered with a steel framed structure and roof. In addition to this there is a detached steel framed storage shed and machinery shed.
Other Improvements
Also contained within this lot is a beautifully landscaped lake which serves as an irrigation reservoir. Pasture paddocks are reticulated and fenced in white post and rail with hot wire. Each has a hardwood stable shelter with auto waterer fed from a 100,000 litre concrete tank located behind the machinery shed in the stable complex. The bitumen is in excellent condition and is well designed to provide maximum drainage and water recovery. All drains lead to the landscaped lake and stream where the water is recycled. Landscaped gardens surround main dwelling and the horse arena. Tree lined service roads provide access to all other areas of the property.
Horse paddocks are divided by jarrah post and rail fencing which is hot wired and we are advised there are some 8 kilometres of fencing on the property.
There are acres of formal gardens including a large rose garden surrounded by Norfolk Pines and centred with a sculptured bronze fountain. There is also a lake setting with meandering stream and large Koi pond complete with well development specimens. Private walled gardens surround the chateau. All are sold as reception venues, primarily for weddings.