Phone Enquiry ID: 44478
You could own this unique 1891, heritage listed 3 story sandstone Country Manor House that whilst being more
common in Europe, is rare to find in Australia.
Expressions of interest and offers are being sought for the opportunity to privately own the freehold of this stately country manor house as a home or investment. The opportunity doesn’t come around that often here in Queensland to secure a piece of never to be replaced history.
You would have a home others dream about, with a built in turn key full or part time ‘lifestyle’ business included.
The ‘Abbey’ as she is known, has enjoyed a continued renovation over the past 5 years and boast 50 rooms including 14 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, Chapel, function rooms, function toilet area, commercial kitchen, lounge rooms, 5 staircases, a grand piano & tennis court on over 10,000 square meters with lawns, gazebos, gardens, 2 x 20,000 liter water tanks, new fences, ample parking and room to land a helicopter if needed.
There is also a large un-renovated area upstairs for the next lucky owner to fashion and shape its future in the direction they want and make their mark in the history of this unique building.
Being on Queensland’s Southern Downs in Warwick, just under 2 hours drive or 45 minute helicopter ride from Brisbane between Toowoomba & Stanthorpe she is a real country rural acreage getaway.
Some of the buildings claim to fame includes:
Designed by the same architect as the Breakfast Creek Hotel,
Stain glass from the Munich Royal Bavarian Art Institute for Stained Glass who also made glass for the Vatican
Statue was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, who designed the Statue of Liberty
Wunderlich pressed metal ceilings featuring fleur-di-lis and Greek cross motifs
Currently insured at $8m, the building would be a financially in-viable if attempts were made to construct her today. insurance for replacement.
Owners would look at renting back at $3,800/week for up to 6 months and trading a small portion of the purchase price for property on Gold Coast.