St Albans, NSW (1hr 40mins from Sydney CBD)   Photo gallery

18 shares on offer

If you live close to Sydney and love the equestrian lifestyle, Bandusia Retreat offers a rare opportunity.

Bandusia   is a luxury, lodge-style property that is currently being run as an upmarket guesthouse by its owners Drew and Kerrie Mitchell. The Mitchells want to property share Bandusia, creating a co-operative of shareholders who will own the property in a unit trust.

Equestrian facilities

The property is set on 48 acres and features five horse paddocks with day shelters.   The property includes   400m of river frontage to the MacDonald River.

Six quality riding horses, suitable for all standards of rider, will be available for shareholders use and saddles, tack and all other horse requirements will form part of the resort’s facilities.

Other horses can be agisted on adjoining land by arrangement. A round yard and sand arena will be constructed on the formation of the trust.

The MacDonald Valley is a popular spot for horse riding with the St Albans Endurance Ride (which passes  through the historic St Albans Common) a regular event. The MacDonald Valley Pony Club meets on a monthly basis just 400m up the road from Bandusia.

Other facilities 

Inground pool with sauna, and covered cabana for outdoor entertaining.

Spa Deck: outdoor hot spa tub with valley views.

Fishing :  Bandusia has a private river frontage (well stocked with perch and bass) with rods, reels and lures available for shareholders use.

Kayaking: three 2-person kayaks, paddles and safety gear available for shareholders’ use.

Shareholders usage

Shareholders will have access to at least one weekend a month (two weekends in some months) on a rostered rotational basis.   Midweek usage will also be allocated, including school holidays, on a rotational basis. (The initial school holiday allocation will be drawn by ballot.)

Accommodation

Accommodation comprises five two-bedroom family suites with bathrooms and small kitchens, plus a luxury spa room with ensuite, 2-person spa bath and kitchen facility (suitable for a couple only).

The property is fully found with A-grade hotel furnishings, linen, crockery, cutlery, pool towels, dressing gowns, A/V equipment, grounds maintenance and outdoor furnishings.

Day lounge

Shareholders are welcome to visit Bandusia at any time on a day basis with a spacious day lounge   available for your convenience.

Other common facilities include a snooker room, lounge room, sun room and deck area with tables for alfresco dining.

Nearby facilities

The property is a few minutes’ drive from St Albans, one of Australia’s earliest settlements and the site of the historic 1834 pub, the Settlers Arms Inn.  There are two restaurants in the village that come highly recommended. The property is surrounded on the east side by the sandstone ridges of the Yengo National Park. The rear of the property features abundant native trees, hiking trails and towering sandstone ridges.

The property is located within a rural preservation area that does not allow any subdivision – ensuring the continuation of a unique bushland and farm environment.

Inquiries to admin@clubpropertyshare.com or 0404 466 253