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Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA. Supplied.
THERE’S a huge push for locally grown and manufactured goods in the wake of COVID-19, and this property gives you the perfect opportunity to be the proud owner of an internationally renowned SA winery.
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Stonehaven Winery, at 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, has hit the market, offering a savvy investor the chance to own a 68.55ha business, established vineyards and all the trademarks and brands associated with the property.
On the market through Colliers International’s Agribusiness’s Tim Altschwager and Nick Dean, the property is the largest winery in the Padthaway region and features 36ha of merlot, verdelho, cabernet sauvignon and viognier vines.
“It is distinguished by its strategic location servicing the Limestone Coast zone, including other famous wine regions, such as Coonawarra, and its striking presence overlooking the Riddoch Highway,” Mr Altschwager says.
“Stonehaven Winery is a modern, well equipped facility capable of crushing 12,000 tonnes and features 10.7 million litres of stainless steel tank storage.
Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA
“The winery is supported by an architecturally-designed cellar door/function facility, an administration complex and a manager’s residence.
“The barrel store is temperature controlled with a capacity of over 10,000 barrels.”
The winery has a proud history of producing quality wines and was awarded the International Winery of the Year in 2001.
“Stonehaven Winery was commissioned in 1998 by Constellation Brands, the world’s largest wine company at the time,” Mr Altschwager says.
The winery is currently leased, with that contract expiring in June 2021. Mr Altschwager says the current tenant would consider an extension.
Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA
As well as the vines and winery infrastructure the property also features a 10.5 ha woodlot.
“There have been a few come on the market in recent times, but something of this standard in a highly recognised red wine producing region – it’s a very good asset,” Mr Altschwager says.
“It will attract a broad target market because it could be an existing vigneron who has a lot of vineyards and wants to go up the supply chain and process fruit for their own brand and market that way.
“It’s quite a large processing facility and it could also process fruit to go into the export market, so it’s a really good asset for that.
“As it is leased, investors look at buying in – it lends itself to quite a few different types of buyers.”
Stonehaven Winery, 7089 Riddoch Highway, Padthaway, SA
Mr Altschwager says the vineyard’s location is an enormous drawcard.
“It’s pretty close to Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and some really high profile good quality regions and the access to fruit is quite good, and it’s also not too far from the Riverland as well, so if someone wanted to pull fruit from other regions, they can too,” he says.
Stonehaven Winery is for sale by expressions of interest, closing Friday 18 September.
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Roosters star Jake Friend wants to be cashed up in time for the bargains he believes will be on the market next year. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images)
Sensing there will be a few bargains to be had next year, Roosters star Jake Friend has put his Randwick apartment with panoramic city skyline views up for sale.
The stylish two-bedder with two-bathrooms and double garage at 12/105 Frenchmans Road — which also has Centennial Park views — has a $1.5m price guide for a September 16 auction with LJ Hooker Double Bay’s David Malouf.
“I thought rather than increasing our debt, I’d rather have money to play with because there could be opportunities next year,” Friend, 30, told the Wentworth Courier in an exclusive interview.
“Because of the virus and people having to survive on Jobkeeper, if that does stop, people may have to sell.
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The living room opens to a covered veranda with an in-built barbecue.
A highlight is the city skyline view.
“It’s hard to tell, but for myself I prefer to be in less debt and have money to work with.”
CoreLogic records show Friend bought the apartment for $1.32m three years ago.
He and his fiance, Jenna Kallin, lived there for the first 18 months and then did a major renovation.
A few smart minor structural changes were ingenious.
They created a loft study or reading room, by adding a wall along the side of a stairwell.
And they improved the master suite by creating a walk-through wardrobe leading to the ensuite.
“And basically we updated everything,” Friend said.
The apartment has been extensively renovated since Friend bought it for $1.32m three years ago.
It now boasts up-to-the-minute luxury finishes.
“This was our first project, now it’s time to move onto the next one.”
The couple currently own and reside in Drummoyne — renting out the apartment for $1050 a week recently CoreLogic shows — but they’re now contemplating their next property move, possibly a house or a semi.
“We’re not sure yet,” Friend said. “We’ll see what we get for this, and there’s a bit of work to be done at Drummoyne so we’ll possibly do something there.
“But the goal is to get some money in the bank and see if any opportunities come up in the near future.”
Both bedrooms also open to a balcony.
There are two marble bathrooms.
Friend also owns the Randwick cafe High St Society, with two others: Underbelly actor Les Hill and mate Dave Martin, who also owns another eatery, Coogee Courtyard.
In April, there were reports indicating he was worried he may have to let some of the eight staff go because of the pandemic.
“It’s now ticking along nicely,” Friend said. “We’ve actually done pretty well, being across from the hospital during this period with plenty of nurses and doctors coming to visit.”
His contract with the NRL premiers runs out this year, but he’s confident of re-signing with them in the near future. “I’m hoping to over the next month,” Friend said.
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Interior designer Anna Spiro has put her Birkdale house on the market with agent Sarah Hackett of Place Estate Agents. Photographer: Liam Kidston.
INTERIOR designer Anna Spiro has sold her Stradbroke Island beach pad in a surprise deal that even includes the cutlery.
The two-level home in Dickson Way, Point Lookout, was not even on the market when a local couple from Brisbane made an offer.
Inside the home interior designer Anna Spiro has just sold on Stradbroke Island. Picture: Tim Salisbury.
“I wasn’t really thinking of selling, but I was thinking of buying a new property over there with a view, as mine had no view,” Ms Spiro said.
“I called (a real estate agent) and within five days she had sold it, with everything.
The front of the home interior designer Anna Spiro has just sold on Stradbroke Island. Picture: Dolphin Real Estate Instagram.
“It was all a bit of a whirlwind and really did take me by surprise, but I am really excited about the new property I’ve purchased, which will be a fun new project for me.”
Ms Spiro plans to renovate her new property on the island, which will be a “bit different” to her signature bold and brave designs.
Think “more minimalistic, but still very cool and interesting” — if she can restrain herself, that is.
The Point Lookout Surf Club, sitting on the outcrop of South Gorge and Main Beach on Stradbroke Island. Photo: Kara Rosenlund.
Olivia Cole of Dolphin Real Estate, who found the buyer for Ms Spiro’s property, said she was still receiving enquiries about the three-bedroom home, which was within metres of Home Beach and Adder Rock.
“Anna mentioned casually to me that she might consider selling and within two days, I had six groups of buyers through and it was under contract within three days,” Ms Cole said.
Anna Spiro has put her Birkdale house on the market with agent Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba. Photographer: Liam Kidston.
“There was a huge amount of interest in it. I mean, who wouldn’t want an Anna Spiro house?!
“It sold fully furnished, right down to the cutlery, and was decorated to within an inch of its life.”
Records show Ms Spiro bought the property for $635,000 in 2004.
The acclaimed designer has also just put her bayside family home of 10 years on the market.
Birkdale House at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale, is for sale.
The 1800s heritage property at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale, is open to top offers by 4pm on September 15 through Sarah Hackett of Place – Bulimba.
And if you happen to be a fan of the designer’s work, the offer comes with the chance to buy the house with part, or all, of the furniture included.
Ms Spiro, who designed boutique B&B Halcyon House, and Brisbane wine bars Mr Percival’s and Arc Dining, is known for blending bold colours with layers of textured materials, accented by signature pieces and her eclectic style is evident throughout the home’s interiors.
One of the bedrooms in the home Anna Spiro is selling at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale.
Yet aside from dressing up the home’s interiors, giving the house a coat of paint and replacing the roof after it blew off in very bad storm, the house is in its original condition and
maintains all its heritage features, which Ms Spiro said made it special and rare.
She said she fell in love with the house after stumbling across it by accident.
“I was lost and I ended up on Roger Street when I spotted the house. I was only young but I was just blown away by it,” she said.
Anna Spiro’s house is for sale with the option of buying part, or all, of the furniture.
“Ten years later I returned to the area and I saw it was for sale. That is when I knew I had to have it. It was fate.”
The laundry in the house at 27 Roger St, Birkdale.
The family homestead sits at the heart of a 2,213 sqm block at the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens.
Original heritage features, including decorative breezeways, VJ walls, timber floors, casement windows, tiled mosaics, picture rails and lofty ceilings. have endured almost two centuries.
One of the bathrooms in the house at 27 Roger Street, Birkdale.
The property’s five bedrooms are split between the main residence and the guesthouse and walls of glass, French doors and louvred windows allow cool coastal breezes from the Bay to waft through.
Large wraparound verandas extend the indoor living spaces outside and run beside the home’s luxurious swimming pool.
Every nook of the house is perfectly styled in Anna Spiro’s signature fashion.
Ms Spiro said living at Birkdale House was like living in the country, despite the property being less than a 30-minute drive from the centre of Brisbane city.
There is even a chicken coop and the potential to start a vegetable garden for those who like the idea of living The Good Life.
This bedroom is a strong example of Anna Spiro’s flair for mixing bold colours with prints and textured fabrics.
Ms Hackett said the home was so impressive, it would take more than one inspection to fully appreciate the attention to detail.
“It’s just so much to take in because it’s a sensory overload,” Mrs Hackett said.
“You couldn’t capture it in one inspection, there’s that much beauty going on, and it starts from the moment you enter.
“I can’t wait to go back as an agent just because I couldn’t take it all in, and I’ve seen a lot of properties.”
The pool at Birkdale House.
Mrs Hackett said the property would most likely suit empty nesters or young families.
“But it doesn’t matter what age you are, her design is timeless,” she said.
Mrs Hackett said the gardens were just as important as the house.
“The home is all on one level and because its lowset, it’s really connected to the lawn space and everyone’s wanting lawn space these days,” she said.
The house has a wraparound veranda.
“I think gardens are really having a comeback now, particularly with what we’ve gone through. People are spending more quality time outdoors and (a garden) really completes the home.”
The property’s location on Brisbane’s bayside was also appealing because of the increase in working remotely since the advent of COVID-19, Mrs Hackett said.
The cottage sits on a large, 2213 sqm block.
Birkdale House is minutes from Waterloo Bay, leafy parklands and local shops. Birkdale train station is also near by. The property falls within Birkdale State School and Wellington Point State High School catchment areas, and is a short drive from Redlands College, Saint Mary MacKillop Primary School and Ormiston College.
Inside Anna Spiro’s house, which is for sale in Birkdale.
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