LAWD is pleased to present for sale Girragirra Retreat (the Property), an architecturally designed luxury home and accommodation with picturesque river frontage, offering contemporary green living, on the doorstep of Forbes in the renowned Central West region of New South Wales.
Girragirra Retreat comprises 20.23* hectares incorporating architecturally designed, sustainable, self-contained, detached pavilions, offering a genuine experience in contemporary green living. A unique offering that must be seen to be fully appreciated.
This includes 19* hectares of grassland suitable for grazing with an abundance of native birds and wildlife.
The two pavilions encompass solar passive designed principles (warm house/cool house), the design has delivered pavilions that are naturally warm in winter and cool in summer. The solar passive design is supported by a 10* kilowatt solar hydronic hot water and underfloor heating systems. The solar array produces around 24,000* kilowatts of energy per year.
The immaculately presented facilities have been constructed to allow for a multitude of uses including private secluded family home, blended dwelling and accommodation living (current operation), wildlife refuge, or luxury accommodation (up to eight guests) and as a function centre (subject to council approval (STCA)).
Nestled on the banks of the Lachlan River on the south-western fringe of Forbes in Central West New South Wales, providing a picturesque rural setting, with this in mind permaculture design principles have influenced all decisions during construction of the pavilions, gardens and the farm.
The extensive gardens offer 128* varieties of fruit, vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants grown organically.
Due to the unique offering Girragirra Retreat has won or been nominated for a variety of awards, including being a finalist in the Architecture and Design National Sustainability Awards 2024. Designed by multi-award-winning architect, Tone Wheeler. Other achievements include featuring in The Sydney Morning Herald (Traveler) as one of the six best NSW Boutique Country Stays (2022).
Various opportunities exist to provide additional accommodation (STCA) and/or new income streams, together with further leveraging of existing income streams. The property is located on two titles offering ownership and development flexibility.
Conveniently located to Forbes (four* linear kilometres), Parkes (35* linear kilometres), Cowra (82* linear kilometres), Orange (105* linear kilometres), Dubbo (140* linear kilometres), Bathurst (150 linear kilometres), Canberra (235* linear kilometres) and Sydney (305* linear kilometres)
For Sale by Expression of Interest closing 12pm (AEST) Thursday 1 May 2025.
Inspections are strictly by appointment only.
For further information on this exciting opportunity please contact the exclusive listing agents.
