VAL d’ ARGENT NT WARMBLO BLOOD OD HORSE E STUD
This Magnificent Property is Known as Val d’Argent Val d’Argent was developed with passion, knowledge and a desire to develop a state-of- the-art facility for warmblood horses; to create champions. Val d’Argent maintains an environment that attracts the best staff, managers, care-takers and an environment that can produce the best results for its warmblood horses. The concept of Val d’Argent , and the development of this property, located in a specifically designated vineyard/tourist area within the lower Hunter Valley, commenced in 1992. The Val d’Argent is one of the premier equestrian properties in Australia; managing, caring for and developing warmblood horses.
INTRODUCTION Val d’Argent is located at: 283 - 306 Wilderness Road Rothbury NSW 2320 Investment Highlights Val d’Argent Warmblood Horse Stud has been developed since 1992 and completed in early 2008, and as such presents in “spectacular" condition. The property is a total of 72 acres and consists of This opportunity enables the buyer to purchase this numerous buildings including the main house and horse stud and operate its facility for personal the spectacular state-of-the-art horse sports arena; enthusiastic endeavors or a combination of both all impeccably presented. With the benefit of now personal and business purpose investment which can mature landscaping, Val d’Argent Horse Stud has become an magnificent advantage to an astute investor. never looked better. This property is without doubt the premier luxury horse Value Creation Opportunity stud facility in the NSW Hunter Valley region. The Estate The Val d’Argent Warmblood Horse Stud Estate delivers a tranquil environment for horse breeding with consists of 7 structures that are all specifically gardens of Bottlebrush, Peppercorn, Paloma and Willow designed for the development, caring and breeding trees, manicured lawns which surround the main of warmblood horses. buildings and the outdoor pool and entertaining area. Gateway Location Due to the enormous amount of infrastructure, Val d’Argent Estate enjoys a prominent location at the equipment and machinery, this facility can be re- gateway to the Hunter Valley region within the township established into a world class successful business, of Rothbury. Rothbury, and the surrounding towns, offer being an active horse breeding program, agistment lifestyle, business opportunities, entertainment, and or training facility. collectable antiques and artworks, and provides ease of access to all the highlights of this locality. This luxury estate provides the opportunity for the passionate investor to obtain the immediate benefit of securing this purpose built warmblood horse stud that has been developing at this location for 20 years.
THE LOCATION Val d’Argent enjoys spectacular views of the Broken Back Range (looking west). It is a highly developed equestrian property incorporating many European ideas adapted to Australian conditions. Val d’Argent is an easy 2.0 - 2.5 hour drive from Sydney CBD via the F3 Freeway and is located in the Lower Hunter Valley. Val d’Argent is perfectly located near major entertainment venues such as Bimbadgen and Hope Estate wineries, and enjoys the close proximity to the Golden Door Spa and Sauna complex at the nearby Cypress Lakes Resort. Val d’Argent is central to many delightful vineyards, gardens and golf courses. Access to the property via Branxton Road is a tar sealed road. Access via Wilderness Road, which is approximately 6 kms, is a new sealed road. Internal roads on the property consist of gravel and some concrete roadways. An automatic electric access gate is located at the main entrance. The property is located 6 kms from the exit of the F3 freeway extension (under construction) and should reduce travel time to Sydney by 10 – 15 minutes. The area is continually being upgraded with significant works being performed to cater for the wineries, golf courses, tourist destinations and significant farms and estates.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Key Components Business Horse stud breeding program, agistment and training facility Club House 140sqm Facility Designed and built to European specifications Indoor Arena Indoor riding area of 1200sqm completed in 2004 Location- Hunter 2.0 - 2.5 hour drive from Sydney CBD via the F3 Freeway, located in the Lower Hunter Valley Main Farm Residence 4 bedroom ranch style, 360sqm, renovated in 2006 Pool area and adjoining pergola completed in 2008 Outdoor Riding Arena 1600sqm Paddock Shelters 20; constructed of concrete panels, metal work and concrete floors Quarantine Val d’Argent is licenced for quarantine for export horses since 1992 Regional investments Horse studs, wineries, gardens, golf courses, entertainment facilities and tourist attractions that are directed at local and international patrons Stable Complex 12 Box stable complex with adjoining buildings totaling approx. 900sqm; Staff Manager, Assistant and 1 part time Assistant Statistics 1 st warmblood stud in Australia to export frozen semen to New Zealand Horses purchased through Val d’Argent stud have sold for Australian record prices Val d’Argent has produced an Australian Dressage Grand Prix Champion and International and Olympic competitors Total Site Area 72 acres (29.13 hectares) Total no. of titles 3, consisting of; Val d’Argent ; 41 acres (16.59 hectares), Adjoining 5 acres (2 hectares) and Meadowview 26 acres (10.5 hectares) Transporter Isuzu Horse Truck, fully enclosed 5 horse carrier and accommodation Water Licence 40 mega litres from the Hunter Valley Irrigation District Works Shed 72sqm
THE BREEDING PROGRAM A number of horses that have been produced through Val d’Argent have competed and won 9 Australian Dressage Championships and competed internationally including the Olympics. A number of offspring sired by its stallions have been exported internationally. The reputation of Val d’Argent has been established for many years with the highest price paid for an Australian produced dressage horse. Imported Stallions such as Argentille Gullit, Argentille Ilkay, Argentille Grenadier, Argentille Biathlon and Argentille Picasso are just some of the horses that have been utilised throughout the successful prestigious set up of Val d’Argent . Horses, such as Argentille Ilkay, represent one of the best dressage sires in Australia . Ilkay and offspring produced by the stud are as a result of the environment in which they have lived, trained, and were cared for and managed by the Val d’Argent Centre. Val d’Argent has produced amazing horses who have attracted amazing riders and trainers such as Silva Martin (Stigler), Herbertus Schmidt (Germany) Karl Hester (United Kingdom) and Erik Rophia (New Zealand). The Stud managers have been associated with the Committee’s of the NSW Equestrian Federation, the Australian Hanoverian Horse Society and as National President of the Australian Warmblood Horse Association, initiating a restructure elevating administrative control to a Federal as opposed to a State level.
THE STABLE COMPLEX The 12 box stable complex with various adjoining buildings totals approximately 900sqm and includes: - 4 large stallion/mare and foal boxes - 8 mare boxes - Wash bay - Tie up bay - Fluted roof allowing for ventilation - Bulk feed shed with motorised roller door - Grooms room and adjoining shower/laundry and toilet - Staff room including kitchen - Feed/tack room - Rug/sewing/repair room - Wheelbarrow room - 22,000 litre water tank capable of being topped up from the round yard - 2 bio cycle systems; one for horse waste and one for human waste - 100sqm 2 bedroom apartment – air conditioned - Double garage - Office
INDOOR ARENA This building comprises: Indoor riding surface of 1200sqm – with sprinkler system for watering. Club House This internal building (air conditioned) is approximately 140sqm including a balcony viewing area into the indoor arena from a mezzanine level. This room includes a fully fitted out kitchen and bedroom with adjoining ensuite. Other Indoor Arena appointments include: - Large staff room including under stair storage - Commercial sized laundry and tack room - 1 Stallion box, 1 horse box and 2 tie-up horse boxes - Down stairs toilet/shower - 2 wall mounted pull out clothes lines - 2 wash bays with hot and cold water serviced by both creek and fresh water - 2 x 37,000 litre fresh water rain tanks - 1 x 37,000 litre creek water storage tank - 60 metre long ventilation ‘cut - out’ of 1 metre wide on both western and eastern side walls of indoor arena
TRAINING & INFRASTRUCURE Undercover Round Yard: - Fluted roof allowing for ventilation - Horse crush and foal pen together with power supply - 18 metre diameter round yard including rubber lining and rider safety rail ‘cut - away’ Outdoor Riding Arena: - 1600sqm riding surface watered by automatic sprinklers Works Shed: - 72sqm - 2 x roller door accesses (1 motorised) - 37sqm Open bay storage - Adjoining wood shed Paddock Shelters: - 11 x 13sqm paddock shelters constructed of concrete panels, metal work and concrete floors - 9 x 26sqm paddock shelters constructed of concrete panels, metal work and concrete floors - 2 x 3.6m long paddock shelter feeders constructed of concrete panels, metal work and concrete floors Irrigation Pump House - Back up water supply to creek water pump - Paddock Irrigation Pump Hay Shed -Hay storage bay - 2000 bales approx. -Machinery storage area -Horse truck bay
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