AndersonDrake, in conjunction with Spa Country Real Estate, is exceptionally proud to present the historic Old Butter Factory at 2 Railway Crescent, Daylesford - a truly rare commercial offering where heritage character, hospitality, production capability and destination appeal converge.
For a property of this significance, AndersonDrake is delighted to partner with an established local agency, combining specialist commercial property expertise with invaluable local market knowledge to represent one of Daylesford's most distinctive commercial opportunities.
Occupying an impressive 1,337 sqm approx. landholding and currently home to an established distillery and cellar-door operation, the property presents an extraordinary opportunity to secure a character-rich commercial asset within one of regional Victoria's most celebrated tourism destinations.
Historically known as Daylesford's Old Butter Factory, the building has been extensively transformed while preserving the authenticity of its industrial origins. Following its acquisition in 2007, approximately 2 years of renovations saw three previously separated sections opened and reconfigured to create the interconnected venue that exists today.
Behind its handsome red-brick façade lies a remarkable series of spaces defined by exposed brickwork, dramatic brick archways, substantial timber beams and warm timber joinery - delivering an atmosphere and sense of place that simply cannot be replicated by conventional commercial construction.
KEY PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS.
• Total Land Area: 1,337 sqm (approx.)
• Historic Old Butter Factory commercial holding
• Currently configured as an established distillery and cellar-door venue
• Expansive showroom, tasting and hospitality areas
• Exceptional exposed brick arches and substantial timber beams
• Multiple bar/counter and display areas
• Dedicated dining/function area
• Commercial preparation kitchen
• Dedicated distillery/production area
• Raised viewing/event platform
• Office positioned off the principal bar/showroom
• Additional upper-level office/staff accommodation with bathroom
• Mezzanine and under-mezzanine storage
• Private fenced courtyard and landscaped surrounds
• Male, female and accessible amenities
• Heating and cooling to key areas
• Three-phase power
• Solar panel system
• New roof
• Two warehouse/distillery access doors
• Concrete ramp facilitating deliveries and movement of larger items
• Established lawns, mature trees and garden areas
• Practical hardstand/service areas
• Proximity to the Daylesford Sunday Market and historic railway precinct
• Ideally positioned to capitalise on Daylesford's renowned tourism and weekend visitor economy
• Industrial 1 Zone
• Available for immediate occupation
A DESTINATION DESIGNED TO BE EXPERIENCED.
At the heart of the property is an expansive showroom, tasting and hospitality environment incorporating established point-of-sale, display and entertainment areas, bar/counter facilities and adjoining storage.
Generous proportions and interconnected spaces provide flexibility for cellar-door retailing, tastings, product launches and visitor experiences, while a substantial separate dining/function area provides an impressive setting for private events, group tastings, workshops and intimate gatherings.
Supporting the hospitality areas is a dedicated commercial preparation kitchen, providing valuable back-of-house functionality and an efficient connection between food preparation, service and function spaces.
Central to the property's current operation is the dedicated distillery and production area, complemented by a raised viewing platform overlooking the production space - an engaging feature capable of supporting guided experiences, demonstrations, workshops or exclusive events.
COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONALITY BEHIND THE CHARACTER.
Importantly, the property's remarkable presentation is underpinned by the practical infrastructure required of a substantial commercial operation.
An office conveniently positioned off the principal bar/showroom provides an administrative base, while the upper level incorporates further office/staff accommodation and its own bathroom facilities.
Multiple storage areas, including mezzanine and under-mezzanine storage, provide valuable separation between customer-facing and operational requirements.
The premises is further supported by three-phase power, solar panels, a new roof, heating and cooling to key areas, male and female amenities and accessible facilities.
Operational access is equally considered, with two warehouse/distillery access doors and concrete ramp access facilitating deliveries and movement of larger goods and equipment. The vendor documentation additionally identifies an external sliding door to the distillery and accessible ramp provisions.
1,337 SQM APPROX. OF LAND - AN IMPRESSIVE SETTING.
The substantial landholding is an integral part of the property's appeal.
Broad lawns, mature established trees, manicured hedging and landscaped gardens create an impressive arrival and distinguish the property from conventional commercially zoned premises.
A private fenced courtyard extends the hospitality potential outdoors, while raised garden beds provide an attractive opportunity for herbs, botanicals or produce complementary to a food-and-beverage concept.
Practical hardstand and service areas complete the site, creating an effective balance between customer presentation and day-to-day commercial functionality.
CAPITALISE ON THE DAYLESFORD EXPERIENCE.
Few regional Victorian destinations possess the recognition and enduring visitor appeal of Daylesford.
Synonymous with weekend escapes, boutique accommodation, food and wine, wellness, artisan produce and destination hospitality, Daylesford provides an exceptional environment for businesses built around experience, provenance and place.
2 Railway Crescent is particularly well positioned to capitalise on this established visitor economy, located in close proximity to the Daylesford Sunday Market and historic railway precinct, with the vendor also identifying Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and other established township attractions within walking distance.
For an owner-occupier seeking to create a cellar door, boutique distillery, brewery, artisan food and beverage operation, providore, hospitality venue, destination retail concept, event space or experiential tourism offering, the property provides an exceptional foundation from which to do so, subject to relevant statutory approvals and the requirements of the Industrial 1 Zone.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY. AN EXTRAORDINARY NEXT CHAPTER.
Properties of this character, scale and versatility rarely become available.
Whether continuing the property's established connection with distilling and artisan production or introducing an entirely new concept, 2 Railway Crescent offers the opportunity to acquire a memorable commercial holding with genuine destination potential in the heart of the Daylesford visitor economy.
AndersonDrake, in conjunction with Spa Country Real Estate, is proud to bring together commercial property expertise and local market knowledge to present this phenomenal Daylesford holding to the market.
NOW ACCEPTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST.
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