With a long term lease in place, this iconic freehold property presents a rare opportunity to secure one of Margaret River’s most established and recognisable accommodation assets.
Successfully operating as a Bed and Breakfast for nearly 60 years, the property is positioned on a substantial 2,802m² landholding in a quiet street just a two-minute walk to the town centre, offering a proven investment with long-term potential.
Originally constructed in 1928 as a convent and chapel for the Anglican Sisters of the English Order of St Elizabeth of Hungary, the property retains its historical significance and architectural character. The original chapel has been thoughtfully renovated and remains a standout feature, incorporating original Gothic windows and the distinctive chapel door, contributing to the building’s enduring old-world charm.
Widely regarded as one of Margaret River’s most iconic B&Bs, the property successfully blends heritage architecture, established gardens and a highly walkable central location. Cafés, restaurants, bars and boutique shopping are all within easy strolling distance, while the region’s renowned wineries, beaches and natural attractions are only a short drive away.
The main guest house comprises 7 guest rooms, all with private en-suites, along with a large dining and breakfast room, commercial-style kitchen quarters, and a spacious main lounge featuring an open fireplace. A front porch and wrap-around veranda, framed by mature gardens, provide privacy and a peaceful atmosphere rarely found so close to town.
Complementing the main house is a separate caretaker’s cottage, offering two bedrooms, an office, a kitchen, an open-plan lounge and dining, a combined laundry and bathroom, and a master bedroom with an ensuite. This residence provides functional on-site living or potential supplementary accommodation. Currently the lessors are using for additional accommodation.
This property offers flexibility for future use, whether as a continued accommodation business, lifestyle holding, or potential redevelopment.
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a tightly held property with a secure income history, a large landholding in the Margaret River town centre, and great potential long-term upside.
Please contact Tim Beeson from The Agency Margaret River for more detailed information.
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This property at 5-7 Valley Road, Margaret River is a nine bedroom, nine bathroom house listed for sale by Tim Beeson at The Agency.
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The townsite of Margaret River is located in the south west agricultural area, 277 kilometres south southwest of Perth and 48 kilometres south southwest of Busselton. It is located on the Margaret River from which it derives its name. The precise origin of the naming of the river is not known, but it was possibly named by John Bussell in honour of Margaret Wyche, a friend in England who was expected to follow the Bussell's to Australia. The name is first shown on a map of the region published in 1839.
In 1910 the Margaret River Progress Association wrote to the Minister for Lands requesting a townsite be declared at "the Upper Margaret Bridge". The reason given was that "the district is likely to be dotted with public buildings several miles apart in the near future if a townsite is not made available shortly". The District Surveyor who inspected the area preferred an area near the lower bridge on Caves Road, but this land was not available. Lots were surveyed in 1912, and the Townsite of Margaret River gazetted in 1913. In 1918 the name of the townsite was changed to "Margaret", but it was changed back to Margaret River in 1927, due to local usage of the name always being Margaret River.