Paradise home for training Australia’s star race horses up for grabs
You’re hearing it straight from the horse’s mouth: a huge plot of land used for training world-famous racehorses is up for sale, valued at around $15 million.
Grand Parkview Stud is an equine facility at 78 Albert Road, Draper, owned and developed by Mark and Leah Timms.
Over their ten years with the property, the two sheltered stallions and mares used by renowned trainers such as Tony Gollan and Gai Waterhouse, and saw horses worth more than $1 million living on the property.
78 Albert Rd, Draper, a huge plot of land named ‘Grand Parkview Stud’.
Living in the huge house on the property could make you a neigh-bour to horses worth more than $1 million.
Cushman and Wakefield agent Morgan Ruig said the horses on the land were treated to stabling, facilities for breeding studs, training areas and water walkers, “where the horses effectively go swimming”.
“It’s got areas for shoeing and for feeding; it’s a complete set up,” he said. “It also neighbours a beautiful council parklands, and so they often take the horses for a ride over in those.”
Renowned Queensland trainer Tony Gollan, pictured with horse Cannonball and strapper Christine Duffy. Mr Gollan is one of several trainers who have kept their stallions on the site. Picture: Supplied by Christine Duffy.
Gai Waterhouse has also seen some of her award-winning horses living and training on the land. Picture: Luke Marsden.
Attached to the property is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, which the Timms family lived in.
With a long driveway and plenty of space, the house features a huge pool and party pavilion for large gatherings, as well as a wine room and cinema for indoor events.
“They’ve built a magnificent home,” Mr Ruig said. “Definitely an entertainer’s dream.”
Equine facilities include stabling, training areas, shoeing spaces and even a spot for the horses to go in the water.
While the horses are the mane event, the land also has development approval for a 12-lot luxury estate subdivision.
But it’s not only available as a spot for horses. The property has also been granted development approval for a 12-lot luxury estate subdivision, meaning potential buyers can turn it into premium housing within the Moreton Bay area.
“It lends itself to continue on as an equine facility, but at the same time it’s got that immediate development upside,” Mr Ruig said.
“If you were to subdivide it, the developments would be a huge success … Although it would be sad to see it carved up.”
The house on the land is a large entertainer’s home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The property’s agent said they had received inquiries from parties interested in dividing up the land, as well as keeping it as-is.
Mr Ruig said his team had received inquiries from both equestrian riders and developers on the property, and that it may go to someone who wants it both ways.
“Someone that would like to keep the equine side going for the short to medium term, but have room for a development down the track,” he said.
Currently valued at around $15 million, the property is for sale via expression of interest.
Inspections can be arranged upon introduction, with the campaign closing midday on April 17.