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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 numerous buildings including the main house and the spectacular state-of-the-art horse sports arena; all impeccably presented. With the benefit of now mature landscaping, Val d’Argent Horse Stud has never looked better. Value Creation Opportunity The Val d’Argent Warmblood Horse Stud Estate consists of 7 structures that are all specifically designed for the development, caring and breeding

• f warmblood horses.

Due to the enormous amount of infrastructure, equipment and machinery, this facility can be re- established into a world class successful business, being an active horse breeding program, agistment and or training facility. This luxury estate provides the opportunity for the passionate investor to obtain the immediate benefit

• f securing this purpose built warmblood horse stud

that has been developing at this location for 20 years. This opportunity enables the buyer to purchase this horse stud and operate its facility for personal enthusiastic endeavors or a combination of both personal and business purpose investment which can become an magnificent advantage to an astute investor. This property is without doubt the premier luxury horse stud facility in the NSW Hunter Valley region. The Estate delivers a tranquil environment for horse breeding with gardens of Bottlebrush, Peppercorn, Paloma and Willow trees, manicured lawns which surround the main buildings and the outdoor pool and entertaining area. Gateway Location Val d’Argent Estate enjoys a prominent location at the gateway to the Hunter Valley region within the township

• f Rothbury. Rothbury, and the surrounding towns, offer

lifestyle, business opportunities, entertainment, collectable antiques and artworks, and provides ease of access to all the highlights of this locality.

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

• f 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 1st 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
• f 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

MAIN FARM RESIDENCE

The Main Farm Residence includes:

• Renovated 4 bedroom 360sqm ranch style homestead , with approximately 250sqm being

internal space.

• 2 wood fires and air-conditioning.
• Adjoining pergola/swimming pool (11 metres) area partially covered by shade sail.
• The pergola includes a kitchen sink, cupboard, bar fridge, hot water service and BBQ.
• The pergola side walls have ‘track fed’ roll up ‘clear’ window protectors.
• The salt water swimming pool is solar heated with external flood lights.
• 2 x 30,000 litre water tanks servicing the house located under the pergola.
• The house is serviced by a bio-cycle waste disposal system.
• Main bedroom ensuite and separate bathroom.

This is a very comfortable, easy to live in, homestead. To the vast majority of horse people, expansive residences are not always as imperative as state-of-the-art horse facilities. Prestige lies in the quality of the facility, infrastructure and the performance of the horses.

MEADOWVIEW PADDOCKS & HOMESTEAD

The Meadowview is 26 acres (10.5 hectare) dedicated to the Val d’Argent property. It includes a recently renovated, ranch style farm house comprising:

• 5 bedrooms,
• 2 bathrooms including main bedroom ensuite
• Lounge room
• Family room and kitchen area
• Open fire place
• Air conditioned
• Large laundry
• Double garage with storage area
• 2 x 22,000 litre rain water tanks

The front of the property has a dam serviced by water pumped to it from Val d’Argent’s main dam. The water is subsequently reticulated via taps throughout the property. This property is divided into 2 large paddocks and 1 smaller paddock. 2 of the paddocks have dams with the 3rd serviced by an automatic water feed trough.

Meadowview Main House 41 Acres

WATER RETICULATION

Water runoff is collected from each of the 7 main buildings. In addition there is a 22,000 litre creek water ‘header’ tank located adjacent to the main residence into which creek water is pumped and subsequently reticulated around the property (stock and domestic purposes). The property has an allocation of 40 mega litres of water annually from the Hunter Valley Irrigation district deposited into the main dam from which it can be pumped for irrigation

• purposes. The creek water is accessed via a power/water line ‘right of way’ from the

adjoining property ‘Meadowview’ and pumps to the main house ‘header’ tank from where it is reticulated to each of 14 small horse yards, most of which also have fixed stand irrigation. There is a domestic lawn watering system in the immediate surrounds of the main homestead. The main property’s 3 large paddocks, and 3 smaller paddocks, have travelling irrigation ‘take-off’. Another paddock, known as the Oats Paddock, is capable of being irrigated by the travelling irrigator whilst located on the boundary line of the second paddock. Two of the ‘larger’ paddocks are serviced by dams capable of being ‘topped up’ by creek water. The ‘header’ tank located adjacent the main residence also acts as a ‘feeder tank’ to a second creek water tank located next to the indoor arena. This second tank services hundreds of shrubs/trees, which have been planted throughout the property, where they are individually watered. The irrigation pump house, located in the third paddock adjoining the main dam, includes a back up pump system capable of servicing the 2 creek water storage tanks in the event

• f a failure with the creek water pump.

INVESTMENT OVERVIEW

The investment opportunity at Val d’Argent Warmblood Horse Stud is the state-of-the- art facility that has been designed to European specifications, all located in the developing area of the Hunter Valley, which is an easy 2.0 - 2.5 hours drive from Sydney NSW. The retail value of the Val d’Argent Warmblood Horse Stud is extremely difficult to quantify because of the past investments that have been conducted by the Vendor over a period of 20 years. The investment into the property, with infrastructure, equipment and machinery, could be considered at an estimated gross value of in excess $9m. The most probable purchaser should be an investor that has a considerable understanding

• f the time that is required to develop a world class horse stud. This high net worth

individual will be able to develop their passion in and around the horse industry and its affiliated associations. We estimate that the subject estate should achieve considerable attention from the astute investor with Expressions of Interest being invited. This facility, being recognised as a premier horse stud, has been duplicated by other horse stud developments costing in excess of $15m. Offers should be benchmarked against other state-of-the-art horse studs that have been developed by wealthy individuals.

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