A secluded life awaits the new owners of this private property set against an idyllic Margaret River backdrop.
After running La Foret Enchantee as a luxury escape for the past 27 years, the owners are selling up, which means this property could be yours - for the reduced sum of $2,495,000 (it was originally listed for more than $4 million).
"When you arrive, there is the turning circle out the front - so it's great for weddings," said Stocker Preston Dunsborough director Louis De Chiera. "It's also got the helipad, so people can fly into the property. It's the ultimate luxury retreat."
Conjuring images of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, the grand French iron entrance of the property entices guests into the 3.5 hectare estate. On the sprawling site are two villas, la Cabine and il Palazzo and one manager's residence, Mezziere.
Built as a family retreat in the 1970s, la Cabine was renovated over the years, with care taken to retain its original vibe and purpose. The additional buildings were completed by the current owners.
A three-hour journey from Perth, the property is nestled in the Margaret River wine region, with 200 metres of river frontage, and is a five minute drive to the beach.
The area is set to receive an influx of visitors thanks to the introduction of domestic flights from Melbourne and Sydney to the nearby Busselton-Margaret River Regional Airport by the end of next year.
Mr De Chiera said the airport upgrade meant the property was a great business opportunity.
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"It's going to be a game changer for the region - it's really going to open up opportunities for the tourism industry," he said.
The buyer will likely be someone who wants to run a business and live on site, or buy the property as a family holiday compound, he said. The current owners run it at low occupancy with higher rent, but you could flip that scenario.
"For someone looking from a business point of view, you could really ramp that side of things up if you wanted to," he said. "It offers a unique bush setting but also a lot of different opportunities."
