THE St Andrews Beach Brewery is on the market, with agents calling it a “significant coastal land-banking” opportunity and say they expect interest from throughout Australia.
The former horse training centre once owned by the Freeman brothers is on 37.2 hectares and includes a wholesale business as well as restaurant and bar.
The property is being offered for sale and expressions of interest are being sought by J L L Hotels and Hospitality’s Will Connolly, Peter Harper and Lachlan Persley.
Formerly known as Markdel, the Fingal property was redefined in 2017 to create a hospitality venue and on-site brewery.
It features a beer garden and private dining areas converted from stables that once housed some of Australia’s horse racing legends, plus additional function areas.
It has a 25-hectolitre brewery along with on-site manufacturing including canning and storage, and the former racetrack is now a 6000-tree apple orchard for producing cider.
Connolly said he expected interest in the property from individuals and private syndicates to national hospitality operators and beverage brands.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 12 September 2023
