BUY WORLD’S TOP SPA

A GLOBALLY recognised wellness retreat where A-list celebrities and ordinary people come together to meditate and share organic lunches is up for sale.

Founded by fitness entrepreneur Tony de Leede and part-owned by actor Hugh Jackman, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Tallebudgera Valley is Australia’s largest ecotourism wellness retreat and spa and was last year named best luxury eco spa at the World Luxury Spa Awards.

The 33-room Spa Sanctuary is surrounded by nature for a guaranteed serene experience and there are a further 18 treatment rooms dotted throughout the 165.5ha site.

Other facilities include a three-bedroom owner’s residence, tennis courts, an amphitheatre, equine facility, organic vegetable gardens and walking tracks.

A weekend stay at the eco retreat starts from $1230 for a single in its Heritage accommodation, rising to $1530 for the Orchard suites.

Mr De Leede, who has owned the property for nearly 20 years and is the majority stakeholder, says the time has come for him to enjoy the retreat as a guest.

Mr De Leede, who founded Fitness First gyms, spends a lot of time in his Bondi apartment, which he bought in 2020 for $6.15m.

Karen Wales, who alongside Gus Moors, Steven King and Guy Wells of Colliers is marketing Gwinganna, said the retreat had been highly profitable for more than 15 years and offered an incoming owner substantial potential as it capitalised on the growth in global wellness trends.

More than $5m has been invested in the property in the past five years but there is scope to expand.

The property has garnered global attention in its first week of marketing, with expressions of interest closing on March 3 at 2pm.

Mr Jackman’s share will be part of the sale, along with any other stakeholder shares.