Historic Ingleby estate sold for more than $3 million

Ingleby estate, one of Victoria’s most iconic rural properties, has been sold for more than $3 million after a successful Expressions of Interest campaign.

Located in Winchelsea, the elegant Italianate style bluestone mansion and its 100 acres of fertile land attracted significant interest from prospective buyers, with multiple inspections and expressions of interest.

The sale was managed by CBRE’s Matt Childs and James Auty, who expressed their excitement for the future of the property.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of this campaign,” said Mr Childs. “The level of enquiry was exceptionally strong, which speaks volumes about the significance of Ingleby as a heritage property, as well as the appeal of its location so close to Melbourne and Geelong.

“We had multiple expressions of interest and were delighted to see so many inspections take place. We’d like to sincerely thank the vendor for their cooperation throughout the sale process. It’s been a privilege to represent such a distinguished estate. The successful purchasers are deeply passionate about restoring Ingleby to its former glory, and we can’t wait to see what they do with this grand residence.”

Mr Auty noted, “It’s not every day that a property like Ingleby comes to market, and the interest we received was a testament to its unique place in Victoria’s rural history. The successful buyers have both the experience and determination to return this incredible estate to its original splendour. We’re truly excited for the next chapter in Ingleby’s long and proud history.”

Mr Childs said the purchasers, whose vision for Ingleby includes restoring the mansion and re-establishing a botanic-like garden, have expressed their enthusiasm for revitalising this piece of rural heritage.

“With their passion and commitment to maintaining the estate’s historical integrity, we are confident that the future of Ingleby is in excellent hands,” said Mr Childs. “It will be exciting to see the property transform and continue to play an important role in the Winchelsea region for generations to come.”