Revealed: Grand plans to restore Studley Park House into boutique hotel
One of southwest Sydney’s heritage gems is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel, surrounded by apartment blocks and a picturesque golf course.
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One of southwest Sydney’s heritage gems is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel, surrounded by apartment blocks and a picturesque golf course as part of a bold multimillion-dollar proposal.
The iconic Studley Park House, located near Camden, would be reinvigorated under the grand plans of Peter Moran, managing director of Moran Group.
If approved, the 131-year-old historic treasure would be restored to the tune of $5.7 million and would feature five boutique guest rooms.
Stage one of the proposed project, expected to cost $42 million, would see the heritage homestead linked to a two-storey 46-room hotel featuring a pool, gym, dining area and function space.
Concept plans for a further four apartment buildings, standing up to 14m tall and housing 138 apartments, are also proposed for the 5.5ha site under the vision.
Planning documents say if the apartments weren’t constructed, it would take 32 years to cover the costs of restoring Studley Park House.
Peter Moran previously told the Chronicle he was motivated to breathe new life into the historic homestead.
“It’s a property which is very special to Camden,” Mr Moran said.
“The house is in desperate need of a use and we would like to see it happen sooner rather than later.
“The house has to be restored to a good standard and we are very good at doing that sort of thing.”
The project, proposed to be delivered in three stages, would also see Camden Golf Club’s pro shop demolished in order to deliver a new entry from the Lodges Rd and Sophia St roundabout.
The historic homestead was built as a private residence in 1888 and has been used as a school and military training facility. During the 1930s it was owned as a retreat for a Twentieth Century Fox senior executive.
Moran Group has also recently lodged plans for a multimillion-dollar seniors precinct in Spring Farm, and has an option agreement to purchase land neighbouring St John’s Anglican Church, Camden in order to develop a $30 million aged care facility.
The stage one plans will be assessed by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel.