6 commercial properties for a complete lifestyle change
These six properties allow the new owners to have a much needed tree or sea change.

These 6 commercial properties mix business with pleasure

For a growing cohort of commercial buyers, the appeal of property ownership is no longer just about profit, but also lifestyle appeal.

Across the country, there are properties that allow owners to live on site in exceptional locations from vineyards and eco-retreats to surf lodges, rural resorts and landmark tourism destinations while also running a profitable business.

These six listings are currently on the market, enticing buyers to make a tree or sea change in 2026.

Capel Vale Wines, Capel, WA

Set among the rolling vineyards of Western Australia’s Geographe wine region, Capel Vale Wines is one of the state’s most established and awarded wine businesses. Founded in 1974, the family-owned estate spans almost 10 hectares and combines a large-scale winery operation with a cellar door, function facilities and picturesque vineyard surrounds.

The property includes more than 6 hectares of planted vines producing varieties including Malbec, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Merlot, while the winery itself has the capacity to crush up to 2,500 tonnes and store three million litres of wine.

The estate has become well known for its elegant cool-climate wines, landscaped grounds and hospitality offering, with the venue also hosting weddings, tastings and private events. While there is no official residence on site, the property is vast enough to add a small dwelling for owner occupiers who want to live amongst the vines.

Nanga Oceanfront Development Opportunity, Shark Bay, WA

An incredible 544-hectare coastal property with 4.5 kilometres of untouched beach frontage has been listed in picturesque Shark Bay.

This freehold land parcel at the gateway to the Shark Bay World Heritage Area beckons visionary operators who would like to live on the doorstep of some of the state’s most iconic coastlines and are keen to create an eco-tourism or resort experience.

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Bondilla Alpine Estate, Snowy Mountains, NSW

Bondilla offers a once-in-a-generation (last offered in 1969) chance to own a vast 751-hectare alpine estate primed for eco-tourism and lifestyle hospitality development.

Here, the everyday backdrop is made up of mountain peaks, wildlife corridors, and sprawling bushland, located next to popular alpine resort Thredbo, allowing the new owners to not only capitalise on offerings for visitors, but make alpine activities part of their everyday life.

SeaChange Parks, Lake Conjola, NSW

SeaChange Parks Lake Conjola is a recently refurbished holiday park offering a blend of lifestyle appeal and tourism investment potential in one of the region’s most popular coastal destinations. Located about three hours from both Sydney and Canberra, the 94-site park includes cabins, camping and caravan sites, semi-permanent accommodation and shared guest facilities surrounded by bushland and waterways.

The property has undergone extensive upgrades in recent years, including refreshed cabins, new infrastructure and a new reception area, while also carrying approval for up to 40 additional cabins on undeveloped land.

Good Hope Resort, Yass, NSW

Good Hope Resort has been offered to the market for the first time in its history and features a sprawling 56 hectares of stunning land beside Lake Burrinjuck in Yass.

The business is already generating significant tourism income and allows the new owners to move in straight away with cabins and modern homesteads established on site.

Noorilim Park, Arcadia, VIC

Set in Victoria’s renowned thoroughbred heartland near Nagambie, Noorilim Park is a sprawling 460-acre equine estate combining luxury country living with elite horse breeding infrastructure. The property has built a reputation as one of the state’s premier thoroughbred operations, producing multiple stakes winners and yearlings that have sold for more than $1 million.

At the centre of the estate is a modern five-bedroom homestead completed in 2020, complemented by extensive equine facilities including multiple barns, horse walkers, staff accommodation and more than 1.5 kilometres of Goulburn River frontage.