Bathurst's Blackdown Farm passed in on $3 million vendor bid
Blackdown Farm, the Bathurst rural escape of artist Tim Storrier and his wife Janet, didn't sell at its recent auction being passed in on a $3 million vendor bid.
Set on 56 hectares, the seven-bedroom homestead comes with tennis court, pool, dressage arena, stables, along with a recently constructed artist's studio.
Blackdown cost $2.5 million in 2008 when bought from the haircare product pioneer Anton Starling, who had sought more than $3.5 million.
The Storrier's have reportedly spent more than $1.5 million on renovations and improvements. The estate remains listed through Meares and Associates and the Professionals Bathurst.
There were $4 million price hopes when initially listed last year.
The couple - who are going to base themselves at Bowral in the Southern Highlands - recently sold their Double Bay abode for $3.95 million through the LJ Hooker Double Bay agent Alain Waitsman.
In November last year, the Storrier’s purchased Hopewood House – a Southern Highlands mansion owned by Fairfax Media director Michael Anderson and his wife, Susie – for around $6 million on delayed settlement terms.
