Group education and conference centre in Southern Highlands hits the market

The opportunities are endless at 2261 Tugalong Road, Canyonleigh, where the Tugalong Education Centre provides an idyllic location for groups to gather, exercise and relax. 

The 40-hectare property is equipped to host large groups for overnight and longer-term stays, with 25 bedrooms across two accommodation blocks. Each bedroom has an en suite, making the location suitable for adults as well as education groups. 

The main accommodation block features a common area, kitchen, laundry and gas log fireplace, and both blocks are climate-controlled with reverse-cycle air-conditioning and double glazing throughout. 

A fully equipped kitchen and dining hall sit separately from the accommodation blocks. 

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Outside, a large barbecue area and swimming pool provide a relaxing space for guests to socialise at the end of a long day. For something more fast-paced, the indoor basketball court and gym or full-sized tennis court will keep everyone entertained.

The gymnasium building has a reception area, kitchen, office, bathroom, meeting room and multiple storerooms, further expanding its possible uses. 

It’s a rare offering on the property market and one that provides a considerable degree of flexibility when it comes to business or lifestyle potential. 

Listing agent Ben Olofsen of The Agency Southern Highlands said he could see church groups or school groups using the space for bonding or retreat sessions “given the nature of the infrastructure and the serene surrounds”. 

“It could also be a commercial enterprise offering getaways for a beautiful country surrounding,” Olofsen said. “It represents a great investment or commercial opportunity. It has unlimited potential.” 

Other uses for the property could include a conference centre, training academy, community support service or social enterprise. The property and infrastructure are in good condition, with little to no work required to be business- or move-in ready. 

Located halfway between Sydney and Canberra and 20 minutes from Moss Vale, about 25 per cent of the land on the property is clear, offering space for a number of leisure activities. 

“It’s a gorgeous natural setting, with walking tracks through the bushland and magnificent views through the escarpment to the Blue Mountains,” Olofsen said. 

Horse stables and a dam complete the rural picture – and for anyone looking for that tree change, a self-contained one-bedroom studio and an office are on-site, ideal for a hands-on owner, caretaker or site manager. 

“Alternatively, they could build another dwelling – a home – or just utilise the remaining 24 bedrooms,” Olofsen said.  

A machinery shed has a workshop and an office, while the property has a standalone generator, an aerated waste-water treatment system (AWTS) and 7500-litre bottled gas. 

The Tugalong Education Centre carries enough potential to bring a spark to the eye of any bright-eyed investor, entrepreneur or social group – and the anticipation of seeing what it becomes under new ownership is enough to excite onlookers.

The property has a price guide of around $3.5 million.