The Gladysdale eco-retreat where Force of Nature: The Dry 2 was filmed, about 85 minutes’ drive to Melbourne’s CBD, is for sale.
A luxury Yarra Valley eco-retreat where a movie starring Eric Bana, Deborra-Lee Furness and Richard Roxburgh was filmed has hit the market.
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 was shot at the 52.61ha property named Hazeldene that’s for sale with a $4.2m-$4.6m range.
The 2024 mystery thriller was a sequel to the hit flick The Dry, and was based on best-selling author Jane Harper’s award-winning novel Force of Nature.
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Actors Anna Torv, Jacqueline McKenzie, Tony Briggs and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor were also part of the movie’s cast.
The film’s plot followed Bana’s character, an Australian federal police officer, investigating a woman’s disappearance at a corporate retreat in the fictional Giralang Ranges.
Hazeldene, at 430-450 Hazeldene Rd, Gladysdale, was used as the lodge setting on the big screen.
Surrounded by native forest, parklands and landscaped gardens, the curved eight-bedroom building serves as a conference and events centre in addition to an accommodation venue.
Actor Eric Bana in a scene from the The Dry 2: Force of Nature.
The eco-retreat is set on a sprawling 52.61ha property, looking out to a lake and surrounded by forest, parkland and gardens.
The Dry 2 actors Robin McLeavy, Deborra-Lee Furness and Lucy Ansell pictured in Sydney. Picture: Jonathan Ng.
Nutrien Harcourts’ Robert Hill said there was also a heated pool and spa, sauna, tennis court,
helipad and walking trails.
“It’s really well set-up, the property overlooks the lake in a very private and secluded position,” Mr Hill said.
“You cannot see any neighbours, it’s tucked away and the resort itself is at the end of a long driveway – it’s very peaceful, surrounded by native woodland and it’s just an idyllic spot.”
He’s expecting a Melbourne-based buyer to snap up the site which could also be run as a wellness or yoga retreat, wedding venue or a private escape for a large or multi-generational family.
The heated pool and spa looks out to the surrounding greenery.
Hazeldene is a 30 minute drive to Healesville and 40 minutes to Coldstream and Lilydale.
Each of the eight bedrooms has its own ensuite, while the main hub includes two open-plan living and dining areas with fireplaces, a commercial kitchen and media room.
Hazeldene’s environmental credentials are enhanced by a solar water heating and solar photovoltaic system that converts sunlight into electricity, its 13.5kW battery backup, a 140,000 litre rainwater storage system, and an irrigation licence.
The commercial-style kitchen showcases timber bench tops and green splashbacks.
Richard Roxburgh portrayed a corporate chief executive named Daniel Bailey in Force of Nature: The Dry 2.
The property is close to wineries, restaurants and attractions including the Warburton rail trail and bike park, Mt Donna Buang and Mt Baw Baw.
“There’s a manager’s cottage too and there is a manager and his wife who look after the property, they’re keen to continue on,” Mr Hill said.
The eco-retreat’s furniture will be included in the sale which is being conducted via expressions of interest.
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