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Retirement operator Torrens Living acquires Chapel Hill winery estate
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- Torrens Living, part of Torrens Health, has acquired the 20.84ha Chapel Hill Estate in McLaren Vale; the purchase price was not disclosed.
- The estate includes about 13.69ha of established vineyards, an 1865 ironstone chapel, a cellar door, guest accommodation and event spaces.
- Wine production will continue, with a winemaker to be engaged to use the existing facilities; Chapel Hill production had already moved to Dorrien Estate in the Barossa Valley.
- Torrens Living is considering day programs for older Australians, including wine blending, gardening, art classes and social recreation.
- The business operates six retirement villages across metropolitan Adelaide and intends to support tourism, employment and events in McLaren Vale.
Summary
Torrens Living, part of Adelaide's Torrens Health, has bought the 20.84ha Chapel Hill Estate in McLaren Vale from Endeavour Group for an undisclosed price.
The property includes about 13.69ha of vineyards, an 1865 ironstone chapel, a cellar door, guest accommodation and event facilities. Torrens Living plans to keep wine production going by engaging a winemaker, and it is considering day programs for seniors covering wine blending, gardening, art and social activities. The company also says it intends to support local tourism, employment and events, and Torrens Health's wider portfolio includes an NDIS division.