The Imperial Hotel & Blue Mountains Motel Historic Investment Opportunity
1-17 Station Street, Mount Victoria, NSW 2786
Property Overview:
1. Imperial Hotel (1-15 Station Street)
Land Area: 3,434m | Zoning: Mixed-Use
Existing Features:
28 guestrooms, 12 with ensuite
Foyer lounge, office, commercial kitchen, dining room, ballroom, public bar, lounge and gaming room
Set on a corner block of approximately 3,434m
Currently under a restoration order
2. Development Site (17 Station Street)
Land Area: 4,039.5m | DA-Approved Plans:
39-room boutique hotel across lower ground, ground, and first floors (1,618m GFA).
Compliant parking (28 spaces), landscaped gardens (52.3% coverage), and heritage-sensitive design.
Flexible configurations: Villas, suites, and communal spaces.
Key Features:
Prime location in the Blue Mountains tourist region, just two hours from Sydney CBD
Anticipated demand for accommodation with the upcoming completion of Badgerys Creek International Airport
Flexible purchase options owners are open to selling the two lots separately
Development Potential:
DA-approved plans for a boutique 60-room hotel on the Imperial Hotel site
Blue Mountains Motel site approved for a 39-room redevelopment
Strong market fundamentals with high occupancy rates and growing tourist demand
Market Opportunity
**Tourism Demand:**
Blue Mountains attracts 979,187 annual overnight stays (2022), with 73.1% occupancy and rising ADR ($295/night).
Post-COVID recovery: International visitors expected to surge with the 2026 Western Sydney Airport opening.
Valuation Upside: Projected cap rate growth from 7% to 9%.
Core Advantages
1. Unmatched Location:
- 2-minute walk to Mount Victoria Station; direct access to Great Western Highway.
- Surrounded by attractions: Victoria Mountain Museum, Scenic World, and UNESCO-listed wilderness.
2. Approved DA: Fast-track development with pre-approved plans by Tony Leung Architects.
3. Scarcity: Limited competing developments within a 20km radius.
4. Heritage Value: Restore a landmark hotel with timeless appeal.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Blue Mountains history with future growth potential. Enquire today to explore the possibilities.
The size of Mount Victoria is approximately 16.5 square kilometres. There are 14 parks, covering nearly 22.5% of the total area. The population of Mount Victoria in 2016 was 1016 people. By 2021 the population was 945 showing a population decline of 7.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mount Victoria is 60-69 years. Households in Mount Victoria are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mount Victoria work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 81.20% of the homes in Mount Victoria were owner-occupied compared with 76.20% in 2016.
Mount Victoria has 930 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mount Victoria have seen a 23.05% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 55.35% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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