Burnham Beeches

What Burnham Beeches does

Burnham Beeches is a heritage estate and prospective luxury hospitality operation located adjacent to Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia. The asset centres on a three-storey 1933 Art Deco Streamline Moderne mansion designed by Harry Norris for the Nicholas "Aspro" family, listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and vacant for approximately 39 years. In 2022 the property was acquired by the Trenerry Consortium (Victor Smorgon Group, Kanat Group, Trenerry Property), which is executing a $120 million redevelopment plan to create Australia's first Six Senses resort, a luxury wellness and sustainability brand within the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

The development plans 82 accommodation keys distributed across the restored mansion's three wings, the Hilltop Retreat (a two-bedroom cottage plus interconnecting one-bedroom suite), and premium non-permanent glamping. Core products comprise the Six Senses Resort and Spa (with a botanical wellness facility on the lower ground level), a Village Square dining precinct (The Hearth, The Barn, Steak House, The Baker, Brew House, Providore), the Nicholas Hall and Library Bar, a Pool House Complex with Earth Lab sustainability centre, and Six Senses Residences (private villa and apartment ownership). Construction commenced in October 2023 following Heritage Victoria and Yarra Ranges Council permit approvals, with staged completions culminating in a targeted opening of mid-2025 and full project completion anticipated by July 2026.

Revenue mechanics are planned across hotel accommodations, food and beverage, spa and wellness services, events and weddings, and luxury residential property sales. Target customer segments include high-net-worth luxury wellness travelers, corporate and wedding event clients, Melbourne day visitors accessing the Village Square and gardens, and luxury property investors purchasing Six Senses Residences. Distribution relies on the Six Senses and IHG global booking platforms for international guests, the dedicated burnhambeeches.com.au website and mailing list for direct acquisition, and physical access for day visitors. Woods Bagot serves as lead architect and Hamilton Marino Builders as construction manager, with Village Well conducting community engagement and Parks Victoria coordinating access to adjoining Alfred Nicholas Gardens.

Name

Burnham Beeches

Legal name

Burnham Beeches

Website

https://burnhambeeches.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burnham Beeches is a $120 million heritage estate redevelopment in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia, restoring a 1933 Art Deco mansion into a planned 82-key Six Senses luxury wellness resort under IHG, with mid-2025 opening targeted.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wilderness Luxury Resorts (THAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hot Springs & Nature Wellness Lodges (THAAAHAH)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hospitality
• Wellness and spa services
• Heritage hotel accommodation
• Fine dining restaurants
• Events and weddings venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke, Dandenong Ranges

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Luxury guest rooms and suites within the restored Art Deco mansion, including a two-bedroom cottage and interconnecting one-bedroom suite at Hilltop Retreat, plus premium glamping accommodation. Revenue from room bookings across 82 total accommodation keys.
2. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues including restaurant with outdoor seating, library bar, Village Square venues (The Hearth, The Barn, Steak House, The Baker, Brew House, Providore), and in-room dining. Revenue from food and beverage sales to hotel guests and day visitors.
3. Six Senses Spa and Wellness: Holistic wellness services including spa treatments, integrative medicine, longevity programs, hydro area, sauna, and relaxation spaces. Revenue from spa services, treatments, and wellness programs.
4. Events and Weddings: Event spaces including the Nicholas Hall, dining hall, and outdoor venues for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. Revenue from venue hire and event services.
5. Six Senses Residences: Long-term investment property opportunities offering resort lifestyle amenities with privacy of private villas or apartments. Immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide. Revenue from property sales or usage rights.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burnham Beeches is a heritage-listed Art Deco estate in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia, being restored and operated as a luxury wellness resort under the Six Senses brand. The property offers accommodations, fine dining, a wellness spa, and event spaces set within restored historic buildings and gardens.

Product overview

Burnham Beeches is a heritage estate development featuring a unified hospitality offering centered around the restored 1933 Art Deco mansion operated by Six Senses. The portfolio comprises the Six Senses Resort and Spa (core hotel with 43+ accommodations), Six Senses Spa (wellness facility), Six Senses Residences (ownership option), and supporting amenities including the Village Square dining complex, Hilltop Retreat accommodation, Earth Lab sustainability center, and glamping experience. The estate integrates the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, creating a holistic destination resort experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Luxury Accommodation Heritage-inspired guest rooms and suites within the restored Art Deco mansion and estate buildings, offered to luxury leisure travelers under the Six Senses hospitality standard.
• Fine Dining Restaurants On-site restaurants and bars offering elevated culinary experiences to hotel guests and day visitors, drawing on local and regional produce.
• Six Senses Wellness Spa Wellness and spa facility operated under the Six Senses brand, offering holistic wellness programs, treatments, and therapies to resort guests.
• Events and Weddings Venue Heritage estate spaces available for weddings, corporate retreats, and private events, with on-site catering and event planning services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projected to open mid-2025, creating Australia's first Six Senses resort and addressing under-supply of quality accommodation in the Dandenong Ranges
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Parks VictoriasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Parks Victoria manages the adjacent Alfred Nicholas Gardens. The development team is working with Parks Victoria to reinstate vehicle access arrangements and finalize usage criteria for the new car park entryway. The property is connected to Parks Victoria-managed lands via walking trails.
• Six SensescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Six Senses has been appointed as the global hospitality operator for Burnham Beeches, marking their first Australian property. The luxury wellness and sustainability brand will operate the hotel, spa, residences, and all hospitality venues. Six Senses operates 20 hotels and resorts in 17 countries with 34 properties in development, and is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.
• Woods BagotcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Global architecture firm Woods Bagot has been appointed as lead architect and interior designers for the restoration and redevelopment of Burnham Beeches. The firm brings generations of experience to heritage restoration projects and is recognized for understanding urban and regional context, ecological and social sustainability.
• Hamilton MarinocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Hamilton Marino Builders, established in 1975, has been appointed to manage the restoration and build of Burnham Beeches. The company is known for quality construction and has won a National Trust Heritage Award for their restoration work on The Continental Hotel in Sorrento. They bring repeat client relationships and expertise in heritage commercial projects.
• Village WellsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Village Well is Australia's first placemaking consultancy with 30 years of proven success in connecting people to place. They are curating and facilitating authentic community engagement for the Burnham Beeches development, leading a collaborative, place-led approach with the project team and providing recommendations guided by local community input.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Crown Towers Melbourne: Major luxury integrated resort in Melbourne. Competes for high-end leisure and corporate demand in the Victorian market and represents the broad incumbent alternative for premium accommodation, dining, and spa.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts: Parent group of Six Senses. Provides global distribution, loyalty (IHG One Rewards), and corporate booking infrastructure that materially shapes Burnham Beeches' commercial reach and is the key distribution counterpart to the operating partner.
• Park Hyatt Melbourne: Established luxury hotel competitor in the Melbourne catchment. Competes for the same HNW corporate and leisure travellers but in an urban setting, providing a benchmark for luxury ADR and brand expectations in Victoria.

Direct peers

• Jackalope Hotel: Boutique luxury hotel on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula targeting design-led, experience-driven travellers. Comparable ultra-luxury positioning, regional Victorian catchment, and small-key inventory model.
• The Continental Sorrento: Developed by the same Trenerry Consortium as a heritage luxury hotel in Victoria. Directly comparable on developer, heritage restoration playbook, and Victorian premium hospitality positioning.
• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: The global operator and brand partner for Burnham Beeches. Six Senses' portfolio of luxury wellness resorts (20 hotels in 17 countries) defines the operating model, brand standards, and pricing tier that Burnham Beeches will inherit as its first Australian property.
• Saffire Freycinet: Tasmania's flagship luxury lodge on Freycinet Peninsula. Comparable in wilderness destination luxury positioning, small suite inventory, and Australian HNW experiential travel segment.
• Southern Ocean Lodge: Iconic Australian luxury wilderness lodge on Kangaroo Island. Comparable remote-location ultra-luxury positioning, low key-count, nature-immersed experience, and HNW international leisure traveller target market.
• Halcyon House: Award-winning boutique luxury hotel in Northern NSW. Comparable in small-key inventory, design/heritage-driven positioning, regional destination model, and HNW experiential travel segment.
• Longitude 131°: Luxury wilderness lodge at Uluru. Comparable remote-location ultra-luxury positioning, nature and Indigenous heritage anchor, and reliance on inbound HNW experiential travellers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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