All Saints Estate owners and siblings Eliza, Angela and Nicholas Brown have been renovating the Rutherglen property for more than a year.

Since they bought the property in May 2016 they have been quietly developing the estate into a centre for private events and luxury accommodation.

All Saints Estate winemaker Mr Brown said it had been a privilege to restore it.

“Mount Ophir Estate is truly a magical and unique property which we are now proud custodians of,” he said.

“We hope to share this property with others, so they can share the beauty and watch the transformation.” 

Mount Ophir Estate was established in 1891 and became the largest wine making facility in the Southern Hemisphere until the 1920s.

The property originally comprised more than 300 hectares, 35 open fermenters, six large barrel halls, a still house and a blacksmith.

All Saints Estate chief executive Eliza Brown said they were undertaking the restoration with attention to history while updating it with stylish interiors.

She said the property was available for bespoke events and could accommodate 24 on the estate.

“The Gatehouse – which sleeps eight – is now available for rental on Airbnb while the Winemakers Cottage has been available for about three months,” she said.

Five-star The Tower – which had three levels of living in the French provincial turret on the corner of the main building – would be available from December.

Ms Brown said Mount Ophir Estate had operated as an organic working farm for three decades.

She said shiraz, durif and muscat winegrapes would be harvested next year.

“We pruned them back hard last year and they’ll be up and running next vintage,” she said.

A 5-minute drive east of Rutherglen, Mount Ophir Estate was established by Eisemann and Gleeson as a farm and vineyard.

Prominent London business people and wine merchants, the Burgoyne family bought the property and developed it further by building a French provincial tower and a large wine making facility in 1903.

The property had 20 houses to accommodate the management and staff and its football and cricket teams dominated Rutherglen competitions.

The wine had the royal seal of England and was transported via steam ships to the mother country to satisfy the palate of British aristocracy.

The winery closed in 1955.

A private event open day will be held at Mount Ophir Estate on August 20. Bookings essential via Facebook.