February 9, 2014
Just four months after re-opening in a flurry of publicity, the historic Wondai Hotel is back on the market.
Owners Jessica and Michael Beohm made the surprise announcement in a media release today.
“There has come a time in this journey where work commitments have had to become a priority and our direction and focus due to family and personal interests have come to the forefront,” Michael said in the statement.
“The Wondai Hotel freehold and business is for sale.
“We would love a buyer to take on this building and continue to develop this hotel as a signature establishment.
“Jessica and I would love to stay involved and help the new owner create this hotel as Chloe’s, the community and the region’s number one asset, bringing family and friends together.
“To support the continued growth of the building and increasing customer visitation, the building and business will be sold for $395,000 which includes most fixtures, fittings and furniture.”
Potential buyers should contact Dave Bjorklund at Wondai Real Estate on (07) 4168-5888 for more information.
Michael, Jessica (who is the senior dentist at Kingaroy Hospital) and her mother Eleanor Bellgrove purchased the hotel in 2012.
After extensive renovations, mostly done by the family themselves, the hotel reopened last October.
The same month, the couple announced they would be selling locally produced wine under their YOLO (“You Only Live Once”) label.
In December, they unveiled a larger-than-life version of Young & Jackson’s iconic painting of Chloe.
As recently as a fortnight ago, Michael – whose leave from Education Queensland finishes later this year – was hard at work refurbishing the upstairs accommodation.
Michael is vice-president of the South Burnett Tourism Association.
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