A landmark North-West Sydney commercial estate has hit the market, offering investors and business owners the chance to secure a substantial operational asset with scale, infrastructure, income and long-term upside.
Located at 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, the former Fairfax Rural Press facility is being offered for sale by Cutcliffe Properties via Expressions of Interest. The property spans approximately 10.5 hectares and includes around 12,880 sqm of total building area, combining executive office accommodation, major industrial facilities, secure hardstand, extensive parking and future landbank potential.
Purpose-built as the headquarters and operational base for Fairfax Rural Press, the estate is one of the Hawkesbury region’s most distinctive commercial offerings. Its combination of corporate presentation, industrial capability and strategic landholding scale gives it broad appeal to occupiers, investors and long-term landbank buyers.
A site with a significant media legacy
Beyond its scale and infrastructure, the property carries a history that few commercial assets can claim.
Purpose-built as the headquarters and operational base for Fairfax Rural Press, the estate formed part of one of Australia’s most influential media networks. For decades, Rural Press played a major role in regional publishing, connecting communities across Australia through newspapers, print production and local journalism.
That legacy gives 159 Bells Line of Road a distinction beyond its physical improvements. This is not simply an office and industrial facility; it is a former media headquarters with a recognised corporate history, purpose-built for administration, production and large-scale operations.
A ready-made headquarters estate
At the front of the estate is an expansive 3,578 sqm administration building, originally opened in 1985. Designed in a colonial-style format, the building features a formal landscaped entry, verandahs, courtyards, open-plan office areas, meeting rooms, executive boardroom, dining facilities, breakout spaces and extensive staff amenity.
The property also provides approximately 180 onsite car spaces, with scope to expand, along with recreational facilities, a swimming pool and caretaker’s cottage.
Industrial scale with holding income
Behind the headquarters accommodation sits a substantial former printing and operational facility, offering approximately 9,302 sqm of industrial space. The facility includes large warehouse and shed areas, significant power capacity, multiple access and loading points, secure hardstand, storage capability and flexible internal layouts.
The industrial component is currently leased, generating approximately $450,000 per annum plus GST, with the lease running until 30 April 2030, providing a holding income profile for investors.
Landbank appeal in a growth corridor
The estate’s 10.5-hectare landholding is central to its appeal. With extensive frontage to Bells Line of Road, secure gated access and proximity to Richmond Town Centre, Penrith CBD and Rouse Hill, the property is well positioned within the growing North-West Sydney corridor.
Its location near proposed and ongoing infrastructure investment, including the new North Richmond Bridge project, further strengthens its relevance as a major commercial, industrial or project-based operational base.
Broad appeal to occupiers and investors
The property could suit a wide range of users, including infrastructure groups, construction and civil firms, logistics operators, government contractors, education and training providers, corporate occupiers or investors seeking scale with future flexibility.
An additional opportunity exists to acquire the neighbouring “Hillcrest” property at 219 Bells Line of Road, comprising approximately 19.6 hectares, allowing purchasers to create an even larger strategic landholding.
Cutcliffe Properties Director Paul Cutcliffe said the estate represented a rare opportunity to secure multiple value drivers in one landmark asset.
“This is a landmark North-West Sydney estate; a rare offering that delivers corporate presence, industrial scale, holding income and long-term strategic value all within a single asset,” Mr Cutcliffe said.
Cutcliffe Properties Licensed Real Estate Agent Lisa Harris said opportunities of this calibre were exceptionally scarce within the Hawkesbury region.
“Opportunities to secure an established headquarters estate with industrial scale and substantial landholding are extraordinarily rare, particularly within a major growth corridor like the Hawkesbury,” Ms Harris said.
Expressions of Interest
159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond is being offered for sale via Expressions of Interest, closing Friday 12 June 2026 at 3:00pm, unless sold prior.
For further information or to arrange a private inspection, contact Lisa Harris or Paul Cutcliffe of Cutcliffe Properties.
View the property listing: https://www.developmentready.com.au/properties/159-bells-line-of-road-north-richmond-nsw-2754-255441
Lisa Harris: 0438 018 508
Paul Cutcliffe: 0414 878 858
