This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
ARTIST David Bromley and his wife, fashion designer Yuge Bromley have acquired the Old Castlemaine Gaol in Victoria’s central highlands, and intend to convert the historic site into an arts precinct.
The Gaol was built in 1861 and was active for more than 1990s. Most recently, it has been run as a café and tourism site since being bought by three local families in 2012.
“When we first stepped foot on the grounds of the gaol and turned back towards the sublime view of Castlemaine we felt a great sense that it had the strength of presence to house something very iconic and not seen before in the Central Highlands of Victoria,” Yuge Bromley said.
They are currently looking at creating a sculptural and installation-based arts site.
“We hope people will experience a reinterpretation of the gaol’s architecture. While it was designed to make the original inhabitants feel insignificant, we want visitors to feel uplifted through the art,” Bromley said.
Colliers International negotiated the deal on behalf of owners Gary McClure, Don Culvenor and Trevor Butcher. It has been managed by Calum and Gayle McClure, and the Bromleys will take over the site from the beginning of October.
Australian Property Journal
