Funeral home in the liveliest part of Newtown hits the market
Located on one of the busiest streets in Newtown is 164-166 King Street – a funeral home seeking new life.
This two‑storey commercial/retail building is currently a WN Bull Funerals home and chapel. The firm of funeral directors was established in 1892 in the heart of Newtown, and this building has since acted as a venue for planning, arrangement and services. The business is relocating, which has resulted in its sale.
Spread across a generous 406-square-metre parcel and offering 429 square metres of internal space, the building boasts a commanding double frontage on King Street and rear laneway access. It includes one dedicated car space and sees about 35,000 vehicles pass by daily, making it a golden offering for businesses seeking high traffic. With its mixed‑use E1 Local Centre zoning, the possibilities for what the space could be are numerous.
The historic building blends early art deco and Victorian architecture, featuring wall sconces, decorative arches and classic stained‑glass windows.
Addison Hunter, associate director, metropolitan sales at Stanton Hillier Parker, says the prime location and possibilities for redevelopment have been the main motivators for enquiries thus far in the selling campaign.
“It’s an incredible property in the heart of King Street with a rich history,” he says.
“We have been fortunate enough to be tasked with divesting this asset for our vendors who will be relocating, making the building available. We’ve had a very strong level of enquiry from a large scope of buyers, all with different ideas for the site. The double frontage, rear lane access and prime location have been driving the enquiry.”
Expressions of interest close on July 31.
