Heritage charm: 5 iconic properties for sale in Australia right now
It’s a case of old bones, and new beginnings for this handpicked selection of historical properties on the market right now.
From long-ago post offices to banks, churches and manors, take care of your future with these golden-era finds with either thriving businesses or untapped potential.
Scroll through our top seven picks below, and then take a wider look among 500 commercial properties mentioning “heritage” for sale in Australia, and find one that’s right for you.
Bridge Street, Sydney – NSW
This heritage-listed commercial property, known as the Burns Philp Building, looks like something right out of a movie.
Designed by architects A. L. and G. McCredie, it was constructed between 1899 and 1900 by builders Mitchell and King.
With a sandstone exterior, arched openings and four-metre high ceilings, it’s a fine example of Federation Romanesque architecture – plus, it’s located right in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
247 Elizabeth Street, Hobart – Tasmania
Positioned on a prominent corner site in the heart of Hobart, this landmark heritage property occupies a generous 1338 square metre land parcel with a significant 5000 square metre multi-level building. Originally constructed circa 1890 as a purpose-built brewery, it’s open for reinvention for a 21st century purpose from residential, to a hotel or retail.
Vacant and available for sale by Private Treaty offers in excess of $4,950,000 plus GST, the site represents one of the more recognised buildings in Hobart.
132 Davey Street, Hobart – Tasmania
Hobart and Georgian architecture go hand-in-hand. ‘Talune’ is a prime example of this periodic style which originated in Europe and is currently up for sale.
The property provides 465 square metres of adaptable space, complemented by two beautifully restored outbuildings.
Currently tenanted, it presents immediate income with longer-term potential for professional offices, consulting rooms, boutique hospitality or residential adaptation. With off-street parking and close proximity to the Hobart CBD, this landmark property is asking over $2.45 million from its next custodian.
Gray Street, Hamilton – Victoria
For the first time since 1873, the former home of The Hamilton Spectator newspaper is being offered to market via an expressions-of-interest campaign.
Listing agents Southern Grampians Livestock & Real Estate say the landmark property is located in “Hamilton’s prestigious Paris end” and is surrounded by tree-lined streets, fine dining and the Hamilton and Napier clubs, “and lies just steps from the Post Office and Church Hill precinct”.
Established over 150 years ago, the property has a land area of 2619 square metres across four titles. There is on-site parking for up to 45 vehicles.
“Its versatility opens the door to a wide range of future uses, whether as a commercial headquarters, retail outlet, professional offices, an education and training facility, cultural or community hub, or boutique tourist accommodation, or a complete repositioning development opportunity (STCA),” the agency says.
Main Street, Lithgow – NSW
It’s not every day you get to snap up one of Lithgow’s most recognisable landmarks, but the former National Australia Bank building is now being offered to the market with vacant possession.
Located on Lithgow’s bustling Main Street, the three-story building boasts 24 meters of street frontage, dual pedestrian entry and a fenced rear yard perfect for off-street parking.
Listing agency Cabmon Property says the property “offers a rare opportunity for investors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and developers alike”.
“Whether you’re seeking professional rooms, boutique offices, a destination hospitality venue, or high-visibility retail premises, this grand old dame is ready to be reimagined for the next chapter of its life,” it says.
