Rare ACT commercial offering: Historic Tharwa General Store listed after 100 years
Unlike many historic towns, Tharwa’s charm lies in having simply remained a village.
Rather than leveraging its status as the ACT’s oldest official settlement to draw tourists, it stays authentically true to its quiet roots and its tiny, tight-knit population.
Situated just 30 kilometres south of Canberra, the hamlet’s local general store, which has been in the same family for more than 100 years, is now looking for a new owner.
Mark Nicholls of Raine & Horne Commercial says this presents a “rare and highly compelling” opportunity.
“The Tharwa General Store is a long-standing village landmark that has served the local community for generations,” he says. “This weatherboard property sits on a substantial 2216-square-metre commercial landholding with character, history and future potential upside.”
A Crown lease purpose clause permits use, including as a general store, museum, arts and crafts shop, or cafe.
Nicholls says the opportunity might suit an owner with a vision for a lifestyle business in a rural setting.
“They could certainly leverage the property’s character and history to create a unique foundation,” he says.
Beyond the site boundaries, the property benefits from its central village position, adjacent to the Tharwa Community Hall and Tennis Court.
