HISTORICAL LANDMARK - "COMMERCIAL HOTEL"
The "Commercial Hotel" was built 1916-1917, designed by Will Haenke and opened on the 29th September 1917. Renowned for its iconic long stumps, this was a popular venue for many patrons over the years and only ceased operating as a licensed venue a few years ago.
The property is heritage protected under the Ipswich City Council Schedule 2 for Character Properties and is offered to the market as a freehold sale in an as-is, where-is condition.
Please Note:- Notices issued on the property as follows:-
Ipswich City Council letter 8th June, 2022 - Show Cause - property unfit for occupation in current condition.
Court order dated 18th September, 2023 - Requirement for repairs to the building, structural inspections and surveys
Ipswich City Council letter to vendor 11th October, 2023 - copy of court order and legal obligations
(Information Memorandum and above correspondence available upon request)
Excellent location on an 809m2* with 2 street frontage, adjacent to the Aspire Apartments and only across the road from the Ipswich City Mall currently completing major development. Offering a great northern outlook over scenic Timothy Molony Oval with majestic St Mary's Catholic Church and Riverlink Shopping Centre in the background.
- Zoned PC - CBD Primary Commercial
- Good exposure with high volumes of passing traffic
- 2 levels - each approximately 300m2
- Downstairs area consists of public bar, cold rooms, separate toilets, a common lounge area, rear kitchen and 4 rooms for accommodation
- Upstairs includes 13 rooms for accommodation, many with hand basins and 3 with veranda access, separate toilets, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, wide hallway, side veranda area and grand staircase access from ground level
- Rare opportunity to purchase a slice of Ipswich history
- Walk to the Ipswich City Mall with all it has to offer, electric rail, public transport and Riverlink Shopping Centre via the scenic bridge walk across the Bremer River
