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House for Sale in Pittsworth
'The Old Bank', Circa 1905
- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1 Car
The 'Old Bank' is a well known landmark in the main street of Pittsworth, a progressive Township with a growing population of over 5500, located within 35 minutes from Toowoomba City, 2 hrs to Brisbane and only 25 minutes to the Wellcamp Airport.
The historic and architecturally designed building, perched on 2 Titles, has a combined area of 1623 sq metres and has double street frontage . The iconic sandstone building was built in 1905 for the Union Bank and included a Managers Residence, the bank was in operation until 2003. This majestic building has been home to the current owners for the past 22 years.
The Victorian style building features a strong use of masonry, the bottom verandah features tall sash windows below arches whilst the upper balcony features lacework balustrade and french doors.
The original bank features high decorative timber ceilings and solid timber floorboards in a large impressive room on entry and has the original walk-in vault. The air conditioned Managers room has an open fireplace and a door to access a short hallway leading into the entry hallway of the stately residence.
The residence is one of its kind, with solid walls, soaring ceilings and a magnificent solid timber staircase winding its way to the upper two levels. There are five open fireplaces, french doors opening out onto the balcony, sash windows, a perfect hideaway under the stairwell for a cellar and the original bell to ring for the servant years gone by. There is also air conditioning and ceiling fans.
Downstairs:
- Side entrance and hallway
- A generous sized family lounge
- East facing dining room
- Kitchen equipped with solid timber cabinetry, gas cooking, cast iron pot belly, pantry room and an adjoining butlers kitchen
- Cloak room and a laundry room
- Separate toilet room
- Side balcony overlooking a private, paved large courtyard
2nd level:
• Has the enormous master bedroom featuring an open fire place and a feature arched window alcove
3rd level :
- A north facing balcony with uninterrupted views over the main street and beyond the township.
- 3 double bedrooms, 2 rooms have french doors opening onto the balcony and 1 bedroom has an open fireplace
- Dressing / utility room
- Bathroom plus a separate toilet room
Evans Street allows entry in the large securely fenced back yard where there is shade under the wonderful jacaranda trees and where the original stable, tack room and sulky shed stand proudly..
It's quite an amazing building located in a prime location which offers multiple opportunities for a new business or an Investor. The residence and office/showroom are each separate lockable premises allowing multiple tenancies. The separate title on Evans Street provides opportunity for further development.
Potentially:
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation
- A boarding house
- Cocktail venue
- Professional offices
- Retail
- Restaurant
- Large family residence
Rates: $6770.60 p/a
Water Infrastructure: 639.14 p/a
Zoning: Principal Centre
(administrative, business, community, cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail activities)
Pittsworth offers 2 primary schools, a secondary school, a bus servicing the Toowoomba Private schools and commuters. Shopping facilities include Woolworths, IGA, Mitre 10, Heritage Bank, 2 butcher shops, a variety of retail outlets and cafes including great coffee too. Sporting facilities include football and soccer fields, basketball centre, tennis courts, 50m public swimming pool, golf and bowls clubs, 2 gyms, McKinlays Nursery and so much more. The Womens and Mens shed welcome all interested new members to the district.
For more information, don't hesitate to contact Kathy Hohns on 0417 197 746
Available only by private inspection.
DISCLAIMER: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained about this property, it does not constitute any warranty or representation by the vendor or agent. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. All interested parties must solely rely on their own inspections, enquiries and searches with all relevant authorities.
1,623m² / 0.4 acres
1 carport space
5
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