82 Broadway, Dunolly

House

CIRCA 1857 BENDIGO HOTEL -OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
This is believed to be one of the oldest meeting places in modern highly populated Dunolly Gold rush times. Set on around an 810m2 commercial zone land fronting Broadway and rear access from Barkly Street in the heart of the township.
Goldrush stories galore if the walls could only talk! The Bendigo Hotel Circa 1857, ceased being the hotel and Cobb and Co Station around 1925 when purchased by the current owners' family, yes nearly 100 years ago!

The property is listed with Heritage Victoria and they will guide in regards to what needs to be done to preserve and bring it back to life.
In the heyday, the property provided stable shelter for the horses, and accommodation for travelers, hot or cold baths, and a place to have refreshments and entertainment.

After the establishment of the Dunolly rail line in around 1875, it continued on as a hotel and meeting place, amongst what would have been many Goldfield pubs of the time.

The stables still have one stall with a feed area, a mezzanine floor with storage and space where hay was delivered, brickwork on walls, and the floor in herringbone style with worn-out areas where the horses were stalled.
Amazing upstairs has 4 rooms and downstairs 16 of varied sizes and conditions.

According to old stories, the large billiard room at the front was even rumored to be used for local government, church, and even court services including hearing a murder trial … fireplaces galore, skylights well ventilated now, and floors in some areas have seen better days, but huge potential and so many rooms and areas to create a story.


Located across the road from the bank, this property was most likely part of celebrations when the Welcome stranger Gold nugget was found locally in 1869 – it had to be cut up to be weighed it was so big, yes Gold is still found in the district with prospectors coming from all over.

So now is the opportunity to find the ONE buyer who can transform This building and bring back to life a prominent building in an excellent location in a thriving community of the Goldfields of Victoria.