25 Stephens Street

Binalong NSW 2584

• Binalong is a quiet town with a fantastic community feel which features a high level of passing tourist and commercial traffic. It is situated in the famous wool growing area of the Yass Valley and boasts great proximity to major centres while maintaining its historic character

• The property is located within an easy drive to the Nation's Capital being only 55min* from the Canberra CBD via the Hume Freeway (17km* away), Young is 50min* away via Harden (20min*), 20min* Yass and only 3hours* via the Hume Freeway to Sydney

• Featuring fantastic exposure on the corner of the main road through town

• Connected to town water

The Black Swan' Restaurant Building:

• The Swan Inn', as it was known, was built in 1847 and is an example of colonial architecture being built primarily of pise (rammed earth) and hand-hewn hardwoods with exposed beams crafted by adze with the majority of the original hand crafted glass windows still in place

• The building features a central dining room with three private dining rooms ("the Nook", "the Snug" and "the Cobb & Co Room") all which were originally used as accommodation during the Cobb & Co years circa 1850. An Open-air courtyard provides a private informal space for functions. The building is also connected to the NBN and television reception

• One reverse cycle a/c unit in the main dining room area & one in the restaurant kitchen. Two of the private dining rooms have floor-mounted a/c units. One has an open fireplace, & the third private room has a fireplace.

• The restaurant is supported by a fully functional commercial kitchen which includes a full stainless steel fit out, industrial dishwasher, large cool room, built in lowline fridge, gas stovetop, commercial oven, gas BBQ grill, electric salamander, 3-phase extractor fan, separate pantry with plate warmer, upright and chest freezers all complimented by a service/ storage room between the kitchen and restaurant

• A bar with sink and lowline fridge and separate external cool room is central to the main dining area. Numerous store rooms and a wine store are also additions to the restaurant as well as a separate male/female toilet block

• A separate fully renovated art studio/workshop/office is adjacent to the rear of the restaurant and features raked ceilings and slow combustion wood stove

• Ample car parking with private guests car park to the rear of the property

• This large building could also be easily converted to a private residence

The Residence/Cottage:

• A very comfortable cottage which is circa 30 years old and was substantially renovated with a new bathroom, painting and kitchen in 2017-18

• The home boasts a large open-plan living area with newly installed laminate floating timber flooring running to the adjacent dining room with bedrooms comfortably located off this main area

• The bathroom is family orientated in design with a large space with walk in shower

• The master bedroom is very large in size with built in robes and room for an ensuite if desired and has been re-carpeted

• A central kitchen is an entertainers delight with glass splash backs, large island bench top, under cupboard lighting, in cupboard lighting, gas cooktop, electric oven and floor to ceiling pull out storage racks

• Verandahs at the front and rear of the property provide year round enjoyment outside

• The home is kept comfortable year round with a slow combustion wood fireplace and central reverse cycle air-conditioning with inverter technology.

• Nestled behind a privacy screening hedge the cottage is tucked away from the restaurant with a private easy care garden

• Pet will be kept secure with a fully fenced/enclosed back yard

The Black Swan' presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a significant part of Australian Colonial History. There are not too many places in regional Australia as recognisable as The Black Swan'. Steeped in history and with sound infrastructure the properties next owner will have numerous options available from boutique accommodation, restaurant, bar or a mixture of both while also being able to easily convert the Swan' to an expansive private home.

With the addition of the private residence this is clearly a bonus to the commercial avenues possible for the property. A lease back option is available.

With a change in family circumstances the owners require a sale to pass the The Black Swan' onto its new owners in early 2019.

George Southwell
0429 838 345
george.southwell@raywhite.com

Dominic Johns
0455 777 644
dominic.johns@raywhite.com

Ray White Rural Yass | Canberra
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