Stunning Historical Queenslander Residence With Commercial Premises Attached!
Welcome to the West End Tea House.
Located at 17 Echlin Street in the ever popular and eclectic heritage suburb of West End sits this once in a lifetime opportunity.
If you have ever dreamed of being your own boss and sick of the rat race and want to take the foot off the accelerator then this is your chance.
The Residence:
The upstairs features -
* Separately located at the rear of the property offering privacy
* Stunning classic Queenslander circa 1935 that was relocated to the address from Ravenswood
* Character features including tongue and groove walls, ornate timber fretwork and high ceilings
* Well thought out floor plan featuring open plan living and dining area
* 3 good sized bedrooms - master with beautiful window seat
* A must see bathroom that has been renovated to maintain the charm of yesteryear
* Retro farmhouse style kitchen w/ tasteful improvements include dishwasher and gas frees standing cooker.
* Over sized hardwood undercover deck will be where you spend all your leisure time
* Deck area features include ceiling fans, TV connection/bracket, plantation shutters and roller blinds
The downstairs features -
* Fully self contained near new residence
* Private secure access with security screens
* Modern kitchen with quality appliances
* Fully Airconditioned
* Large open plan living and dining
* 2 offices/rumpus rooms that have been used as bedrooms
* Quality well appointed bathroom
* Currently being used as an Air BNB and returns over $700 per week
* Private outdoor area with access to the properties pool
* While not legal height this area is a fantastic addition to the home or potential revenue stream
Additional features -
* 6.3kw solar system to keep those power bills down
* Side access to 3.58 mtr high double carport with adjoining garden shed perfect for housing a boat or caravan.
* Sparkling 35,000 ltr pebblecrete saltwater resort style pool featuring shade sail and waterfall
* Pool side courtyard perfect for entertaining
* Workshop with Power
* Impeccably maintained lawns and established gardens
* 1214m2 fully fenced block.
Although the two levels are able to used as separate accommodation the home could easily allow for internal stairs if the need for a larger family home exists.
The Commercial Premises:
* Steeped in history the building was erected in 1913 as the areas green grocers & as a currency exchange
* Repurposed 7 years ago as a tea house and gallery that has become a landmark in the area
* Small self contained residence located within the commercial building additional to the properties home.
* Comfortably seats 30 guests inside and another 30 guests in the beautiful alfresco courtyard shaded by the 102 year old lychee tree
* 9.6kw solar
* Internal space is air-conditioned by a commercial AC unit
* Includes 2 x 2 door fridges
* Stainless steel commercial kitchen
* The art gallery is located just off the main dining room
The Business:
* Sale includes all plant equipment & goodwill
* Currently operating on a minimum capacity of 5 days trade 7.30am to 2.30pm leaves plenty of room for growth.
* Turnover in excess of $200,000 per annum on just 10 months of trade ( owners take 2 months off a year ).
* High visibility location in local shopping hub surrounded by complimentary businesses
* Art Gallery forms supplemental income with 20% commission paid on sales.
* Specializes in extensive range of teas and is known for homemade products such as cakes, sweets and light meals.
* Servery for take away coffee to the street
* Ample on street unmetered parking
The Deal:
Whether its to live in and operate or invest, or perhaps both, this remarkable property offers so much scope.
Run your own business or rent out the space for passive income. The options are endless. Get in touch today to find out how you can make your sea change a reality.
The size of West End is approximately 3.1 square kilometres. There are 13 parks, covering nearly 17.0% of the total area. The population of West End in 2016 was 4064 people. By 2021 the population was 3891 showing a population decline of 4.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West End is 50-59 years. Households in West End are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West End work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 46.00% of the homes in West End were owner-occupied compared with 45.60% in 2016.
West End has 2,624 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West End have seen a 114.15% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 99.10% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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