9 Marlborough Street

Longford TAS 7301

The myriad of uses here are wide & varied but one thing is for certain - you have a 'blank canvas' to work with. The end result will be a culmination of your imagination, realising your dream and reaching an end result with a clear vision in mind. Any traces of asbestos have been removed from the building and all is revealed and ready to start your project. The building was formally conjoined shops and with a history over the years of catering for a sweet factory, a cake shop, Hatton & Laws Dispensary and more recently to local businesses.
The book 'Old Longford' was written by George Hudson in 1976 and he was a former owner of 9 Marlborough Street.
* Zoning is General Business. A residential use is discretionary in the zone
(approvals for residential use would need to go through standard application processes with Council)
* Currently at the rear there is a renovated unit with new carpet & kitchenette
* The land content is approx. 815m2 and access is via a southern side parking area.
* Total property size is approx. 242m2
* The current vendors had ideas for a strata process into 4-5 motel unit, or a lovely residence, there could be a reinstate of the former 3 shops and unit at the rear - many options all of which would be Subject to Council & Heritage Approvals
* Features of the single storey building include fan light windows, convict bricks, old cottage with shingled roof under the current iron, original fireplaces, pieces of original wallpapers and not to mention some of the original 1830's doors and cedar door frames.
* Mains power and sewer are connected. There is a covered 'Well' situated in the rear yard.
* Rewiring has been done to the unit however full restoration will be required throughout the property - other new items completed on the unit as follows:- New heat pump, internal painting, carpet, floor covering in kitchenette & blinds.
* The property is Heritage Listed - #THR ID Number: 5122
Longford is a classified historic town with many fine houses and estates built by convicts in the early 1800s. Retaining the rare aspects of these Historic Properties is something to be proud of for those that have done the same in the town and region.
Inspection by Appointment Only.
Municipality: Northern Midlands Council
Zoning: General Business
Rates Annual: $1293.42
Water: Additional by use
Walking Distance to local primary school and all shops & services
DISTANCE TO LAUNCESTON AIRPORT: 13.3klm
DISTANCE TO LAUNCESTON CENTRAL: 24.8klm