26 Henry Street

Avenel VIC 3664

The Royal Mail Hotel brought life to Avenel in the early to mid-1850's. Built to operate as a store, this history-rich construction was converted into the Royal Mail Hotel in January 1857. Since its establishment, the hotel boomed from the coach traffic passing through Avenel - 'The Royal Mail' became one of the best known public houses on the Old Sydney Road, being the 'coaching-change' for Cobb & Co.'s famous Telegraph line of coaches, carrying mail and passengers from Melbourne to the Beachworth diggins. With this, the building would then become more commonly known as 'The Coach House'. With history showing the many uses of The Coach House ranging from a Hotel, community meeting place for events/meetings and weddings, to a residence, and Bed & Breakfast. 26 Henry St is Georgian architecture, and comprises solely of handmade features throughout, from the bricks (triple bricked) to windows, doors and more. Oozing charm, historical value and opportunity, this remarkable and unusual structure is awaiting transformation for its true potential to be reached. With 12 rooms in total, 4 bedrooms & 4 living areas, the possibility's for this property are endless, whether it be restoring The Coach House to its original sophisticated style, or devising a new life for the enormous open plan kitchen and dining spaces. Additional features include: - Fireplaces to all living and dining areas - Kitchen with dishwasher, gas stove, island bench & wood fires - Original stencilling to hallway ceiling - Ducted heating provisions throughout - Front and side verandas with original sandstone paver's - Underground cellar - Large land size of approximately 1/2 acre - Recently rewired - Beautiful established trees surrounding The is a rare opportunity indeed, and an honour to present to the market. Property Code: 271