165 Barker St, Castlemaine is a 2 bedroom, 5 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 1018m2.
Entrepreneurs hunting for an ideal location to pursue their next venture will have high foot traffic, high density living and clear visibility at the top of their list. 165 Barker Street returns a top score for each of these. Plus, with its proud heritage heart and impeccable restoration, it delivers that elusive X-factor for memorable customer experiences in our old gold town.
As detailed below, with its clever current configuration over two levels this triple skinned brick beauty, circa 1869, has the potential for multi-uses and possible income streams. With its stellar corner location and wide original verandah it commands attention from all who pass.
Restoration highlights over the two levels includes: polished Baltic pine floors, the walls and ceilings have been freshly painted in antique white and there are four new reverse cycle air conditioners throughout. There are also new patron toilets on the ground and first floor.
The Pub
* The footprint is spacious, yet with angled nooks for intimate dining experiences.
* Bifold doors open to the easy-care beer garden. It has been freshly sealed with aggregate concrete for style and safety. Bring some pots and outdoor furniture for instant personality.
* The large Commercial kitchen with a cool room is ready for your ideal fit out and configuration.
* It's easy to imagine happy punters lined up along the long timber bar. This area also has more space for dining and an ambient open fireplace.
* Previous licence was for 410 patrons in total.
The shop
This generous space with polished timber floors, exposed industrial beams and high visibility, fronting Barker street will speak to cafe owners, retail operators and perhaps artists seeking an exhibition/retail space.
Office space with Castlemaine town views
Take the wide staircase with on trend repurposed timber railing to the second floor. Again, boasting a generous footprint this space would be ideal as a modern office space.
Residence
Located on the second floor, perhaps you will call this home or rent it out. With its vibrant town view it has inner city feels in an idyllic country town - the best of both worlds. Discover two big bedrooms, a character filled lounge with a decorative fireplace and a freshly renovated bathroom with a wall to wall stepless shower.
Put 165 Barker Street, Castlemaine into 'Maps' and you will instantly recognise it's unbeatable location, central to shops, markets, The Royal Cinema and strolling distance to the train station. Castlemaine is ready and waiting to welcome you into its gastronomic fold.
The size of Castlemaine is approximately 20.2 square kilometres. There are 26 parks, covering nearly 22.3% of the total area. The population of Castlemaine in 2016 was 6757 people. By 2021 the population was 7506 showing a population growth of 11.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Castlemaine is 60-69 years. Households in Castlemaine are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Castlemaine work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 73.40% of the homes in Castlemaine were owner-occupied compared with 71.00% in 2016.
Castlemaine has 4,827 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Castlemaine have seen a 17.87% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.60% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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