Be captivated by the beauty of this charming circa 1875 residence set upon acreage in the scenic township of Thorpdale, Gippsland. Lovingly restored to its former glory as well as being upgraded to suit the modern lifestyle, this magnificent home stays true to the architecture of the original building. This property is sure to stand the test of time with its timeless faade and fixtures. Once known as the Railway School in Thorpdale from 1895 to 1920, the home historically known as 'Minnehaha', is immersed in history.
Entering the home, meticulous care and thought has been put into providing spaces to entertain, relax and simply enjoy the historic atmosphere. There are 5 bedrooms in the home with the option of using the study as a 6th. A large sunroom floods the home with beautiful natural warmth and light. There is a mixture of formal and informal living rooms with the central room (the original main schoolroom), featuring 13' high ceilings. Three of the bedrooms are accessed via two lovely staircases, with two balconies off these rooms. The remaining two, and the study, are all downstairs and easily accessible. From the leadlight windows to the ornate styling, it is so easy to fall in love with the home.
Positioned privately back from the main road, this 8-acre property is ideal for those wanting a tree change to a picturesque and welcoming country town. With rich red soil, Thorpdale is known for the high-quality vegetables grown in the area and this property is no exception. The owners used to grow certified organic seasonal produce that they would sell from their 'Little Green Shed' by the roadside. It quickly became a local gem with people coming from far and wide to purchase produce. Water for the property is supplied by a 92,000-litre rainwater tank for the house supply, a bore with a 10 megalitre water licence in place plus 1 megalitre licensed Stock & Domestic water. Irrigation systems have been set up around the property to allow for easy irrigation of produce.
There is an abundance of shedding on the property that caters for a multitude of uses. Another great feature is an old cottage on the property that is in need of renovation; however, this creates an opportunity for a second dwelling, subject to council approval.
A property that is truly worth an inspection. The property will be auctioned on Saturday the 26th of March onsite at 11 am unless sold prior. Contact Nicole Lancey or John Rowe for further information.
The size of Thorpdale is approximately 64.3 square kilometres. The population of Thorpdale in 2016 was 471 people. By 2021 the population was 475 showing a population growth of 0.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Thorpdale is 60-69 years. Households in Thorpdale are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Thorpdale work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 81.70% of the homes in Thorpdale were owner-occupied compared with 81.40% in 2016.
Thorpdale has 303 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Thorpdale have seen a 36.13% increase in median value. As at 31 July 2026:
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