Built-in 1903, 'The Old Court House and Offices' at 103 High St, Campbell Town in the midlands of Tasmania, is an exceptional Tasmanian property from the Federation period.
Being offered to the market for only the second time in almost 120 years, 'The Old Court House and Offices' has served Campbell Town and district as council chambers, courthouse, police station, library, museum, and information centre.
Heritage-listed, this eye-catching property has recently been successfully transformed into a contemporary retail space, operating as a bookshop and coffee bar while retaining its original character.
Located centrally on the Midland Highway, the property is ideally positioned to catch the high volume of traffic passing through Campbell Town, one of Tasmania's favourite places to break a journey between the north and south of the state. It also sits close to some of the state's busiest meeting venues.
Weatherboard with a galvanized iron roof, the building offers the following:
- Fabulous marquee space in the original courtroom featuring stunning Baltic pine ceiling.
- Original courtroom fixtures include Magistrate's bench, witness box, defendant's box, legal counsels' table, and public gallery partition
- Saxon wood heater plus reverse cycle air conditioner/heat pump.
- Five spacious rooms currently used for retail display in addition to the courtroom.
- room-sized walk-in safe/strong room
- Spacious country-style veranda
- Wheelchair access from High Street.
- Large workroom at the rear of building with separate rear access.
- Five amenities' rooms
- Parking for five vehicles at the rear of the building
- Direct access to the property from the neighbouring council car park.
- Less than 20 metres from a dual fast-charging electric vehicle station
- Separate storage building at the rear of the property, currently the woodshed.
- 275 square meters (29 squares) of floor space.
- Council approval for existing signage - large, elevated pole at front; sign on rear storage building facing the council car park
Located in the centre of the busy main street area, 103 High Street Campbell Town is surrounded by meeting venues, a large public park with rest facilities, retail and food outlets.
Campbell Town in the heart of rural Tasmania is not just a hub for the Midlands community but is considered to be the central meeting centre of Tasmania, providing a convenient gathering place for people Statewide. Government, community and corporate meetings/training sessions are commonly convened at one of the many meeting venues in the town.
The town has a district high school, childcare centre, medical and aged care facilities, sports grounds, swimming pool, Service Tasmania, Commonwealth Bank, IGA supermarket, service stations, and rural merchandise outlets.
Campbell Town is 40 minutes south of Launceston and 80 minutes north of Hobart. It is a popular stop for locals and tourists alike to stretch the legs, grab a coffee or a bite to eat and re-fuel before continuing their travels along the Midland Highway.
The property is for sale with vacant possession. To appreciate the potential offered by 103 High Street, Campbell Town, arrange an inspection today.
Note: This property is registered on the Heritage List of Tasmania.
Council Rates: $TBA p/y approx.: Northern Midlands Council.
Water Rates: $TBA p/q approx. TasWater.
Year Built: 1903
Land Size: 0.0824 Ha (0.203 acre) approx.
Building Size: 275 m2 (29 squares) approx.
Roof Materials: Galvanised Iron.
Wall Material: Weatherboard.
Council: Northern Midlands Council.