28 Conness Street, Chiltern VIC 3683

Dating to Circa 1879 Chiltern's imposing and majestic former Bank of Australasia freehold occupies approx. 1190sqm. on prime street frontage.

The main residence retains many of its original architectural and styling features and is currently configured to include a self-contained accommodation wing complete lounge, ensuite and bedroom. The main residence includes a Queen-size bedroom, lounge room with open fire place, bathroom, central kitchen with a six burner gas cooker / oven, stainless steel work tops and dishwasher.

The original banking chamber is now a formal dining room and old vault (door removed) is the kitchen pantry. There are 2 bathrooms including good storage. There is also a spacious laundry with additional cooking facilities if required.

Outside there is an extensively lush and established garden oasis courtyard and outside deck plus a single garage which has access from the rear garden via Green Lane.

This property offers a great opportunity to secure a substantial central property and to either enjoy the existing residence or to potentially create a fine dining restaurant, wedding venue, business premises or other enterprise

The rear vacant allotment of approx. 1145sqm. is also available by negotiation with further scope for expansion or development (STCA)

History of Chiltern's former Bank of Australasia - The former Chiltern branch of the Bank of Australasia was built c.1879 and designed by Anketell Henderson of the prolific Melbourne architects, Reed and Barnes and constructed on land sold by the Crown in 1861.

The former Bank of Australasia comprises a banking chamber and an attached residence. The single-storey brick building is designed in a conservative classical style with a three-bay facade articulated by a trabeated system of Tuscan pilasters and entablature. The latter contains the original Bank of Australasia sign. Three round-headed openings with prominent keystones are contained within the bays, with the entrance located at one end. A colonnaded parapet with decorative urns originally sat at the top of the facade. The Chiltern branch of the Bank of Australasia ceased operating in 1943 and the building was sold.The branch at Chiltern is a simple example of their conservative classical style.

For more information or to arrange an inspection contact Jamie Horne on 0438 280 867