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With a meandering main street dotted with the occasional historic home and empty paddocks, little Araluen, NSW – population 200 – could be one of rural Australia’s sleepiest towns.But it wasn’t always like this.<img alt="5929-main-rd-araluen-braidwood-nsw-2622-107895-image-0-20240910071819684751-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5929-main-rd-araluen-braidwood-nsw-2622-107895.width-800.jpg" width="800">Araluen was once the site of the richest alluvial gold deposits in NSW: a bustling town of around 4,000 — so big it was divided into six distinct ‘suburbs’. In 1870, Araluen was four times the size of neighbouring towns Braidwood and Majors Creek, and home to 20 pubs, 20 butcher shops, general stores, bakers, shoemakers, blacksmiths and other merchants.It was a heady mix of Australian and international families, with many men coming via the California gold fields to work in the Araluen gold mine.<img alt="post office" class="richtext-image full-width" height="230" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/post_office.width-800.jpg" width="350">The Araluen post office, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5929-main-rd-araluen-braidwood-nsw-2622-107895/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">located at 5929 Main Road</a>, was the heart of the Araluen mail service and also a bank. By the late 1800s, hundreds of locals streamed through the building daily, sending news of babies and marriages to relatives across the world and cashing cheques.The post office operated for more than a century until its closure in 1977.Today, the once-bustling mail rooms and post master’s residence is a stunning four-bedroom, two-bathroom historic home, and it’s on the market.<img alt="phone" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/phone.width-800.jpg" width="800">Located 20 minutes from Braidwood and 90 minutes from Canberra, the original 1867 structure has been restored to its former glory with 12-foot ceilings and polished hardwood floors. The home still boasts the wood and etched glass &quot;Post and Telegraph Office&quot; and &quot;Money Order and Govt Saving Bank&quot; doors on the front verandah, together with the mailbox opening into the original “collection bin”.But with an ensuite, in-ground pool and air conditioning, its features read more like those of a modern home.Sales agent Denver Shoemark says the old post office is drawing interest from buyers across NSW, especially Sydney.<img alt="sunroom 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/sunroom_2.width-800.jpg" width="800">“A lot of the market down here are Sydney people – and Araluen’s a bit like the Kangaroo Valley of the district,” Denver says.“It&#x27;s a warmer climate than Braidwood, it&#x27;s only 150m above sea level.“There are a lot more people who are semi-retired making the move to the valley because they don&#x27;t need to travel every day, and they want to be surrounded by mountains.“It feels like you’re in Montana down here.”<img alt="5929-main-rd-araluen-braidwood-nsw-2622-107895-image-0-20240910071826634929-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5929-main-rd-araluen-braidwood-nsw-2622-107895.width-800_FcFmhDo.jpg" width="800">While the house itself is special, the Araluen lifestyle is even more so.“I call it the Jamie Oliver lifestyle,” Denver says.“Think fresh produce, your own chooks, and living independently.<img alt="bathroom 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/bathroom_2.width-800.jpg" width="800">“You&#x27;re on two acres of fully established garden with a veggie patch and big established trees, with uninterrupted views of the mountains front and back.“It’s very special.”The old post office at 5929 Main Road Araluen, Braidwood, is for sale for $989,000 — $1,050,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5929-main-rd-araluen-braidwood-nsw-2622-107895/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

'The new Kangaroo Valley’: Former Araluen post office draws curious Sydneysiders

From the front, it’s incredibly unassuming.This <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">six-bedroom worker’s cottage</a> in Queanbeyan’s east was once only a four-room construction; a lounge, two bedrooms and a kitchen. The bricks used to build it were handmade, and it features a gabled roof and skillion verandah, indicative of the Victorian era.At the time it was built in 1860 you could hear the Queanbeyan River flowing at the rear of the property (you still can), and only four other cottages dotted the area known as Ford Estate.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240910064649111440-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_uN1uSJ6.jpg" width="800">Number 11 Blundell Street is pretty special.It’s a home that contributes to the town&#x27;s historic character, and has a strong association with Queanbeyan historical figures. The cottage was first owned by Thomas Mail and in 1887 John Bull (who became Queanbeyan’s Mayor in 1888) purchased it, though it was occupied by John Mayo. It has been the home of many distinguished pioneer families as well as Sir Murray Tyrrell, secretary to six Governor-Generals of Australia.<img alt="Murray-tyrrell-and-Ellen-Greig-wedding-1939" class="richtext-image full-width" height="250" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Murray-tyrrell-and-Ellen-Greig-wedding-1939.width-800.jpg" width="203">Over its 164-year history it’s been renovated and extended but also so lovingly cared for there’s no need for any major restoration work according to a Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s Heritage Advisory Service.The four front rooms of the original worker’s cottage are now two bedrooms, and formal living and dining rooms, while the back of the house now opens up into a beautiful extension, built in the 1990s, that’s “a little bit like a tardis” according to sales agent Darren Bennett.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240910064650801203-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The extension includes two huge family and meals rooms, four additional bedrooms (including the master), a sitting room, a study nook and a craft room.The 1018sqm block backs onto Blundell Park playing fields.“You can literally open your back gate and there are two full-size soccer and hockey fields to hit or kick a ball around,” says sales agent Darren Bennett of Ian McNamee and Partners.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240910064650309878-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_VtSua2B.jpg" width="800">Beyond the fields is the Queanbeyan River, so close that the current owner carries his solo canoe across the fields and launches off the bank to paddle along the river.“It’s honestly a really unique area of Queanbeyan and a really different way to experience the city,” Darren says.“No-one moves from Blundell Street because it’s such a coveted spot, it’s quiet, it ends in a cul-de-sac, and people in the street have lived there for generations.”<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240905011716304817-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_aF7T47u.jpg" width="800">Buying number 11 Blundell Street is a rare chance to own a piece of Queanbeyan history – which is both special and comes with responsibility.The cottage pre-dates some of Queanbeyan’s first iconic buildings, including Byrne’s Mill (1863) and the Mill House (1883). The year it was built was the same year The Queanbeyan Age began publishing, with the population of the town standing at around 520 residents.<img alt="11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-image-0-20240905011722652773-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612-.width-800_Wp9Ptr4.jpg" width="800">Original owner Thomas Mail and would have crossed the brand new Queanbeyan bridge on horseback and taken the steep ride home to Blundell Street.“Heritage grants are available if you want to make changes to the home but there are, of course, a number of caveats around what you can and can’t do,” Darren says.“It’s the oldest house I’ve listed and the interest so far has been significant.”11 Blundell Street, Queanbeyan, goes to auction at 10am on Saturday 28 September 2024.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/11-blundell-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-107612/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

The stunning transformation of this 1860s worker's cottage could be yours

In the historic town of Binda - just outside of Crookwell - ‘The Old Rectory’ is looking for new owners who want to start a new chapter.Number <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/107-queen-street-binda-nsw-2583-66475/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">107 Queen Street, Binda</a>, is a landmark residence, originally built in 1873. This newly-renovated home began life as a rectory and church hall, used and owned by the Anglican diocese of the area.<img alt="107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-image-0-20221005071630691635-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">Sitting on 1.8 acres of land, this now four-bedroom, two-bathroom homestead is dotted with incredible features from its 1870s build.The slow combustion wood heaters, high ceilings, timber floors and exposed original stonework are, according to <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-goulburn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Goulburn</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/justin-gay/">Justin Gay</a>, &quot;enchanting&quot;.<img alt="107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-image-0-20221005071632939561-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-imag.width-800_WvOdtap.jpg" width="800">“One of my favourite things about the home is its original features,&quot; Justin says.“It’s also had a fantastic reno done by the current owners. They’ve done a great job making this place what it is now.”Towards the back of the home is The Old Rectory&#x27;s lounge room. This large living area has a slow combustion wood fireplace and views over the back patio.<img alt="107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-image-0-20221005071630988690-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-imag.width-800_KWI6BYR.jpg" width="800">The formal dining room is found adjacent to the lounge room, featuring another slow combustion fireplace.The kitchen is big and features stainless steel appliances, and ample bench and storage space. The kitchen is also north-facing and a tribute to the stunning mix of the old and new throughout the home.<img alt="107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-image-0-20221005071633778537-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-imag.width-800_76asnE5.jpg" width="800">Bedrooms can be found toward the front of the property, with the master featuring an ensuite and a large walk-in robe.Upstairs, the gorgeous attic space has been transformed and could be used as a rumpus room or a fifth bedroom. The attic was created in the void in the roof cavity.<img alt="107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-image-0-20221005071635102648-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-imag.width-800_Jr3EU2E.jpg" width="800">Justin says the home is in the centre of 360-degree sweeping views of the countryside.“The home sits on a huge, flat and elevated block meaning you can see almost across the block and get some good views of the surrounding areas,” he says.<img alt="107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-image-0-20221005071632076200-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/107-queen-street-crookwell-nsw-2583-66475-imag.width-800_FJPeCFo.jpg" width="800">Out the back of the homestead is a large patio and a barbecue area alongside a well-fenced yard that’s perfect for kids and pets.At the side of the property is the old church hall. Featuring a kitchenette, the options for using the hall as a commercial event space are limitless.The Old Rectory will be auctioned at 11am on Friday 28 October 2022.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/107-queen-street-binda-nsw-2583-66475/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/space-history-and-150-years-of-character-all-wrapped-up-in-one-fantastic-property/597848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

Stunning 1873 homestead near Crookwell priced at just $850,000

If you love history, character and charm, this Bungendore cottage will be right up your alley.Known as ‘The Gatekeeper’s Cottage’, this historic home at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">63 Turallo Terrace, Bungendore</a>, was built in 1884. It was once the railway gatekeeper’s home. His job was to operate the railway gate to allow the train through to Bungendore Railway Station.<img alt="63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-image-0-20220829000343677890-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">The double brick cottage boasts high ceilings, solid timber floors and a great location. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom property is functional and flexible, with enough room for an optional third bedroom or extra living space, depending on your wants and needs.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/simon-porter-2/">Simon Porter</a> says the house is filled to the brim with beauty and grace.<img alt="63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-image-0-20220829000346133653-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-i.width-800_oNvCZK3.jpg" width="800">“It’s a really cosy old home that’s a great cross between old and new, with its modern appliances and obvious cottage charm,” Simon says.“They don’t make homes anything even close to this anymore - it’s a rare offering in Bungendore.”<img alt="63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-image-0-20220829000351902447-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-i.width-800_W9IS2QE.jpg" width="800">Entering the home, you’re greeted by the historic high ceilings and original 1880s features.The living room contains the home’s wood fireplace and is a great place to keep warm during the colder months. Next door is a second living room, perfect for a sitting room or third bedroom.<img alt="63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-image-0-20220829000349843768-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-i.width-800_OH7kysr.jpg" width="800">A recently updated kitchen keeps the charm of yesteryear while adding modern appliances, including an oven and electric stove in place of the home’s original wood-fired stove.Simon says one of the home’s best features is its location in Bungendore.“The home is positioned right on the edge of the old village and close to the rest of town,&quot; he says.&quot;So you can enjoy both the old village and its charm while having easy access to the rest of Bungendore too.“Late afternoons and evenings, it’s like you’re alone out here. It’s just really relaxing, and on clear nights the stars are amazing.”<img alt="63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-image-0-20220829000355068613-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-i.width-800_0pcsg4U.jpg" width="800">The cottage&#x27;s gardens have red brick paths, established trees and views for hundreds of metres surrounding the home. The gardens are private and adjoin the railway line, as well as what will be the future high school.The home is in great shape, with room for an update or upgrade for those who want to put their stamp on a historic cottage.<img alt="63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-image-0-20220829000345096136-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807-i.width-800_eBibgKO.jpg" width="800">The property is a short walk from Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore Scouts, the local shops and schools.Number <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">63 Turallo Terrace, Bungendore</a>, will be auctioned on Saturday 10 September 2022 as part of the Ray White Spring Selection Event.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/63-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-62807/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/a-historic-double-brick-cottage-filled-with-charm-and-character-in-bungendore/587435" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

4 news articles with tag 1800s

'The new Kangaroo Valley’: Former Araluen post office draws curious Sydneysiders

The stunning transformation of this 1860s worker's cottage could be yours

Stunning 1873 homestead near Crookwell priced at just $850,000

Original railway keeper's cottage up for sale in Bungendore