Fancy yourself as Dr Doolittle? This Hall home could be for you

Fancy yourself as Dr Doolittle? This cute character cottage and adjoining commercial premises at 33 Victoria Street, Hall might be just the fit.

Set on a 2027sqm corner block, the property includes a four bedroom home and separate commercial building, which has served the small community of Hall (and it’s four-legged, furry and feathered friends) at a veterinary clinic for almost three decades.

Selling agent Mark Johnstone, from Ray White Canberra, says the listing presents a rare opportunity to acquire a large landholding with leasing opportunities in one of Canberra’s most historic suburbs. It does not include the sale of the Hall Veterinary Surgery business.

“It’s a very unique property, and there’s good opportunities for different types of buyers,” Mark says.

“It’s a prime corner position in Hall – a sought-after area with a great village atmosphere, close to bushland walks and all the natural drawcards that people love about Hall.”

The cottage, built in 1919, has undergone several sympathetic renovations over time, retaining its classic character and hallmarks of its era, including high ceilings and verandas, which have now been enclosed.

The current owners purchased the property in 1987 and embarked on a renovation of the cottage, where they raised their family.

“The cottage itself is circa 1919 and still has a lot of the original character. There is a retro kitchen from the 1950s, and so whilst it’s undergone a number of changes since the early 1900s, there are characteristics of different eras,” Mark says.

“Originally, the owners lived in the cottage and they established the commercial building as their vet practice. They’ve since retired and are leasing the commercial building to another vet.”

The commercial building spans 168sqm of floor space, and includes seven separate rooms, a lead-lined imaging room, kitchenette, toilet and reception area.

“Vet services have been in operation there since they constructed the commercial building back in 1996,” he says. “The current business in there has a 5+5+5 year agreement and they’re halfway through that so there’s still 7.5 years still to run on the lease.”

Mark says the property is suited to investors who may wish to rent out both the cottage and commercial premises, a buyer who could live in the house and rent out the commercial site, or someone wanting to hold the entire property until the current lease arrangement expires and redevelop the site.

The property will go to auction on Thursday, March 20 at 5pm.