Rare 1860s Cottage in Cooma Heading to Auction

Rare 1860s Cottage in Cooma Heading to Auction

Now is your chance to own a slice of Cooma history.

Built about 160 years ago as part of the hospital, this original granite cottage at 31 Victoria Street in Cooma is in original condition and a true testament to Australia’s regional history.

31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630

As one of four matching cottages in the complex, the historic cottage is on a 412sqm block and features two bedrooms, a main living room, renovated kitchen, bathroom and outdoor sitting area.

Selling agent Craig Schofield of One Agency Craig Schofield said many of the historic features have been retained.

“The interior has not been mucked about with at all,” Mr Schofield said.

“There are original timber floors and high ceilings with picture rails.”

31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630

There is also an impressive fireplace located in the corner of the living room. It’s easy to imagine that this is where a family would have spent most of their time in the freezing winter nights in Cooma.

The bedrooms are small but as Mr Schofield said, “you only needed small bedrooms back then”.

The thick walls mean the property will remain cool in summer and warm in winter.

31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630

Outside there is a deck that overlooks the large backyard. This is the perfect nook the enjoy a coffee in the morning and take in the historic surroundings. There is also a small gate at the front of the property that provides rear lane access.

The cottage has previously been rented out and the owner has now decided to sell given the booming property market.

31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630

Mr Schofield said interest has been strong from a mix of people from out of town, even those from Sydney who have sent people to check out the property on their behalf because of the latest Covid lockdown restrictions.

In addition to the historic lifestyle on offer, the property is also in an ideal location just moments away from the hospital and in a cul-de-sac with minimal traffic flow.

31 Victoria Street COOMA, NSW 2630

The cottage is heading under the hammer on Saturday 17 July at noon.

Based on the listing on Zango, the property’s unimproved land value in 2020 was $56,300. According to Zango data, Cooma has a current median property price of $375,000.

To find out more, contact Craig Schofield of One Agency Craig Schofield on 0414 865 922.

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