249 Riverside Drive

A rare opportunity to purchase what was originally a 1950s service station/cafe and home, in the main street of the vibrant little village of Jugiong. After major rejuvenation and renovation, the current owner ran the very successful Quirky Crow shop and gallery from these premises, until recently. Now's the time to make it your own. This attractive and unique property, on a generously sized block (approx. 3,045 sqm) with innate charm and immense potential, is situated on the corner of Riverside Drive and Bundarbo Road, 200 metres from the Murrumbidgee River and just down the road from the iconic Long Track Pantry, The Sir George (hotel/restaurant) and Jugiong Motor Inn. You'll be immediately impressed with this inviting property, which is colourful and eclectic and pays tribute to its mid-century origins. The pressed metal ceilings and original windows have been retained and are major features in this character-filled building. What really sets it apart though are the mature, lush gardens, comprising both native and exotic species. The gardens, thoughtfully planted by the current owner, create an atmosphere of tranquility and privacy and provide a haven for a variety of native birds. The premises comprises a small ante room and a large lounge room, previously the shop/gallery. There are also 2 bedrooms, an updated kitchen, bathroom and laundry plus an open plan dining and living area with a cosy wood fired heater. In addition, there is a large glass-fronted room currently used as an art and ceramic studio and a utility room which currently houses kilns and art supplies. There is a large ornamental grapevine covered deck at the rear and undercover area at the front, as well as a grapevine covered area adjacent to the manchurian pear walkway, create very attractive alfresco dining spaces. The property has town water and a 6.5kw solar unit. The highly efficient slow combustion wood heater is supplemented by reverse cycle air conditioning units and ceiling fans while there are several extra guest toilet facilities. If you're excited with the prospect of owning this property, then the icing on the cake could be the 18,160 sqm adjoining block (2 portions) which is also for sale by negotiation. This block has breathtaking Murrumbidgee River frontage & access and is planted with a forest of 500 mature Australian native trees and shrubs, creating a cool, unique oasis in the heat of the warmer months and a stunning location for winter barbeques by the river. The rich native fauna (wombats and platypii), bird life and the sunrises and sunsets over the river are a spectacle to behold and your opportunities boundless.