Step Back in Time

Located less than a 5-minute drive from Toodyay’s town centre, this remarkable 7-acre property offers a unique opportunity to own a significant piece of history. With its original historic charm intact, this property takes you back in time, surrounded by serene landscapes. As you enter, a large dam greets you, followed by a vineyard and an abundance of fruit and olive trees. The lush gardens and established trees provide total privacy, making this property a peaceful, picturesque escape. Backing right onto the Avon River, the property offers easy access to canoeing, as well as a front-row seat to the excitement of the annual Avon Descent.

Adding to the property's character are five historic outbuildings, each brimming with Toodyay’s rich history. These include a mud-brick winery, the wine store, an outdoor bathroom, laundry, bachelor’s quarters and of course the cottage.

This stunning 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage, built in 1870, features original hardwood floors, high ceiling space, impressive fireplaces and a classic Metters oven in the kitchen. The cottage exudes charm, with spacious living areas and cozy bedrooms, making it a perfect retreat. The back patio overlooks the cottage garden and open paddocks, while a neat bathroom completes the home’s interior. Having previously operated as a successful guest house, this cottage offers a glimpse into the past, inviting guests to experience its historic allure.

The old wine store built in 1892 has been tastefully renovated into a fantastic area, with a kitchen, dining, and a huge living room. Making entertaining large gatherings a pleasure. A large back porch attached overlooks the Avon River, while underneath, a full-length wine cellar offers a unique space. For those with a green thumb, a double-layer air-inflated greenhouse is also part of the property, ideal for year-round gardening.

The bachelor’s quarters, also built in 1892, feature a spacious single room with original hardwood flooring and plenty of cupboard space. All brickwork was done in Flemish bond and both the Wine Store and bachelor’s quarters showcase a unique diamond pattern finish on both sides of the buildings.

Meanwhile, the mud-brick winery, another stunning relic of the past, has been restored to the original winemaking area as well as a larger library, study and or cosy craft room.

For outdoor leisure, an underground lap pool sits fully fenced, offering scenic views of the surrounding property. Close by, a fully clad, tin-roof structure is ready to be transformed into a future granny flat, complete with off-grid solar and battery capabilities.

Originally established in 1862 as Avondale and in the late 1800s, this property was a thriving winery, orchard and vineyard, selling fortified wines, oranges, lemons, dessert raisins and puddings. Demand for these products still exceeded supply stimulated by the gold rush era with many passing consumers heading out to goldfields.

With its intact original buildings and historical importance, this property is one of Toodyay’s most significant heritage estates. Demonstrating an early significant wine industry that had a statewide reputation and the buildings themselves show considerable significance, as enduring examples of that period.

Whether you are drawn to its historical value or see its vast potential for accommodation and hospitality ventures, this property offers endless opportunities for those looking to own a piece of Toodyay’s rich past.

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