Busselton is on the verge of significant population growth and enormous expansion. Central East Busselton is in the forefront of current planning.
This exceptional Heritage listed site is located at 110 – 116 Adelaide Street, East Busselton, Western Australia.
The total area of approximately 3918 square metres is situated approximately 900 metres from the town centre and approximately 350 metres from the beach and close to the famous Busselton Jetty.
The property comprises 3 separate buildings. The first is the 15 room Queen Anne Federation style mansion with 2 level tower. The second is the garden wing accommodation block containing 12 double bedrooms each with private facilities. The third is a converted garage providing storage room.
The complex has been used as a Private Guesthouse consisting of:
Entry Hall
Sitting room with bar
TV room with furniture
Commercial kitchen
Dining room including furniture
Male bathroom facilities
Female bathroom facilities
5 fully equipped guest rooms with no private facilities
16 fully equipped guest rooms with private facilities
Store room, linen cupboard
Laundry
The original home was built as a private residence in 1897. It was later transformed into a convent and school. Further extensions in the 1920s, 1950s and 1980s have been completed resulting in the 22 accommodation room property.
Due to the history of the property and architectural style of the original home the property has been recognized as having heritage significance.
Town Planning: Under the Shire of Busselton Town planning Scheme No. 20 the property is zoned Residential R30. Uses under this zoning are wide and varied including unit development, professional rooms, child care centre, aged persons home and many more.
The Local Authority advises that the Guesthouse “short stay residential” is a permitted use subject to advertising under this zoning. This property has operated as a registered Lodging House under the non conforming provisions of the local authorities Town Planning Scheme.
A comprehensive Information Memorandum is available from Kevin Cross at Acton South West, Busselton.