This classical Australian homestead (circa 1920) is steeped in history and was built by the well-known local identity, Wilfred O’Connor. Built to be a family home for himself, this Billinudgel home has many classical Australiana features.
As well as building this historic family home, Wilfred O’CConnor famously built the township of Billinudgel, including the well-known Billinudgel Hotel.
Today, Wilfred O’Connor is remembered fondly by his community, and is buried at the local Catholic Cemetery in Mullumbimby. Historians note that the street name, Wilfred Street, in Billinudgel was named for his son, also known as Wilfred O’Connor.
Using high quality materials to construct this home, Wilfred O’Connor made a point of using local timber such as Tallowwood and exotic Teak, that were all harvested from the Billinudgel Valley to construct this building.
While the original home was built early last century, it has not been altered, remaining the same as it was, since it was originally built. The home has always been designed and built to be two separate dwellings.
Originally the building was to be a home for Wilfred O’Connor, with a separate, but equal part of the building to be the home of his son, also known as Wilfred. Interestingly, this construct has not been altered in the many years since it was first built.
The current owners purchased this property in the 1980s and have enjoyed the property in its original form. The current owners have not changed any of the original characteristics of this home since they purchased the property almost 40 years ago.
Situated in a flood-free zone of Billinudgel, the classic Australiana home is connected to both local town water and town sewage. Still divided into two homes, each has separate water and electricity meters, allowing the property to be home to two separate households.
The land size of this property is approximately 2725 square metres (or 3/4 of an acre). The pretty views from this historic home capture sweeping vistas across the village of Billinudgel and beyond to the surrounding hinterlands and lush green, rolling countryside.
This property provides two viable options. It could be an ideal investment with return on investment in the form of two properties for the price of one. Alternatively, this property is ripe for investment, with huge potential to capitalise on land in such a desirable region.
Located in the Byron Hinterland historic village of Billinudgel, this property is within walking distance to the general store, liquor shop, post office and café. Murwillumbah with its many amenities is an easy 15 minutes’ drive away. The iconic beaches, cafes and restaurants of Byron Bay are 30 minutes’ drive away, while the Ballina-Byron Airport is 40 minutes’ drive and the Gold Coast International Airport is approximately 30 minutes’ drive.
Historic original homestead (circa 1920)
Land size 2725 m2 (approx. þ acre)
Flood free
Use of exotic Timbers including Teak and Tallowood
Town Water
Town Sewage
Mains Power
Currently two individual flats with separate water and electricity metres
Could suit Expanded Dwelling (STCA)
Walking distance to village & historic Billinudgel Pub
Close to beaches and all amenities
Approximately
5 minutes to Ocean Shores
9 minutes to Brunswick Heads
12 minutes to Mullumbimby
22 minutes to Bangalow
23 minutes to Byron Bay
32 minutes to Coolangatta Gold Coast International Airport
33 minutes to Ballina Byron Airport.