A unique and ‘historically significant’ property in the Northern Midlands town of Evandale is up for grabs, featuring the town’s emblematic stone water tower.
Built in 1896, the 12-metre tall water tower stands proudly on the state’s National Trust register and is a constant feature in Evandale’s imagery.
The enormous 3,000 square-metre property on High Street includes the water tower, a renovated 1920s bungalow home and two self-contained cottages.
The property, which last sold for $500,000 in 2018, features a renovated bungalow-style house with an open-plan lounge and dining room, three large bedrooms, two bathrooms and entertainment areas.
Two separate dwellings, each with their own kitchens and bathrooms, are also located on the property and are currently used as bed and breakfasts.
According to the real estate agents, interest in the property has come primarily from the mainland in the first three weeks, with Evandale becoming a sought-after destination for those leaving capital cities.
“At $1.4 million, the High Street property is reasonably priced,” he said. “Smaller properties in Evandale have sold for far greater in recent memory and few have the historical appeal of the tower.”
“This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime properties,” Hart added. “You’re taking on a prominent figure and becoming custodians to something iconic.”
The property’s iconic water tower is maintained under a lease agreement with the Northern Midlands Council, with no expenses incurred by the property owner.
