The Maylands property at 104 Phillis Street has served as a home and corner shop over the years. Pic: realestate.com.au
A historic Maylands property that once served as a popular corner shop is being offered to househunters for the first time in more than 60 years.
The combined shopfront and two-bedroom house at 104 Phillis Street is on the market with a $730,000 to $760,000 price guide.
While it has seen better days, the local heritage listed property promises character charm and a rich history.
Selling agent Judy Morris, of Klemich Real Estate, said the 1905-built property used to be the go-to place for locals wanting to pick up a few groceries and send letters.
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It was popular among local residents back in the day. Pic: realestate.com.au
Many locals hope it will be restored to its former glory one day. Pic: realestate.com.au
“The owners took it over as a shop in 1954 and it was the post office, the bank, the land titles office, they did births and deaths, and haberdashery and drapery,” she said.
“When the Coles shopping centre opened on the corner of Payneham Road and (Nelson Street) it closed down.
“The locals are very keen to see it returned to some sort of shop.”
Ms Morris said it was attracting a lot of interest from prospective buyers, most of which were keen to use the property as a combined residence and commercial space.
From a home office to a cafe, she said the former shopfront offered plenty of potential.
The property is also a two-bedroom residence. Pic: realestate.com.au
It needs a little TLC though. Pic: realestate.com.au
It has old school character charm. Pic: realestate.com.au
“Some people are looking at it maybe being an art gallery too,” Mr Morris said.
“All those things are subject to council approval though.
“Quite a lot of young people are really quite passionate about it and wanting to restore it.”
The building is on a 754sqm block and has two separate entries.
It includes the shopfront with wine cellar, two bedrooms with fireplaces, a dining room, kitchen, sunroom, bathroom and laundry.
Outside there is a rainwater tank, separate toilet and shed.
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