The Lyndoch residence at 14-16 Gilbert Street has a colourful history. Pic: realestate.com.au
It has been a hotel, deli, barber, coffee shop and residence throughout its 165-year history.
Now the historic Lyndoch property at 14-16 Gilbert Street is being offered to prospective buyers as a restored character home or short-term accommodation.
Built in 1855, the grand manor is affectionately known as The Coffee Palace.
Owners Julie and Peter Bruno bought it two decades ago in a “derelict condition” but have since given it a new lease on life.
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The kitchen was one of the rooms that was restored. Pic: realestate.com.au
The building has an old-world charm with lots of character. Pic: realestate.com.au
The bedroom in the cellar is one of the owner’s favourite rooms. Pic: realestate.com.au
“It was crying out to be loved again and I’ve got a real soft spot for old houses,” Ms Bruno said.
“I think I love them the most when they’re looking the worst.”
Ms Bruno said they restored “everything”, including the roof, plumbing, electric wiring, staircase, bathrooms and kitchen, as well as re-landscaped the yard.
“We tried really hard to put the character back into the place,” she said.
“It was built in 1855 and at the time it was called the new Lord Lyndoch Hotel.
“When the railway line came through (in 1911) it became the Railway Hotel.”
The house has seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. Pic: realestate.com.au
Check out that bath! Pic: realestate.com.au
A booklet by the Lyndoch Historical Society says in the 1920s it became The Coffee Palace, which the building has been generally known as ever since, and had a billiard room and men’s hairdresser for a period.
It has also served as tea rooms, a delicatessen, a boarding house and private residence.
The Brunos lived in the seven-bedroom, three-bathroom property for some time but have been renting it out as short term accommodation in recent years.
“We’re now selling it as a house with the opportunity for people to run it as accommodation,” Ms Bruno said.
“It really needs a big family enjoying it, I think.”
Century 21 Barossa agent Loren Fowler is selling the property, which is listed with a $760,000 to $790,000 price guide.
The owners re-landscaped the property as well. Pic: realestate.com.au
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