Tree change: Bowning business and residence rich in poetic history

Australian literary lovers looking for inspiration with a passive income may be drawn to this Bowning property with strong ties to Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson.

A unique opportunity over two adjoining titles offers two popular local businesses and an immaculately restored period home where the famous authors penned a number of works for The Bulletin magazine during regular stays between 1899 and 1913.

Both authors would despatch their written works to Sydney by rail from the Bowning Railway Station.

Named Mayfield Mews, the property is set on two prime blocks of land in this historic hamlet just 15 minutes north of Yass.

On one block is the old Bowning store, now leased as an antiques and collectables shop. Further income is generated from a cafe, nursery and gift shop set in the original coach house and stables built more than 150 years ago.

Next door is Mayfield House, built in 1857. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it has been sympathetically restored while cleverly incorporating contemporary living standards.

Jeremy Maher of Harcourts Brindabella says he has received enquires from Newcastle to the NSW south coast.

“Real interest is coming from people who are running similar businesses, but they are also drawn to the idea of a tree change and to a connection with history,” he says.

“You can get away from it all, but still be close to the Hume Highway with its proximity to Sydney, Canberra and even Melbourne.”

BOWNING

4-6 Leake Street

Price guide: $1 million+

Private sale

Agent: Harcourts Brindabella, Jeremy Maher 0410 481 260