Make some cash on the side at this Tassie cottage

A pretty grey weatherboard cottage on over an acre of land is for sale in the Tasmanian town of Copping, about 40 minutes east of Hobart. 

The late nineteenth-century house boasts a red tin roof, polished hardwood floors, and three original fireplaces. 

Offers over $795,000

11 Marion Bay Road, Copping TAS 7174

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As agent Ant Manton notes in the listing, “It’s like stepping back in time but with Wi-Fi.” 

Four light-filled bedrooms and two bathrooms come with the main residence, offering ample accommodation for a family. 

But what really sets this property apart is its potential for generating income for the future buyers. 

Before becoming a home, the cottage spent time as a general store, a bakery, and even an art gallery. 

Prospective buyers could “bring back the property’s heyday as a general store or cafe” or make the most of the property’s many sheds and outbuildings. 

There is also separate short-stay accommodation that Manton says is “perfect for generating extra cash of keeping in-laws at bay”. 

With the Port Arthur Historic Site just a short drive down the road and Marion Bay a stone’s throw away, there is strong tourism potential for buyers wanting to take the Airbnb route. 

There are also nearby vineyards, fresh seafood, and geological sites that have drawn visitors keen to see the local sights. 

The property is on the market for offers over $845,000.