The cutest country cottages for sale under $250,000 around Australia

If you’re feeling a bit worn down by the parade of uninspiring inner-city properties, which still do not meet your budget, never fear. Our regional and rural centres have a collection of positively charming abodes that are, well, refreshingly cheap.

And admittedly, at this price point you might need make some sacrifices — convenience, location, maybe condition — but imagine how much you’ll enjoy having a cup of tea on the front verandah. (And how good it’ll look on Instagram).

18 Ward Street, Maryborough, QLD

18 Ward Street, Maryborough

Cute as a button and open to offers in the mid $100,000s, this three bedroom blue home is about a 20 minute drive to Hervey Bay.

1 Howat Street, Cressy, Victoria

1 Howat Street, Cressy.

This sweet three-bedroom period home sits on around 2023 square-metres in the small country town of Cressy, about an hour’s drive west of Geelong.

1145 Woodsdale Road, Levendale, Tasmania

1145 Woodsdale Road, Levendale

Priced at offers over $229,000, this former St Chad’s Anglican Church is in Levendale, around an hour’s drive north of Hobart.

There’s quite a few country church conversions on the market, but the relative proximity to a city and charming bush outlook make this one a winner.

18 Barkly Street, Camperdown, Victoria

18 Barkly Street, Camperdown, Victoria

Heading into the fixer-upper territory, this two-bedroom settlers’ cottage is priced at a delightful $179,000.

It’s around the corner from the Leura Oval, and a short walk from the Camperdown Community Stadium and hospital.

The town is known for its historical buildings and active sporting clubs, and is connected to Melbourne and Geelong via the V/Line trains. Alternatively, it’s around a two and half hour drive to Melbourne.

17 Sandpiper Parade, Macleay Island, Queensland

17 Sandpiper Parade, Macleay Island.

If you’re after a slice of island life, this charming three-bedder opposite some conversation land — just you and the birds! — is up for $210,000.

Macleay Island is found in Moreton Bay off South East Queensland, to the east of North Stradbroke Island, and is serviced by ferries and barges.  It’s about a two hour journey from Brisbane.

8 Adelaide Road, Echunga, South Australia

8 Adelaide Road, Echunga

A former shop-front in Echunga about 40 minutes drive south-east of Adelaide, this two-bedroom, 1900s residence has a price set at $249,500.

2 Kent Street, Tivoli, Queensland

2 Kent Street, Tivoli

Sure it could use a little work, but this sweet little two-bedroom workers’ cottage has the advantage of being about seven minutes from Ipswich town centre.

Priced at $239,000, it comes with air-conditioning and sits on a 443 square-metre block.

17 Arthur Street, Narrandera, NSW 

17 Arthur Street, Narrandera.

Priced at $155,000, this neat and bright three bedroom home can be found close to the centre of Narrandera, in the Riverina region in NSW.

183 Grimley Street, Koongal, Queensland

183 Grimley Street, Koongal

This retro three-bedder is actually found in a suburb of Rockhampton, but with a kitchen this colourful, it’s too good to miss. The solid weatherboard home is priced at $175,000.

4 Church Street, Derby, Tasmania

4 Church Street, Derby 

Scraping in at the price threshold at offers over $249,000, this mint-green miners cottage has three bedrooms and views galore. It’s just off the Tasman Highway, about an hour and a half from Launceston.

67 Arbortwentyeight Road, Glenwood, Queensland

67 Arbortwentyeight Road, Glenwood.

This off-the-grid holiday home is tucked among the gum trees, around 30 minutes from Gympie. It’s listed for $227,500.

1002 Ridgley Highway, Ridgley, Tasmania 

1002 Ridgley Highway, Ridgley

Another Tassie charmer, this Ridgley-didge period-style home has four bedrooms and a well-maintained garden. It’s up for grabs for $229,000.

Ridgley is around 40 minutes drive from Devonport on the north coast.

3956 Renshaw McGirr Way, North Yeoval, NSW

3956 Renshaw McGirr Way, North Yeoval

This old station master’s cottage in North Yeoval, about half way between Dubbo and Parkes, has had a recent renovation and is priced at $220,000.

72 Blair Street, New Norfolk, Tasmania

72 Blair Street, New Norfolk

Asking for offers of $230,000, this three-bedroom home is close to cafes and walking tracks, and about 40 minutes drive from Hobart.