18 Main Street, Cowwarr, Victoria
UNDER OFFER - Cricket Club Hotel
Leasehold $49,000 +GST
Business Description
Step into the heart of Gippsland and own a true piece of Victorian history. Established in 1880 and beautifully rebuilt in the 1930s, the Cricket Club Hotel stands proudly as the only hotel in Cowwarr - a small country town with a big sense of community.
This character-filled Art Deco hotel offers a welcoming public bar, two dining rooms, and a spacious beer garden, making it the perfect hub for locals, travellers, and weekend adventurers alike. With seven guest rooms, ample shedding, and one-point service, the property is designed for easy management and multiple income streams.
Located just 27 km from Traralgon and 174 km east of Melbourne, Cowwarr sits within Victoria's thriving Gippsland region, surrounded by dairy farms, historic landmarks, and scenic countryside. The town's growing popularity among regional tourists and day-trippers presents an exciting opportunity to build on its reputation as a destination for good food, great company, and genuine country hospitality.
A local favourite not currently trading - this is your chance to make it your own. Inspections will impress. Brand new lease, direct from the landlord and fair market rent - this is a golden opportunity, not to be missed,
Business Summary
Other Features / Notes
A:LEASEHOLD, B:HOTEL/BAR, C:VIC - GippslandKey Investment Insights
1. Established 1880 and rebuilt in the 1930s, strong heritage and Art Deco character that can attract heritage-minded patrons and tourists.
2. Sole hotel in Cowwarr, offering a near-monopoly on accommodation, food and beverage services in the town.
3. Public bar, two dining rooms and a spacious beer garden provide diverse trading spaces for locals and visitors.
4. Seven guest rooms create on-site accommodation income in addition to food and beverage revenue.
5. One-point service and easy management structure support streamlined operations and lower staffing complexity.
6. Ample shedding offers storage and back-of-house support for events, maintenance and operational flexibility.
7. Located 27 km from Traralgon and 174 km east of Melbourne, positioned to capture regional travel and weekend getaway demand.
8. Situated in Gippsland, an area with dairy farms, historic landmarks and scenic countryside that supports tourism growth.
9. Town experiencing growing popularity among regional tourists and day-trippers, presenting upside for increased visitation.
10. Currently a local favourite but not trading, enabling a purchaser to relaunch and rebrand with low immediate competition locally.
11. Leasehold sale with a brand new lease direct from the landlord and fair market rent, providing tenancy security and clear commercial terms.
