18 Main Street, Cowwarr, Victoria
Cricket Club Hotel -Historic charm - Country hospitality - Endless potential.
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 - Gippsland
Key Investment Insights
1. Established 1880 with a 1930s rebuild, significant historic and architectural appeal as an Art Deco hotel.
2. Sole hotel in Cowwarr, offering a local monopoly on accommodation, hospitality and event trade.
3. On-site facilities include a public bar, two dining rooms and a spacious beer garden, supporting varied food and beverage operations.
4. Seven guest rooms provide immediate accommodation revenue and support multiple income streams.
5. Ample shedding offers storage and back-of-house capacity for operations, events or expansion.
6. One-point service model cited, indicating streamlined operations and lower staffing complexity.
7. Located 27 km from Traralgon and 174 km east of Melbourne, positioned to capture regional visitors and weekend travellers.
8. Situated in Gippsland amid dairy farms, historic landmarks and scenic countryside, enhancing tourism appeal.
9. Described as a local favourite but not currently trading, presenting upside through reopening and repositioning.
10. Brand new lease available direct from the landlord, with fair market rent, reducing leasing risk for a new operator.
11. Leasehold sale in a growing regional market with visible opportunity to build on Cowwarr’s reputation for food, hospitality and day‑trip tourism.