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. Heritage asset dating to 1880 with 1930s Art Deco rebuild, offering strong character and historical appeal.
2. Sole hotel in Cowwarr, providing local market dominance and limited direct competition.
3. Public bar, two dining rooms and a spacious beer garden, enabling diversified on‑site hospitality offerings.
4. Seven guest rooms, supporting accommodation revenue and overnight visitation.
5. Ample shedding and one‑point service, indicating practical back‑of‑house infrastructure and straightforward operations.
6. Multiple income streams possible from bar, dining and accommodation, supporting revenue resilience.
7. Located 27 km from Traralgon and 174 km east of Melbourne, accessible to regional centres and weekend travellers.
8. Positioned in Gippsland amid dairy farms, historic landmarks and scenic countryside, aligning with regional tourism growth.
9. Described as a local favourite, suggesting established community goodwill and repeat custom potential.
10. Currently not trading but offered with a brand new lease direct from the landlord at fair market rent, reducing leasing uncertainty.
11. Leasehold sale classification, clarifying transaction structure for prospective investors.
12. Inspections promoted as impressive, implying the property is presented in saleable condition and ready for assessment.
