64-70 Johnston Street, Ensay, Victoria
Little River Inn
Leasehold $120,000
Business Description
This lovely old hotel built in 1922 is full of charm with loads of character and features a lovely wrap around veranda to two sides. Set on a large fully fenced block of approximately 5583m2. Established in 1840, the Little River Inn is a traditional country hotel located in East Gippsland.
En route to the snow fields the hotel is patronised by locals, tourists, skiers, 4WD groups, motorcycle clubs, holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Little River Inn offers multiple income streams with hotel trade and accommodation and the possibility of a general store.
The hotel features a comfortable public bar with wood heater, pool room, large bistro which can be divided for functions, lounge with wood heater, accommodation, private manager's residence plus secure parking with a 5 car garage.
The accommodation available comprises of 4 private ensuite rooms and 5 bunk rooms. The current owners are also providing unpowered caravan and camping with plenty of parking space for guests and buses.
The current owners have recently undertaken repairs and updates to the property that include restumping, new guttering, solar panels, painting, new flooring, new airconditioners, new wood heaters, new dining chairs, new mattresses, new linen and new crockery.
With the hard work completed now might be the time to invest in a new country lifestyle, grow the business and create a destination venue.
Please contact Phil Mammolito ---------- to book your inspection now!
Business Summary
Other Features / Notes
A:LEASEHOLD, B:HOTEL/BAR, C:VIC - GippslandKey Investment Insights
1. Heritage property built in 1922 with notable charm and a wrap around veranda, set on a large fully fenced block of approximately 5583m2.
2. Business claims historical establishment since 1840, positioning it as a traditional country hotel in East Gippsland.
3. Strategic location en route to the snow fields, attracting skiers, tourists and seasonal trade.
4. Diverse regular clientele including locals, 4WD groups, motorcycle clubs, holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts, supporting year‑round visitation.
5. Multiple income streams available, including hotel trade, accommodation, and the potential to operate a general store.
6. On‑site accommodation mix of 4 private ensuite rooms and 5 bunk rooms, plus unpowered caravan and camping areas suitable for guests and buses.
7. Functional hospitality spaces comprising a comfortable public bar with wood heater, pool room, large bistro that can be divided for functions, and a lounge with wood heater.
8. Private manager’s residence on site, enhancing operational convenience and management presence.
9. Secure parking provision including a 5‑car garage and ample parking for guests and buses.
10. Recent capital works and asset renewal completed, including restumping, new guttering, solar panels, painting, new flooring, new air conditioners, new wood heaters, and new dining chairs, mattresses, linen and crockery.
11. Layout and facilities support events and functions, offering scope to grow the business into a destination venue.
12. Offered as a leasehold hotel/bar in Victoria’s Gippsland region, aligning with regional tourism and outdoor recreation markets.
