Property Summary
Property Description
White’s Corner is a remarkable collection of historic colonial buildings awaiting an energetic buyer seeking a directional change in life, to revive and utilise the buildings in ways only limited by the imagination. The property is historically and socially unique and positioned in one of Tasmania’s important historic Georgian townships – Bothwell.
The story of White’s Corner begins in 1817, when Thomas Hopkins, a London shoemaker, was transported at age 18 after being sentenced to seven years for stealing a coat. After serving time in Van Dieman’s Land, Hopkins acquired the land in Bothwell in the 1830s where he built his cottage and started a business. In 1842, John White bought the dwelling and associated buildings. White expanded by building the shopfront and dwelling. The buildings standing today include the main store and residence, the original cottage, a bakery with brick ovens, the Granary, a Wool store, Butcher’s room, the Skin shed, Stables, Cartshed, Dairy and Piggery. The Whites continued running the store until the late 1980s. Today it is utilised as a private residence and unique accommodation venture.
The property is situated opposite the Queen’s Square on two tiles of 708m2 and 827m2. The main corner store includes the large shop front with counter and original shelving, two large bedrooms, living room, extensive storage rooms, kitchen, laundry, toilet and bakery. The upstairs consists of a further two bedrooms, informal living room and bathroom. The original Weatherboard shop, believed to be the oldest in Tasmania and now a residential cottage, comprises of two bedrooms, bathroom, country kitchen, dining and living room. The rooms retain many original architectural details including regency fireplaces, wide hand sawn floorboards, fine colonial fenestration, cedar joinery and pine lined ceilings. The interiors are stylistically beautiful and the soft paint hues give a calming and relaxing effect. The garden has expansive lawns and many established trees.
White’s is located in the historic township of Bothwell on the River Clyde and known for its numerous heritage listed buildings from quaint sandstone cottages to large homesteads, stores, churches, cafes, parklands and country pubs. The town, established by Scottish settlers in the 1820s, has a wonderful community and is home to Ratho – Australia’s oldest golf course c.1850s, the Golf Museum, Nant Whisky distillery, the Castle Hotel – licensed since 1829, and some of the world’s best trout fishing is nearby. Town services also include the sporting oval, schooling from kindergarten – year 12, and the old Post Office c.1832. The Georgian townships of Hamilton, Kempton, Pontville and Oatlands are a short scenic drive and Hobart and Hobart airport are only 1 hour away.
White’s Corner Store not only represents a remarkable and affordable collection of colonial buildings but also offers you the chance to realise your life-changing dream of escaping to the country. This rare complex of historic buildings are perfect for an antique centre, artist studio, distillery, heritage accommodation or a unique country residence. The outbuildings have the potential for further development (STCA). The choice is yours.
For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Dominic Romeo on – 0434 500 277 or email – dominicromeo@circaheritageandlifestyle.com.au
