Phone Enquiry ID: 232870
This solid 1890s stone cottage in the heart of Quorn offers genuine character, a double block, and real scope for a skilled renovator or savvy investor. Built in the railway worker tradition, it has the bones and the location, and is priced to reflect the opportunity.
Updated since 2007, the cottage has been progressively improved and now has all modern essentials: mains power, water, septic, and solar. The back of the house has been fully re-roofed with a new solar system and inverter installed. The kitchen has been cleared and is ready for you to design and fit out to your own specification.
Property Features
1890s stone cottage on a double block (approx. 2000 sqm)
Back of house fully re-roofed (2024), new solar system and inverter
Two bedrooms with scope to expand or reconfigure
Mains power, water, septic, grey water tank, two rainwater tanks
Some salt damp present, reflected in pricing
Plans and diagrams for carport, shed, and kitchen included
Outlook across creek and parklands with resident wildlife
Lifestyle & Location
The property has served as a permanent home, a retreat, and a rental. It suits a range of uses: permanent residence, holiday base, or investment, and the double block gives scope well beyond the existing footprint.
Quorn sits at the gateway to the Flinders Ranges, a thriving historic town known for the Pichi Richi Railway, the Silo Light Show, and strong tourist visitation year-round. The cottage is opposite a large park with the creek running through, and within easy walking distance of the pool, library, cafés, and the historic Railway Station.
Rates and Costs
$1,448.72 rates per annum, The Flinders Ranges Council
SA Water rate $70 per quarter plus usage charges
Opportunities
For the Renovator
The property is priced to reflect its current condition. With solid stone construction, a freshly re-roofed back section, and all services connected, the main work is the kitchen fit-out and salt damp remediation. One whole block is completely vacant, offering scope for a large granny flat, shed with hoist, garage, tiny home, or a combination of uses (STCC).
For the Investor
Previously rented at $200-$250 per week
Rent appraisal after kitchen installation: $250$300 per week
Strong Airbnb potential given Quorn's tourist visitation
Key Details
Land: approx. 2000 sqm (Double Block)
Year Built: 1890s
Equivalent main area: approx. 85 sqm
Zoning: Z1 Quorn Township
Easements: None
Water: Yes
Sewer: No (home has full septic system, standard for north Quorn)
