Set on approximately 14 acres in a peaceful bushland corridor, "Granite Bar" is a beautifully maintained lifestyle property offering privacy, nature, and a rich sense of history. With bitumen road access from the front gate, school bus route, and just ten minutes to Toora and Welshpool, twenty minutes to Foster, the location blends convenience with complete rural tranquillity.
The property sits within a thriving wildlife corridor and features park like native gardens, remnant native flora, established fruit orchards, extensive shedding, and a warm, character filled home originally built as the Fish Creek stationmaster's cottage.
Relocated and thoughtfully extended in the 1980s, the residence has been lovingly cared for by only two owners. It offers flexible living with 34 bedrooms, two having double glazed windows, polished Turpentine and Victorian ash timber floors, and multiple living zones ideal for families, guests, or multi-generational living.
Main Living Zone
Open plan kitchen with Rayburn slow combustion stove (wetback hot water & hydronic heating)
Gas hotplates, electric oven, timber benchtops
Family area with solid fuel heating & dining.
Warm, inviting atmosphere with natural timber finishes
Second Living Zone / Guest Retreat
Sun filled lounge with garden outlooks
Built in study area perfect for working from home
Convenient kitchenette for guest stays or extended family
Features of the home
Master bedroom with built in robes and private ensuite (slate floors, shower, toilet, vanity)
Double glazing to Bedrooms 2 & 3
Central main bathroom with bath, shower, vanity
Second toilet
Laundry with excellent storage
Cel-Fi G41 multi-carrier mobile/data signal booster
3.5kW Split system A/C
1kW solar array
With extensive Shedding & Rural Infrastructure
this property is exceptionally well set up for hobby farming, trades, creative pursuits, or semi self sufficient living. Other features include
150m² workshop/studio ideal for makers, artists, or machinery
2 car garage with cool store
3 bay open carport separate to the home
Additional carport at the residence
Garden shed & Glasshouse
Gazebo for outdoor entertaining
Woodsheds
Generous water tank storage
Dam
Approx. 100 established fruit trees with 400m² under netting
Wood lot
Chook shed
The wildlife corridor supports abundant fauna populations including wallabies, echidnas, wombats, lyrebirds, frogs and many many birds from owls to scrubwrens. An old dam has evolved into a permanent wetland habitat, and surrounding remnant bushland includes native orchids, rare ancient mosses, banksias, hakeas, grass trees and geebungs. Some eucalypts (Peppermint gums and Messmates) are up to 150 years old.
Named after the historic Granite Bar mining company that operated locally in the early 1900s, this property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle shaped by decades of thoughtful establishment. With its combination of natural beauty, flexible living spaces, extensive infrastructure and the option for partial self sufficiency, Granite Bar is a truly special offering.
A private, peaceful retreat ready for its next owner to enjoy.
*Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in preparing the above information, it is to be used as a guide only. Please refer to the appropriate legal documentation to complete your due diligence.
