Some properties are homes. Some are investments. And some are simply part of the story of a community. 74 Oxley Island Road is all three things - or perhaps none of them yet. What it becomes next is up to the imagination of its new owner.
Formerly the Oxley Island Primary School, this extraordinary holding has a history dating back to 1862, when the school first opened its doors to service the children and families of the surrounding farming community. It remained an important part of local life for generations before finally closing in 2018. Now, more than 160 years after its beginnings, this remarkable property is looking for its next chapter.
Set across two titles and approximately 3.23Ha (7.98 acres)*, the property occupies an elevated position overlooking the surrounding farmland. Importantly, the elevated setting sits outside the flood affected areas, providing a peaceful rural outlook and a sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find.
At the heart of the property is the former main residence, believed to have been constructed around 1900. At some point in its history, the building was converted for use as the school's main office, adding yet another layer to its story.
Then there are the classrooms. There are three separate classroom buildings, constructed at various points throughout the school's history, with one believed to date back to the mid-late 1800s. Together with the original office, these buildings provide a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of a rural school that served the local community for generations.
And the history doesn't stop there.
The property includes:
- Three former classrooms
- Former main office / residence
- Storage room
- Original boys' and girls' toilet facilities, including drinking bubblers
- Playground
- Tennis courts
- Large undercover COLA area
- Garage
- Dedicated car parking
- Town water and tank water
- Multiple septic tanks
- Approximately 3.23Ha (7.98 acres)*
- Two separate titles
The buildings do require work, and this is certainly not a property for someone looking for a finished product.
Bring your builder. Bring your architect. Bring your imagination. The real opportunity here lies in what could potentially be created from this incredibly unusual collection of buildings, land and history.
The property does not currently have dwelling entitlement. However, there may be potential for applications to use the property for residential purposes, as well as other potential tourism related uses. Any such use would be strictly subject to formal approval by MidCoast Council, including the relevant Development Application process and a formal Clause 4.6 request to vary Clause 4.2A(3)(a). Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with MidCoast Council and obtain independent planning and legal advice regarding any proposed use or development of the property.
For the right buyer, this is far more than a piece of real estate. It is a chance to take ownership of a property that has been part of the Oxley Island community since the 19th century - a place where children learned, families gathered and generations of local history unfolded. The school bells may have stopped ringing, but the story of 74 Oxley Island Road doesn't have to end here. This is an opportunity to secure something genuinely rare.
Contact Adam Stevenson on 0409 607 967 to find out more.
Disclaimer: All information contained therein is gathered from relevant third party sources.
We cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided.
Interested parties must rely solely on their own enquiries.
* Virtual furniture and styling may have been used for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the actual furnishings within the property.
* Approximate areas, distances, times
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