The old Eccleston School, first established in 1867, is being offered for sale after 26 years of private ownership. The property is set on two parklike acres and looks over the Allyn River valley and an extensive cattle farm towards the Barrington Tops State Forest and National Park.
The property has potential to combine lifestyle and income with the opportunity for B & B style accommodation, Health Retreat, Farm Stay or your own private residence. It has been a place for artists to escape the world and immerse themselves in creativity in an idyllic rural setting without losing connectivity yet surrounded by established trees and gardens that attract an abundance of bird life.
The insulated 1970's brick house has inviting warmth with wood heating that welcomes you in to the spacious lounge room and adjoining dining area. The home is comfortable with three spacious bedrooms all with beautiful views and an additional sunroom. For your added convenience the bathroom and separate toilet are both centrally located. The original kitchen has sweeping views and features ample bench top and storage space including a dishwasher and large walk-in pantry.
The size of Eccleston is approximately 54.8 square kilometres. It has 1 park. The population of Eccleston in 2011 was 216 people. By 2016 the population was 24 showing a population decline of 88.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Eccleston is 50-59 years. Households in Eccleston are primarily single parents and are likely to be repaying $300 - $449 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Eccleston work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 71.8% of the homes in Eccleston were owner-occupied compared with 100% in 2016..
Eccleston has 49 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Eccleston have seen a 4.51% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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