52 Church Street

Ross TAS 7209

Classwood is housed in a heritage-listed drill hall (circa 1900) originally used during World War One for Light Horse Brigade training. Owned and operated by the original owner since 2004, he extensively renovated and restored the building with the addition of 2 storerooms, 2 bedrooms, an office/3rd bedroom, a bathroom/laundry and open plan living/kitchen area.
The building is of considerable size at approx 236.43m2 with the actual height of the hall at 23 feet, this allowed for a false ceiling to be installed in the shop areas, with the bonus of an additional 12 feet high by 236.43m2 of floor space upstairs if needed for storage or extra living/shop space (STCA).
The business has been enthusiastically built up by providing unsurpassed customer service and a huge variety of Tasmanian timber work, expert advice and knowledge of each timber and its care.
The business also provides a wide range of other Tasmanian made gifts including woolen accessories and babies clothing, jewellery, handbags, ladies clothing & accessories, toys and locally made preserves which draw customers from Australia wide and internationally. The business has a gift for everyone in the family.
As a WIWO opportunity, everything is included in the asking price, including stock, all fixtures, fittings, water tank, garden shed, supplier list, Classwood branding and signage.
The business has a current long term lease with the Northern Midlands Council with favorable additional options on offer to the eventual purchaser. The building includes a 3 bedroom self contained unit (located within the drill hall) with fully functional facilities.
The business currently advertises on the spirit of Tasmania, explore magazine, Travelways and entree tourist guides every month to capitalise on its customer base. It is well known by tour operators and bus driver's to be a place to stop with their groups. They recognise it as a store with a large variety of items which are of high quality and of an affordable price - this is evident in the high level of families and seniors visiting. The shop also receives phone sales from customers whom have left the shop and later decided to purchase item(s) or repeat business from our loyal regular customers.
Live & work on the premises in your own lifestyle business, or the unit section and bedrooms could be easily be converted into additional shop space and live nearby!
This business would suit someone that wants to be their own boss, Likes working with the public but needs a change of pace, meeting happy holidaying families, couples and tour groups from all over the world and who appreciates operating a unique business which showcases all that Tasmanian craftspeople have to offer to visitors.
Only 2 doors from visitor information centre and wool centre, town hall, meeting rooms, close by to Ross Convict Bridge and female factory convict site. Classwood is directly parallel to the official bus stop sign for tourism coaches and also the only public toilets in Ross. It is a short stroll to facilities and bakeries, with an added bonus of having the town swimming pool directly behind the building.
Ross is an historic town in the midlands of the state of Tasmania in Australia. On the Macquarie River, Ross is noted for its historic bridge, original sandstone buildings and convict history.
The colonial township of Ross is one of Australias best-preserved 19th century villages with a total of 40 historic buildings. You can walk the towns tree-lined streets to see examples of the towns architecture including the Ross Bridge (1836), St Johns Church of England (1868) and the Macquarie House and Store (1840s).
Ross is a classified historic town, just under 90 minutes drive north of Hobart (121 kilometres/75 miles) and an hour south of Launceston (78 kilometres/48 miles).
Additional photos of accommodations and storage areas available on request.
Features:
- Floorboards
- Internal Laundry
- Swimming Pool behind building
- Alarm System
- Broadband internet access
- Fireplace(s)
- Heating
- Balcony / Deck
- Garden / Courtyard
- Wall / ceiling insulation
- Rainwater storage tank
- Next to visitorcentre
- 250m to female factory
- Short stroll to bridge
- Close to facilities
- Next to iconic church
- Across from town hall
- Close to meeting rooms