As the advertisements on daytime TV would enthusiastically tease, “But wait, there’s more!” – and it’s arguably better than free steak knives!
The seller of this outback South Australian home has upped the ante and is throwing a bus into the deal.
While it’s no longer operational, the old bus, which is included in the listing for Lot 361 O’Connor Rd, Coober Pedy, has potential to be used as extra living space.
Andrews Property selling agent Misty Mance said it could perhaps be a playroom for the kids or even a home gym.
MORE: Surprising Aussie city leading price growth over past decade
The Coober Pedy property at Lot 361 O'Connor Rd comes with a bus.
The property is listed for sale with a $128,000 price guide.
It has two bedrooms and one bathroom.
“It’s quirky, it’s pretty cool. It adds a nice little facet to the property,’’ Ms Mance said.
“At one point, I have seen it decked out like a gym with bench press (equipment) and pieces like that and it’s also been used as a semi-cubby house sort of thing.
“At the moment, it’s really just there (sitting idle) but it’s got the potential if someone wanted to use it.
“You would have to check properly but maybe it could even be recommissioned. It could be a rough gem that you can tizzy up’’
The former State Government Authority (STA, now Adelaide Metro) bus was moved to Coober Pedy several years ago by a former owner of the property, Ms Mance said.
Property data shows it has been parked at the home since at least 2013.
When it originally arrived on site, there was no shed to store it so the then-owners proceeded to build one around the parked bus, Ms Mance said.
It has since been relocated to the rear of the property, where it has attracted interest from buyers looking to purchase it minus the two-bedroom home.
MORE: Sellers bring pizzas to home’s auction
It is currently tenanted.
There are plenty of people showing interest in the property, but mainly for the bus.
The property also has a large shed.
“My answer (to those potential purchasers) has been quick and it’s, ‘No, it stays with the property’,’’ Ms Mance said.
“The current owner is just looking to move the property on (with the bus included).
“It can be quite a bit of a headache having to make the arrangements (to sell the home and the bus separately) and sometimes you can be further out of pocket doing that.
“(The vendor) who used to live there is lovely but her husband passed away unexpectedly and she has a 10-year-old son and they just want to move on.’’
While uncommon, Ms Mance said it’s not the only home and bus package she has ever sold.
Several years ago, she listed a dugout home with a bus that had been converted to a “guest retreat’’.
“That one was a beautiful, (Adelaide) Metro-style old bus that sat out the front and literally was a feature (of the property),’’ she said.
“You could go out there and read a book or eat your lunch out there. It really was quite quirky.’’
The current listing is priced at $128,000 and includes a two-bedroom home with a recently updated kitchen and bathroom and a large shed.
Currently tenanted at $230 a week, Ms Mance said it was ideal for investors looking to continue it as a rental.
– by Lauren Ahwan
English (US) · 