It’s the original work-from-home opportunity – a commercial shopfront combined with a comfortable three-bedroom residence that allows parents to be near to their young ones and still make a living.
Elders selling agent Kait Copping said 26 Agnes St, Kingston – currently home to well-known antiques and collectibles outlet Trader Mick’s Seaside Emporium – presented a wonderful buying option for families, particularly those with young children.
“It’s the best of both (working and parenting) worlds and a great option for working class families with young children at home,” Ms Copping said.
“You can go to work knowing the kids are right next door and can come through the party room door (that separates the home from the retail space) anytime they need you.”
26 Agnes St, Kingston SE. Supplied
The building’s character facade. Supplied
A bright living area. Supplied
The old-meets-new kitchen and dining area. Supplied
One of the bedrooms. Supplied
A colourful hallway. Supplied
While the established Trader Mick’s venture is available for separate sale, Ms Copping said the eclectic business had limited appeal and it was likely the property, which is listed for $685,000, would sell on its own.
She said the coastal town was crying out for clothing stores, which could provide a lucrative income if the buyer was so inclined.
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“Kingston’s got two pubs and, with the cafe and bakery, there’s probably enough caterings for hospitality already here,” she said.
“But there’s not many clothing stores, particularly those that target the elderly or children, so that would be a good option (for the successful buyer to establish).”
Ms Copping said homes with shopfronts were increasingly rare.
Inside the quirky shop. Supplied
Some more of the shop’s interesting items. Supplied
It’s a picker’s delight. Supplied
Some of its books and assorted treasures. Supplied
It’s almost overwhelming. Supplied
Ideally located in the main street of Kingston, the property offers 158sqm of commercial space, while the adjoining home features a cosy lounge with a wood fire, an eat-in kitchen and a rear undercover entertaining area.
A general store at Georgetown, meanwhile, offers possibilities for those that prefer a little more separation between home and work.
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Listed for sale on a walk-in, walk-out basis for just $250,000, the store, which has stood for over a century, comes complete with an original four-bedroom home on the block next door.
Selling agent Lee Jackson, of Wardle Co Real Estate, said while the home did require major repairs, there was power and running water.
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The history is literally written on the walls. Supplied
It’s a renovator’s delight. Supplied
The shop, which includes a local post office outlet, currently operated for limited hours but Mr Jackson was confident the successful buyer could give it a new lease of life.
“They (the current store operators) are there for the milk and bread and the post office and that’s it,” he said.
“But the new owner could hopefully provide a destination … for the community to gather and meet, have a coffee and a cake or a bun.
“There’s a real opportunity there if someone wanted to do that.”
Inside the shop. Supplied
How good are those ceilings? Supplied
Mr Jackson said having the store located separately to the home had been a drawcard for interested buyers, who were mainly semi-retired “treechangers” looking to take on business ownership for the first time.
“A lot of small business owners enjoy that opportunity to turn the lights off and lock the door, go and enjoy their family at home and switch off for a bit and then come back fresh when you wake up and open the shop,” he said.
“There can be a real benefit to that from a mental health perspective.”
– by Lauren Ahwan
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