A rural property recognised for its quirky inclusion and known as the ‘Tram House’ has hit the market in the NSW hinterlands.
The home at 8284 Armidale Rd, Dorrigo, sits on an 18.8 acre property near Guy Fawkes National Park.
Originally housing workers in the Queensland cotton fields, the Bondi tram was purchased by the previous owner and incorporated into the home design as a central conversation piece.
The home at 8284 Armidale Rd, Dorrigo. Images: Supplied
The tram inside the home
Listed via Ray White Rural Dorrigo agent Carl Hurford, the home has a price tag of $875,000.
“This isn’t just any family home – it’s a creative sanctuary where a genuine Bondi tram carriage forms the heart of the residence, creating one of the region’s most unique and memorable properties,” Mr Hurford said.
For vendors Jo and Jason Edwards, finding the property 15 years ago was a welcomed fate.
“We were in Bellingen and wanted our kids to have a different lifestyle,” Ms Edwards said.
“Before it was even ours, I knew at the gate this was home.
“It’s quirky and unique and it’s private – it’s spacious and creative.
“It’s a world away, and we always want to come home to it.”
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The tram interior inside the home
Inside the home at 8284 Armidale Road
According to Ms Edwards, the full-sized Bondi tram carriage is a remarkable feature that runs two-thirds into the main house before jutting out into a sun-drenched sunroom.
“The tram is in great condition,” Ms Edwards said.
“The doors still work, the windows still go up and down – it’s huge and it’s been beautifully preserved.”
The middle section of the tram serves as a walkway through the living areas.
“Everyone knows this as the ‘Tram House,” she said.
“All the timber throughout the home was sourced from local mills, giving the property deep roots in the region’s history and character.”
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Aerial view of the home with its distinctive tram inclusion
The interior of the home
According to Ms Edwards, combined with the tram’s heritage the home represents a unique blend of local craftsmanship and transport nostalgia.
The property has been a haven for the Edwards family for a decade and a half, where their four children could roam, ride motorbikes as well as camp on their own land.
“I have always felt safe here,” Ms Edwards said.
They are now downsizing, relocating to Tasmania and hope that another family will create beautiful memories just like they have.
“It’s not been an easy decision to sell,” Ms Edwards said.
“We are getting older, and it’s time for the next chapter.”
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