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Overview
This landmark property, known as The Convent, stands out as a unique and grand offering in Grafton's CBD, boasting a scenic view over the Clarence River. Spanning just over one acre, its considerable size and heritage charm combine with extensive functionality to present a rare real estate opportunity.
Currently serving as a business hub and office space, the property offers immense versatility. Its impressive scale, dual street frontage, and well-planned layout can accommodate a multitude of future applications including commercial enterprises, boutique accommodation, or a prestigious function centre. Accessibility has been thoughtfully integrated through wide hallways, handrails, ramps, and a lift, ensuring ease of movement without sacrificing its grandeur.
Comprised of three distinct levels, the building caters to varied uses and requirements. The entry level supports business or hospitality operations with multiple rooms and offices, a full commercial kitchen, and ample restroom facilities. Upstairs, the second floor enhances the utility with additional offices, kitchens, bathrooms, and sunrooms framing extensive river views. The top floor is tailored for independent living, offering private lounge areas, bedrooms, kitchen, and bath facilities, ideal for on-site accommodation or retreat spaces.
Additional amenities include a four-bay brick garage for secure parking and storage, a charming courtyard perfect for social gatherings or quiet reflection, and a secondary dwelling currently set up as a functional event space featuring modern kitchen facilities and technology. Climate control is comprehensive throughout all areas facilitated by multiple air conditioning units, providing comfort all year round.
The property's 51-panel solar system contributes significantly to its energy efficiency, helping to manage ongoing operational costs. The many rooms of varied sizes and layouts further add to the property’s adaptability, offering a solid foundation for customization to meet individual business or residential visions.
- Approximate 4,019 sqm block
- Prime CBD location
- Clarence River views
- Dual street frontage
- Seven full bathrooms and 14 toilets
- Four kitchens/kitchenettes including a commercial kitchen
- Comprehensive air conditioning
- Secondary dwelling/function centre
- Four-bay garage
- 51-panel solar energy system
- Zoned R1 General Residential
This historic estate appeals to investors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries seeking a property of grand proportions and exceptional potential in an unbeatable riverside location. To be sold by auction, The Convent combines heritage with practical versatility for multiple uses.
Local Market Insights
In Grafton, Quiet Listings observed 22 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, up from 19 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $650,455. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 79%, followed by land (11%), and units (4%). Ray White was the most active agency in this area, representing 45.5% of all new listings in the last 30 days. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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Location
Grafton NSW 2460
Market Insights for Grafton NSW 2460
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