Set in the historic village of Binda NSW with some fine examples of colonial stone buildings, this lovingly restored blue granite house sits on 5 acres with nine separate building blocks. It has 4 bedrooms, a large bathroom with sunken bath and old pot belly stove, 3 open fireplaces large lounge and dining area, 2 storey verandah at the front and separate accommodation with a bathroom opening onto another verandah.

The entire area is surrounded by landscaped gardens including a 2 megalitre dam, barbeque areas, large vegie garden, stone walls and established native and fruit trees.

It is National Trust noted, has been featured in The Land Newspaper and on Mid-State TV. As part of the sesqui centenary of the post office, the house was put on a frank.

Built in 1875 by the McDonald brothers as a general store. In 1880 the original post office, which was located on the opposite side of the creek, was moved to the purpose built skillion side of the house. Complaints that it was too difficult to get over the creek and marshy land, even by horseback prompted the move. It is said that Ben Hall slept here.

In 1889 the first telegram service was installed and in 1907 a local telephone exchange started operation. A full trunkline service and Commonwealth Bank was set up in 1913. Later it became frock shop and drapery store and a collection point for the 1st World War effort.

 

 

Contact:

Bunty Ellis-Freeman

Phone: 02 48356016 or mobile 0419 431270

 Email: bunty1940@skymesh.com.au

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