Patrons tune in to sale of nation music legend’s issue dwelling

An previous transformed butter manufacturing facility in South Australia’s Riverland area, which by no means produced a single pound of butter however as soon as served because the proud dwelling of a rustic music legend, has been listed on the market, including a brand new chapter to its storied historical past.

Constructed within the early twentieth century and recognized domestically because the Outdated Butter Manufacturing unit, 7 Macdonald Rd, Monash has served many functions, together with as the house of Kadina-born music legend Dean “Rocky” Web page and spouse Viv.

The late nation music star was recognized for hits equivalent to A A whole lot Thousand Aces and Good Outdated Aussie Beer and for showing on weekly radio and TV applications all through the fifties and sixties.

He counted Slim Dusty, Lonnie Lee, Chad Morgan amongst his many buddies and was instrumental in establishing the South Australian Nation Music Awards and Rocky’s Corridor of Fame and Pioneers Museum in Barmera.

He additionally treasured his Monash dwelling which bought to Ian and Jenny Schober solely a yr after his passing in 1997.

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The character homestead at 7 Mcdonald Rd, Monash. Equipped

How’s that for a setting? Equipped

The grand entrance is giant sufficient to host a ball. Equipped

Mr Schober stated the couple spend vital time and sources to rework the property into an govt dwelling and boutique BnB.

“Earlier than renovations might begin, all of the previous outbuildings hooked up to the stone part needed to be eliminated – in order that’s the place the renovating started,” Mr Schober stated.

“It was virtually stripped naked, leaving solely the stone partitions, the roof rafters, and all its attraction. We needed to revive the character of the gorgeous previous stone constructing to its former glory.

“We completed so it’s time to maneuver on. Whereas we’ve actually loved the expertise of renovating, we’d prefer to see another person dwell the dream. We’re in search of one thing smaller and are enthusiastic about retirement.”

Based on the Berri Barmera Council, the butter manufacturing facility, situated about 2km from Barmera on the Sturt Freeway to Monash, was established by the Irrigation Fee over 100 years in the past.

The constructing has served varied functions through the years, together with being use by native farmers, troopers, sporting golf equipment, limestone manufacturing, and as a shearing shed.

The house’s fashionable kitchen. Equipped

One other view from the primary entrance corridor. Equipped

In 1920, lime kilns had been put in, and at its peak, about 600 males had been employed there, many residing on-site.

Throughout the early Nineteen Twenties, the Soldier Settler’s Co-operative Scheme operated its workplace and sporting groups’ headquarters from the manufacturing facility.

By 1939, the constructing had turn into a shearing shed, and the butter manufacturing facility undertaking was deserted, with the constructing by no means having processed any milk or producing butter.

It was later transformed right into a residence by Rocky Web page and his spouse.

Lead agent Greg Cram stated he’s anticipating a variety of various consumers to take curiosity within the historic dwelling.

“This property will attraction to a variety of consumers,” he Cram stated.

“It’s excellent for buyers looking for a singular asset, these desirous about operating a country-style Airbnb, or households in search of a way of life property to name dwelling.

“We’re operating a marketing campaign significantly concentrating on consumers from outdoors the realm. Our purpose is to safe an excellent consequence that displays the labour of affection poured into this property.”

Expressions of Curiosity shut February 28, except bought prior.