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157 Barkly Street

Ararat VIC 3377, Australia

- Parking
548 m² Land size
- Internal area
$480,000 Last sale (2015)

About this commercial property

157 Barkly Street is in Ararat, VIC and is presented as a Commercial with land size of 548 m². Operational hospitality venue offering accommodation and a bar, listed on multiple directories and featured on the Ararat historic tour Sold for $480,000 on 20 Aug 2015. The estimated weekly rent is $455 per week

Key details

Locality
Ararat
State
VIC
Coordinates
37.28342603 / 142.93049137
GNAF PID
GAVIC410761774
Legal parcel ID
10~E\PP5017
Property type
Commercial
Land size
548 m²
Internal area
-
Built
1911
Heritage overlay
Detected
Land Use Category
Commercial

Commercial property information

Grampians Turf Hotel
Hotel, pub & tavern
Hospitality Hotel / Pub
Verified at this address

Business listed at 157 Barkly Street on Yelp, PubFinda, MapQuest and council heritage page.

Regional hotel and motel offering comfortable rooms, on‑site dining and a bar.
Opening hours
Monday
11:30‑14:30
Tuesday
11:30‑14:30
Wednesday
11:30‑14:30
Thursday
11:30‑14:30
Friday
11:30‑14:30
Saturday
11:30‑14:30
Sunday
11:30‑14:30
Observed facts
Year Built
1911
Storeys
3

Market estimates

Based on curated rent estimate.

Expected weekly rent
$455
Confidence
Medium

Based on the comparable property evidence currently available.

Sales history

EventDatePricePrice per m²
Sale
20 Aug 2015
$480,000$875
Sale
15 Mar 2002
$250,000$456
Sale
15 Dec 1994
$35,000$63
Sale
1 Dec 1981
$65,000$118

Price per m² based on land size of 548 m².

Property insights

Building profile

The Grampians Turf Hotel is a three‑storey masonry building constructed in 1911. It originally featured a decorative cast‑iron and timber verandah and was later remodelled in the 1930s, incorporating Art Deco and Modern design elements. In 1921 the property was among the first in regional Victoria to convert its stables into a car garage, reflecting the early adoption of motor vehicles. Prior to World II it was the tallest building in the town Ararat.vic.gov.au
  • Operational hospitality venue offering accommodation and a bar, listed on multiple directories and featured on the Ararat historic tour
  • Built: 1911
  • 3 Storeys

Property Features

  • Art Deco and Modern styling with original cast‑iron & timber verandah (remodelled in the 1930s) Ararat.vic.gov.au
  • Three storeys, built in 1911
  • Early conversion of stables to car garaging in 1921
  • Tallest building in Ararat prior to World War II
  • Heritage‑listed on the Ararat Historic Driving Tour
  • Art Deco and Modern styling; original cast‑iron & timber verandah; remodelled in 1930s
  • One of the first hotels in regional Victoria to replace stables with car garaging in 1921
  • Heritage listed on Ararat Historic Driving Tour: Featured as ‘Turf Hotel – 157‑159 Barkly Street’ in council’s historic tour materials

Development timeline

1911 – Building constructed
Three‑storey masonry hotel erected Ararat.vic.gov.au
1921 – Stables converted
One of the first regional hotels to replace stables with car garaging
1930s – Remodelling
Introduction of Art Deco and Modern styling
Pre‑WWII – Height record
Tallest building in Ararat before World War II

Area insights

The surrounding precinct places public transport and civic services within easy reach. The nearby mix of destinations supports everyday convenience and local foot traffic

Real Estate Agencies

Ordered by:
Nutrien Harcourts - ARARAT
0.2 km
Ballarat Real Estate - ARARAT
0.3 km
Elders Real Estate Ararat - ARARAT
Ray White Ararat - Ararat
0.1 km

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms, bathrooms, parking spaces, or other key details are listed?
What type of commercial property is located at 157 Barkly Street?

It is a hospitality venue operating as a hotel, motel and pub

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How many storeys does the building have?

The building has three storeys

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When was the current building constructed?

The present structure was erected in 1911

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What architectural style is featured on the property?

It features Art Deco and Modern styling with an original cast‑iron and timber verandah

Ararat.vic.gov.au
Which heritage tourism listing includes this venue?

The hotel is a stop on the Ararat Historic Driving Tour

Ararat.vic.gov.au
What nearby heritage precinct is located within 0.1 km?

Ararat Civic Precinct – a heritage‑listed precinct – 0.1 km away

Which police facility is situated about 0.2 km from the property?

Ararat Police Station – police station – 0.2 km away

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