Tumut is located halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and has one of the most vibrant and booming economies in Australia.
There are many multinational companies based in Tumut and Visy Industries has just started a $450 million dollar expansion. Tumut is blessed with many lakes, rivers and stunning Snowy Mountains scenery.
Sefton House is located in the centre of Tumut and is one of Tumuts most famous and finest heritage buildings. Sefton House has been totally renovated to the highest standards over the last five years and offers 10 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 en suites, large lounge, gourmet kitchen and dining, 2 hallways and large verandahs.
Sefton House is over 400m2 (43 squares) in size and stands proudly on a large 1,246m2 level block with low maintenance grounds and plenty of parking. Sefton House has a wonderful history and was Tumuts first private maternity hospital, performing arts society, private residence and more.
Today Sefton House is successfully operating as the only Luxury Boutique Motel / Bed & Breakfast in Tumut, with a fantastic clientele, please see website
www.tumutaccommodationcentre.com.au.
All the hard work has been done and there is not 1 cent that needs to be spent. The choice is yours whether you purchase Sefton House and continue as a going concern or use it as your private residence, or live in one part and run the accommodation as well. Sefton House is heritage listed which gives you extra benefits and allowances from the Tumut Coucil and can be operated as a medical centre, accounting, restaurant, solicitors, private residence etc.
The current owners are selling only due to long distance family commitments and priced at walk in walk out, it is a bargain.
If you don’t require all the motel equipment, there will be a price adjustment. If you are looking for something extra special and unique, we are genuine sellers please don’t hesitate to phone.
Sefton House History
Sefton House is a late Victorian Mansion and one of Tumuts most renowned and admired heritage landmarks.
Lovingly renovated over the past 5 years with original features of high ceilings, mantle pieces, picture rails, French doors, large verandahs with lace work, intricate and ornate architectural detailing and large rooms.
Sefton House was built in harmony with Tumuts gold rush era in the 1890's by Mr Harry Hoad from the famous Hoad family who are of Yarrangobilly Caves fame, politicians and grandfather of tennis great Lew Hoad, etc. Mr Hoad was commissioned to build one of his finest works Sefton House for Nurse Annie Emery's mother who set up Tumuts First Private Maternity Hospital.
Mrs Emery looked after mums from the local district for many years. Sefton House then became a private residence for quite a while until Mrs Emery's daughter Nurse Annie Emery re opened Sefton House as Tumuts Private Maternity Hospital.
Today as you talk with some of Tumuts finest residents and those who were born at Sefton House, their sense of pride to have been born in Sefton House and to see it beautifully restored, is very apparent.
Sefton House then converted back to a private residence for two families for many years. Sefton House was then re opened by Sister Harris as Tumuts Private Maternity Hospital for many years.
From 1940 on Sefton House then became Headquarters for the Italian Officers Prisoners of War.
Sefton House was home for the many Italians who voluntarily surrendered to the allies and were welcomed and integrated into the Tumut community.
Sefton House then became Tumuts First Ambulance Station and housed the first Ambulance Officer and his family.
The grounds of Sefton House were used to park the expensive Ambulance vehicle and when called upon, the Ambulance Officer Mr Wignall would go out and pick up the patients in the Ambulance Vehicle and deliver them up to the Tumut Hospital in Simpson Street.
Sefton House then reverted back to a private residence for many years and enjoyed by distinguished families over this period of Australian History, Sefton House was also once the headquarters for the local Performing Arts Society, and also owned by a law firm.
Take a closer look at the architecture of Sefton House you'll notice unusual and unique features such as the three leaf and four leaf clovers made of carved timber above the castellated projecting front bay window with stucco panels.
There are decorative plaster and rendered window sills and lintel dressage. Absolutely delightful is the unique corbelled fancy brickwork encircling the entire top walls of Sefton House.
The bricks are all hand made locally and form a beautiful design on Sefton House, displaying magnificent Victorian architecture and creativity there is much to see at Sefton House.
PHONE : RENAA 02 69475790 or
Mobile 0408475790
E-MAIL : booking@tumutaccommodationcentre.com.au
WEBSITE: www.tumutaccommodationcentre.com.au
Available now for your consideration at $728,000.
