Step into a storybook setting in the heart of Coonawarra – one of Australia’s most prestigious wine regions – and uncover a rare chance to own not just a property, but a lifestyle.
Coonawarra Cottages is a beautifully curated collection of three distinctive, heritage-style dwellings set across two titles and offered as a thriving short-stay accommodation business.
With a combined average income of approx. $1,000+ per week, these character-rich cottages blend romantic nostalgia with strong commercial appeal – ideal for an investor, owner-operator or someone dreaming of a lifestyle change with income already built in. They come with furniture included so a totally walk in walk out option.
The Residences Skinner’s Cottage (2BR | Own Title | 983m² approx.)
Warm, welcoming and timeless. This weatherboard charmer is perfect as a private residence or larger rental offering, featuring two generously sized bedrooms, a newly updated bathroom, eat-in kitchen, and spacious living with slow combustion fire and R/C A/C. Outdoors, enjoy a tranquil garden setting, gazebo dining, and private grounds – all while guests enjoy the walk-to-winery lifestyle.
The Bank House (1BR | c.1917 Limestone Cottage)
Formerly the local post office and bank, this proud twin-gabled cottage offers a one-bedroom retreat filled with period charm and comfort. Enjoy open-plan living, slow combustion heating, and a spa bathroom with garden views – a guest favourite, often booked for romantic escapes.
The Picker’s Hut (1BR | Cosy & Intimate)
A rustic one-bedroom hideaway ideal for solo travellers or couples. Features include a full kitchen with gas cooking, slow combustion fire, and reverse cycle A/C. Step outside to a large, enclosed pergola and shared access to garden spaces with vineyard glimpses.
Location, Location – & Legacy
Situated directly on the Coonawarra Walking Trail, your guests are quite literally steps from Wynns, Redman Wines, and Ottelia – a regional restaurant gem. The Coonawarra Rail Trail is just around the corner, leading to Penola (10 minutes away), while over 25 cellar doors lie within a short stroll, ride or drive.
This isn't just real estate; it's the perfect pairing of hospitality and heritage. The region's growing wine tourism ensures continued demand, while the cottages’ uniqueness gives you a distinct edge in the accommodation market.
Key Features:
Total land size: approx. 1,966m² across 2 titles
3 dwellings currently offered as self-contained short-stay cottages
Reverse cycle A/C, slow combustion fires, updated kitchens & bathrooms
Proven income stream with forward bookings & optional furniture inclusions
Bore water, septic systems, quiet street with 40m frontage
A Home, A Business, A Lifestyle.
Whether you continue as a savvy investor, live in one while hosting the other two, or simply fall in love with the vineyard-laced pace of life – Coonawarra Cottages is an address where your passions and profits can truly coexist.
Contact our sales team today to schedule your private tour – the next chapter of this story could be yours.
