Restoration Dream, 1353sqm on Main Street - SOLD BY SUZIE PERRIN
Awaiting restoration to former glory and located on the main street of Dumbleyung are the bones of an old building which offers a wealth of history in the small township. The main bonus of this property is the large 1353 sqm block with street frontage. The original windows still overlook the main street - with 3 rooms framed up under the main roof. Access is available via the rear lane along with side access through the double mesh gates. Be the next investor to add to the already rich history. Priced to sell call Exclusive Selling Agent Suzie Perrin today on 0438 545 265 to ensure you don't miss out.
****please note there is currently no livable accommodation on site at the property and is vacant land with the building at the front which contains no bedrooms and bathrooms.
24 Absolon Street Dumbleyung Minimum rated Rates $528, ESL $103, Bin $516 and Sewerage $339.76 Last year ttl $1486.76
History of the Building:
The first Malcolm and Co had always played a significant part in the lives of the settlers in the Nippering- Dumbleyung area since arriving from Perth in 1909 and buying the Dumbleyung and Nippering stores from CA Piesse and Sons. The stores were one stop shops, selling grocery items, machinery, clothing, furniture, hardware, building materials, fertilizers and seeds. The Nippering store housed the first telephone in that area. (It is uncertain when the Nippering store closed but it was no longer in evidence after 1915. It is known that it was relocated to become Malcolm's Store in Lake Grace)
In 1910 Mr Malcolm called tenders and built a large and commodious store in Dumbleyung, the first building to be erected on the Dumbleyung town site. It was situated close to the post office and opposite the railway station in Absolon Street. A manager and two assistants worked in the shop. These three staff 'Honest John' Mitchell, Mr Woods and Mr Barnard stayed employed by Malcolm for 18 years.
Mr Malcolm died in 1930 and was buried on Saturday 30 August. Out of respect for his contribution to Dumbleyung, all the shops closed their doors and the Dumbleyung football team chose not to play in the District Grand Final (which they were expected to win) on that day.
Over the years, the building has hosted many different owners and new extensions. Businesses which have operated out of the shop include John Mitchell with a grocery store which was purchased by John Stone in 1950; Bill Dawson's machinery business; Les Kellow's electrical shop and the RTC store. The extension on the west side used to be Groom Bros Elder's Agents premises back in 1930.
