Receivers' Sale - A Slice of Hilltop's History with Modern Living

Few properties carry the weight of history and the promise of opportunity in equal measure. The former Historic Post Office at 42 Marsden Street is one of them. Built in the mid-19th century from enduring double brick, this iconic Boorowa landmark has been sensitively transformed into a comfortable and characterful residence, preserving the soaring ceilings, thick masonry walls, and timeless architectural detail that no modern build could ever replicate. This is a home with a story and room for yours.

Commanding a remarkable 1,836m²* allotment on Boorowa's main street and zoned MU1 Mixed Use, the possibilities here are as expansive as the landholding itself. Whether your vision is a distinguished family home, a boutique business or hospitality venture, a savvy investment, or a future development (STCA), this highly visible, superbly located property sits at the very heart of a warm and thriving regional community, steps from cafés, shops, and all essential amenities.

Key Features:

• Historic former post office with mid-19th-century origins and iconic street presence
• Sensitively adapted for modern residential living without compromising period character
• Three spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms
• Solid double-brick construction of exceptional quality and longevity
• Generous, flexible floor plan suited to residential, commercial, or mixed-use purposes
• Substantial 1,836m²* township allotment and a genuinely rare find in any town centre
• MU1 Mixed Use zoning with significant future development potential (STCA)
• All town services and telecommunications infrastructure already connected
• Prime main street position with outstanding visibility and accessibility
• Walking distance to local shops, cafés, schools, and community services
• One of Boorowa's most admired and instantly recognisable heritage buildings
• Approximately 36 minutes* to Yass, 1hour and 3 minutes* to Canberra ACT, and 34 minutes* to Young

Conclusion

Rich in history, generous in scale, and alive with potential, the Historic Post Office at 42 Marsden Street is the most compelling heritage offering to come to market in Boorowa in recent memory, a landmark property for a buyer with the vision to match it.

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School catchments

St Joseph's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 0.25km
Boorowa Central School Combined K-12 Government 0.95km
Murringo Public School Primary K-6 Government 24.2km
Binalong Public School Primary K-6 Government 27.1km
Murrumburrah High School Secondary 7-12 Government 34.5km
Murrumburrah Public School Primary K-6 Government 35.0km
Trinity Catholic Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 35.8km
Bowning Public School Primary K-6 Government 37.8km
Young North Public School Primary K-6 Government 40.3km
New Madinah College Combined K-10 Independent 40.3km
St Mary's Primary School Primary K-6 Catholic 40.8km
Young Public School Primary K-6 Government 41.2km
Young High School Secondary 7-12 Government 41.2km
Hennessy Catholic College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 41.2km
Wombat Public School Primary K-6 Government 43.2km
Monteagle Public School Primary K-6 Government 43.5km
Koorawatha Public School Primary Government 47.1km
Yass High School Secondary 7-12 Government 47.6km
Yass Public School Primary K-6 Government 47.7km
Sacred Heart Central School Combined K-10 Catholic 66.5km
St Raphael's Catholic School Cowra Combined K-12 Catholic 67.4km
Cootamundra High School Secondary 7-12 Government 67.7km
Crookwell High School Secondary 7-12 Government 68.9km
Cowra High School Secondary 7-12 Government 69.3km
The Henry Lawson High School Secondary 7-12 Government 78.3km
Aunty Agnes Shea High School Secondary 7 Government 86.8km
Taqwa School Combined K-10 Independent 87.9km
Gundagai High School Secondary 7-12 Government 88.9km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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