Premium Dual-Shop Freehold in Ararat's Commercial Core - Ideal for Owner-Occupiers or Developers

A rare and strategic opportunity in the heart of Ararat's busiest commercial precinct, 266 & 268 Barkly Street offer a combined site that is ripe for transformation. Whether you're an owner-occupier seeking a high-exposure location or a developer looking for your next project, this dual-fronted holding delivers on size, location, and future potential.
Perfectly positioned in the center of Ararat's most densely developed commercial strip, this high-profile property is surrounded by national retailers, service stations, local businesses, and directly opposite the well-frequented Ararat Central Motel. With constant foot traffic and heavy passing vehicles, the exposure here is unmatched.
Offered together, 266 and 268 Barkly Street sit on a combined landholding of approx. 508sqm with excellent street frontage and rear lane access - providing a rare chance to consolidate into a single large commercial footprint.
266 Barkly Street: Open retail floorplan with rear storage, staff kitchenette, and flexible layout ideal for a variety of business types.
268 Barkly Street: Welcoming reception area, kitchenette, staff room and amenities - well-suited to office, consulting, or specialty retail use.
Currently tenanted by a long-standing barber and op shop on month-to-month agreements, the site delivers a modest holding income of $11,539.20 per annum, giving you flexibility to plan your next move while generating interim returns.

Highlights include:

• Rare double-title freehold in Ararat's main commercial zone
• Land size approx. 508 sqm
• Excellent development or redevelopment potential (STCA)
• Rear lane access for deliveries or future design flexibility
• Ideal for merging into a single large premises or multi-use development
• Surrounded by major brands, fuel stations, motels, and essential services
• Solid short-term income with flexible tenancy arrangements

This is a tightly held pocket of Barkly Street with very few opportunities of this scale and flexibility. Whether you're planning to launch your business, expand your footprint, or undertake a full redevelopment, this site ticks all the boxes for location, access, and long-term growth.
Seize the opportunity - premium real estate like this rarely hits the market in central Ararat.

For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Fiona McDonald - 0419 118 282 or fiona_mcdonald@raywhite.com

All information about the property has been provided to Ray White by third parties. Ray White has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to the property.

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School catchments

Marian College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 0.24km
Ararat Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 0.27km
St Mary's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 0.44km
Ararat North Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 1.2km
Ararat Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 1.2km
Ararat Secondary College-School Farm Campus Secondary Government 1.4km
Ararat West Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 1.5km
Moyston Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 14.9km
Great Western Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 16.8km
Maroona Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 17.9km
Buangor Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 23.0km
Stawell Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 27.9km
Concongella Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 28.0km
St Patrick's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 28.2km
Stawell West Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 28.3km
Stawell Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 29.1km
Pomonal Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 30.6km
Willaura Primary School Primary Prep-5 Government 33.7km
Landsborough Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 35.7km
Beaufort Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 43.1km
Lake Bolac College Combined Prep-12 Government 49.2km
Brauer Secondary College-Dunkeld Annexe Secondary Government 64.9km
Maryborough Education Centre-Beckworth Campus Combined Government 74.8km
Maryborough Education Centre Combined Prep-12 Government 74.8km
Highview College Secondary 7-12 Independent 75.5km
Derrinallum P-12 College Combined Prep-12 Government 77.0km
St Arnaud Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 80.1km
Yuille Park Community College-Young Parents Campus Combined Government 82.7km
Yuille Park Community College Combined Prep-12 Government 82.7km
Yuille Park Community College-Yuille Campus Combined Government 82.7km

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