Rare ACT commercial offering: Historic Tharwa General Store listed after 100 years

Unlike many historic towns, Tharwa’s charm lies in having simply remained a village.

Rather than leveraging its status as the ACT’s oldest official settlement to draw tourists, it stays authentically true to its quiet roots and its tiny, tight-knit population.

Situated just 30 kilometres south of Canberra, the hamlet’s local general store, which has been in the same family for more than 100 years, is now looking for a new owner.

Mark Nicholls of Raine & Horne Commercial says this presents a “rare and highly compelling” opportunity.

“The Tharwa General Store is a long-standing village landmark that has served the local community for generations,” he says. “This weatherboard property sits on a substantial 2216-square-metre commercial landholding with character, history and future potential upside.”

A Crown lease purpose clause permits use, including as a general store, museum, arts and crafts shop, or cafe.

Nicholls says the opportunity might suit an owner with a vision for a lifestyle business in a rural setting.

“They could certainly leverage the property’s character and history to create a unique foundation,” he says.

Beyond the site boundaries, the property benefits from its central village position, adjacent to the Tharwa Community Hall and Tennis Court.

Price on Application

11 North Street, Tharwa ACT 2620

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