159 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA 6530

159 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA 6530 **** AUCTION 13/3/25 *****

Activewest Real Estate has been appointed by the City of Greater Geraldton under authority of the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 to offer for auction 159 Marine Terrace Geraldton commonly known as the “Mercantile Club”

This property consists of an allotment of 1448m2 of prime location in the heart of the Geraldton commercial CBD.

The building is a two-storey historic monument to the foresight of the original members of the Mercantile Club over 128 years ago.

With the property size of 1448m2 and a building footprint of approximately 65% there is a significant parking space and even undercover parking as well.

The upstairs area is a substantial essentially open, area with a large imposing bar and what was dining, dance floor, entertaining and separate amenities.

Downstairs comprises two generously proportioned retail premises flanking the double timber entry doors to the upstairs area.

The building is constructed of rendered masonry and brick with the original building commenced between 1893 and 1910. A significant extension was added in 1973. The property has a municipal heritage category of 2 on the register (place number 289).

There is no doubt that such a compelling property as this with a sizable land holding coupled with a capacious building has many attractions and possibilities.

All intending buyers are advised and encouraged to conduct their own due diligence.

• Land Component 1448m2.

• Building area upstairs - 941m2

• Building area downstairs - 462 m2

• Building area Shop 1 - 196m2

• Building area Shop 2 - 242m2

• Zoning RC3 .

• The building has a Municipal Heritage classification 2.

• Place number 289.

• Previous use retail premises - ground floor.

• Licensed Community Club – second floor.

• Original building date between 1893 – 1910.

• Extension date 1973.

• Located in the heart of the Geraldton CBD.

Central Marine Terrace location, huge potential. With local government exercised discretion and approvals the property may be able to be used for permitted zone uses (with appropriate approvals) include:-

*Accommodation /residential both short and long term

* Multiple retail premises

* Community use purposes

* Consulting rooms

* Medical Centre

* Office/reception centre

and other uses as approved by the relevant authorities.

The auction will be conducted in the Geraldton Multi-Purpose Centre 254 Marine Tce, Geraldton on 13th March 2025 at 10.30am.

Settlement date will be 30 days from date of contract.

For further details contact Murray Fraser on 0407 381 371