Steeped in history winding back a century, the infamous “State Mines Hotel” is now officially on the market for your competition after undertaking breathtaking improvements throughout. Impressive, imposing and extremely inviting, not only are you buying arguably Wonthaggi’s most iconic building, you are also gaining an immediate income stream in the form of a 5 star review rated B&B.
Ceasing operation back in 1957, State Mines Hotel has received a new lease of life, spectacularly refurbished and upgraded whilst still maintaining numerous historical features and having the added bonus of being recognised as a registered B&B.

The entire property is sprawled over a third of an acre with vibrant gardens surrounding the striking, historical building. Classic features such as 16ft ceilings, exposed brickwork, original open fireplaces and polished floorboards remain a part of this timeless piece of real estate, keeping the historical integrity well and truly intact.

Attracting guests from all over the world and the country, many as repeat guests, the State Mines Hotel B&B has been in operation since October 2016 with raving reviews from its inception as shown via Booking.com and airBnB. Currently, 3 out of the 5 upstairs guest rooms are offered as accommodation at any one time with each assigned their own stunning new bathroom, reverse cycle, TV and luxurious beds mattresses and the finest of linen. The entire B&B portion of the property will remain setup and furnished and will remain with the property at settlement. An extensive detailed list is available for serious buyers, with thousands of dollars of quality items remaining with the property.

A new cafe style galley kitchenette with beautiful garden views is stationed upstairs where a daily continental breakfast is provided by our more than accommodating Vendors. Off street parking via Station St welcomes guests who have ample secure parking along with a private entrance to begin their pleasurable stay. The front lounge area dedicated to guests is a real highlight of this astounding property, the perfect place to read a book or relax in front of the roaring open fire.

The addition of a “house within a house” is the perfect place for separating business from pleasure. It features a bedroom, separate open plan kitchen/living complete with all modern conveniences, brand new bathroom and updated, spacious laundry.

Two voluminous open plan rooms scream quality and sophistication and are flooded with natural light, making them an ideal area to hold functions and events or to simply enjoy a game of snooker on the slate table and enjoy a cold beverage from the impressive handcrafted bar. Catering for a crowd can be done with ease and pleasure in a wonderfully designed industrial kitchen which includes 2 self cleaning ovens and dishwasher, BBQ grill, soft close drawers and masses of storage and bench space.

The entertaining deck is another star of the show with magical views over the finely maintained gardens which includes numerous varieties of plants, flowers, fruit trees and vegetables. An inbuilt bar and fold out awning makes this space enjoyable yet practical and is the perfect space to share a bottle of bubbles. A huge custom designed shed has direct access off Dudley St and will hold quite a few vehicles, boat, caravan etc whilst being secured by double gates and sensor alarm system. The location is brilliant also, directly adjacent to the Wonthaggi Rail Trail, Pony Club and Wetlands walking tracks.

As you can see, this historical property offers an array of potential uses. Whether the current successful B&B is expanded and advertised to its full potential it could be used for further business pursuits such as a function centre, B&B or art gallery STCA, or your own homestead or home away from home, State Mines Hotel is ready to enter its next chapter of what is a rich history.