Finally!

[artme]

Don't have any current plans to move to Tassie But at those prices it is tempting.

SWMBO just won't be in it anyway!!!

[P.W.H.]

I was going to say "I hope they paid you to take it off their hands" until I saw what you did pay for it (more or less). Can't really go wrong there! Alas, 30 years ago I would've jumped at the chance to take on a project like that, but I know damn well that my body would betray me these days. 1 hour on my knees means at least 1 week of gimp .... (

Looks like a nice place you're moving to! Congratulations.

[OldGrain]

Don't have any current plans to move to Tassie But at those prices it is tempting.

SWMBO just won't be in it anyway!!!

. Irwell Street, Zeehan TAS 7469 - House for Sale - 2012493264

Have a look at what you can/could buy in the area! And what i mention in my Reply **** #15.****

[OldGrain]

I was going to say "I hope they paid you to take it off their hands" until I saw what you did pay for it (more or less). Can't really go wrong there! Alas, 30 years ago I would've jumped at the chance to take on a project like that, but I know damn well that my body would betray me these days. 1 hour on my knees means at least 1 week of gimp .... (

Looks like a nice place you're moving to! Congratulations.

I`m 65.Retired recently. Only me & the pooch. Had quad bypass 8 or so years ago.Still able bodied & there`s no rush for winning a comp so i`ll just plod along keeping my mind & body active. I hope. gordo

[ian]

if you are prepared to wait for an auction on unpaid rates you could be lucky in grabbing a house for as little *$1511.04 ! This is a true & current figure as noted by the council of properties due for upcoming auction which will occur if monies aren`t paid within 90 days as per Section 137 Local Govt Act.*The above mentioned figure relates to house that is real estate listed for over $100K. Meaning if the house doesn`t sell from real estate it will go to council auction.The listing i have per the council indicates some 35 properties at present with Address & Rates Due.

you could buy two or three for parts

[artme]

Been through Zeehan a couple of times. Both were Bloody Freezing and both in summer!!

Must admit that it is a beautiful part of the world.

...and there is plenty of firewood about!

>>>and he who cuts his own wood warms himself twice!

[Big Shed]

Been watching an interesting series of programs called Back Roads, hosted by Heather Ewart on the ABC.

A series of 8 programs about different Oz towns, one of which is about Queenstown Tas.
If you haven't seen this, most are still available ABC iView.

Back Roads - Episode 7 Queenstown : ABC iview

[OldGrain]

Hi BigShed. Did watch it a couple of times actually. And it really is quite a pretty place now. Moreso than a lot of on-line pics you see. gordo

[skot]

OldGrain,

If Queenstown is your go...why didn't you buy the former Hospital & Nurse's Quarters. Plenty of room for Forum GTGs.

30 Rooms
20 Toilets
3000 m2 of Buildings
2.5 ha land
30 Carpark spaces

$205,000 + GST

[rustynail]

Market it as the biggest B&B in Australia.

[OldGrain]

I`m surprised no one has actually taken it up as a B&B albeit a swag of motels etc in & around the area.They all seem to be doing alright. gordo

[wheelinround]

Gordo just saw the pics wow you are going to be a busy boy. Hope you are settled in before winter hits and snows you in. Have it on good authority that when it snows can't get in or out to Hobart or Strauhn. Nice to be so close to Huon, Tassie Oak, Blachhearted Sassafras.

Progress photos of the reno please.

[OldGrain]

Gday Ray. As an introduction to some of the work ahead of me there i just this morning bought this:
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Given the ceiling height it will come in very handy.Included a pair of Outriggers.Display unit $550. gordo

[artme]

Looks like an excellent buy!!

Hope it's sturdy enough at that price!!

[OldGrain]

Hi Artme. Got it online through this mob & picked up at local (Revesby) warehouse.Must be doing alright as they have some 80 plus distributors.***Added spec sheet*** above.
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