If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own town, just like the Rose family’s infamous purchase in the hit TV show Schitt’s Creek, then you might have your opportunity with the small Victorian town of Coopers Creek hitting the market.
Set on 11 acres on the Thomson River, Coopers Creek is a former mining town settled during the Victorian gold rush in the 1800s.
The town sale consists of 21 lots ranging in size from 660sq m to over 12,000sq m, including a fully equipped pub with pool room, dining area, stage, open fireplaces and a commercial kitchen as well as a two-bedroom home with beautiful views from the veranda.
Once home to a population of about 250 people, the town was slowly purchased by the Holyoak family over time, starting in the 1960s, after they fell in love with the idyllic riverside location.
Mason White McDougall Director Ian Mason said it was hard to put a price on an entire town but expected it might sell for around $2.5-$3 million, which is about the same as a single house in Kew or Hawthorn in Melbourne.
“If you have ever wanted to own your own town or be the mayor of your own domain, this is the place for you,” Mr Mason said.
“Whether it’s setting up a tourism business or a desire to live off grid immersed in nature, Coopers Creek offers endless opportunities including a break from city life and a change of scenery in one of Victoria’s most pristine natural environments.
“Like the Rose family in Schitt’s Creek, Coopers Creek could be a life-changing move for the right buyer.”
The town offers a picturesque location nestled in the mountains just 15 minutes’ drive from Rawson and about two hours from Melbourne.
Coopers Creek is also close to Traralgon and Mt Baw Baw for those that enjoy skiing.
Surrounded by beautiful bushland on the Thomson River, the town is also a haven for bushwalkers, 4WD enthusiasts, kayakers, fishermen and horse riders, and has mostly been used for camping, adventure holidays and music festivals.
