Renowned George Bass Hotel on Hade Ave up for sale for $1.7m

A popular pub — known as the “gateway” to Phillip Island — is up for grabs for $1.7m. Find out how to make it yours.

A rare opportunity has risen for a potential buyer to purchase the iconic George Bass Hotel for $1.7m. Picture: Supplied

A rare opportunity to own one of southeast Victoria’s most iconic country pubs is up for grabs.

The renowned George Bass Hotel on Hade Ave — an established landmark since 1882 — is on the market for $1.7m.

It’s the ideal development location for someone wanting to own their own business and features a public bar area, restaurant, commercial kitchen, seating for 80 plus guests and an outdoor zone.

The Bass Hotel is popular with locals and tourists. Picture: Supplied

Real Estate agent Scott Lethbridge said someone with their own flair could add to the pub’s lustre.

“Someone might buy it that has a passion for making great meals or maybe entertainment,” Mr Lethbridge said.

“Something like that to make it a really good destination for people and the bottle shop — there’s plenty of scope for it.

“You could turn it into somewhere where people can go, pick up a coffee, some fresh bread or a drive thru service that way as well.”

Mr Lethbridge said the hotel was the “gateway” to Phillip Island.

“There‘s plenty of traffic coming through and just a really, a really good sort of destination stop-off point for people coming from Melbourne,” he said.

“It’s about an hour from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It’s a short drive, but it’s a good opportunity to stop off on the way if you’re going to Wilsons Promontory or Phillip Island.”

Real Estate agent Scott Lethbridge says the property is the “gateway” to Phillip Island. Picture: Supplied

Mr Lethbridge added the property was a bonus for people that want to get in there and do their own thing.

The property also has a planning permit for subdivision into five lots.

Also included is a renovated three-bedroom unit behind the pub, suitable for a manager or owner’s permanent residence or short term accommodation stay.

The entire property is on 1ha includes a planning permit for subdivision into five lots. Picture: Supplied

Mr Lethbridge said the pub was a good destination stop-off point for people travelling to and from Melbourne. Picture: Supplied

The property is situated along the banks of the Bass River and is close to Bass Coast tourist spots including Grantville, Kilcunda, Wonthaggi, San Remo and Phillip Island.

Anyone interested in purchasing the property is urged to put in an offer today — head to Garth Lisle Property Consultants to secure your spot.