A rural property known for its quirky inclusion known as the ‘Tram House’ has hit the market in the NSW hinterland.
The house at 8284 Armidale Rd, Dorrigo, is located on an 18.8 hectare estate near Guy Fawkes National Park.
Originally housing workers in the Queensland cotton fields, the Bondi Tram was purchased by the previous owner and incorporated into the house design as a central talking point.
The house at 8284 Armidale Rd, Dorrigo. Images: supplied
The home is listed through Ray White Rural Dorrigo agent Carl Hurford and has a price tag of $875,000.
“This isn’t just a family home – it’s a creative retreat where a genuine Bondi tram car forms the heart of the home, creating one of the region’s most unique and memorable properties,” Mr Hurford said.
For sellers Jo and Jason Edwards, finding the property 15 years ago was a welcome fate.
“We were in Bellingen and wanted our children to have a different lifestyle,” Mrs Edwards said.
“Before it was even ours, I knew from the gate that this was my home.
“It’s quirky and unique and it’s private – it’s spacious and creative.
“It’s a world away, and we always want to come home there.”
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The tram interior in the home
At the house at 8284 Armidale Road
According to Ms Edwards, the large Bondi tram car is a notable feature that runs two-thirds through the main house before extending into a sunlit conservatory.
“The tram is in good condition,” Ms Edwards said.
“The doors still work, the windows still go up and down – it’s huge and beautifully preserved.”
The middle section of the tram functions as a walkway through the living areas.
“Everyone knows this as the ‘Tram House,’” she said.
“All the wood throughout the house comes from local mills, giving the property deep roots in the history and character of the region.”
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Aerial photo of the house with its characteristic tram shot
Ms Edwards says the house, combined with the tram’s heritage, represents a unique blend of local craftsmanship and transport nostalgia.
The property has been a retreat for the Edwards family for a decade and a half, where their four children could wander, ride motorcycles and camp on their own land.
“I have always felt safe here,” Ms. Edwards said.
They are now downsizing, moving to Tasmania and hoping another family will create wonderful memories just like them.
“It wasn’t an easy decision to sell,” Ms Edwards said.
“We are getting older and it is time for the next chapter.”
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