The Old Steam Packet, a piece of Nelligen's history almost as old as Nelligen itself, is up for sale. It hasn't been a pub for many a decade during which time it was used, on and off, as a private residence, and last sold when old Benny was still running his old-fashioned Fish 'n' Chips next door.
The FOR SALE ad reads:
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Built in 1905 and originally operating as a cheese factory, The Old Steampacket Hotel is one of the South Coast's most iconic historic buildings. Located on 5,500sqm (1.3 acres) and directly across from the pristine Clyde River, famous for its Sydney rock oysters, fishing and water sports. Nelligen Village is located 2 hours from Canberra or 3.5 hours from Sydney, this quaint, picturesque village steeped in history offers a relaxed, laid back lifestyle. The property is for sale by tender, private inspections only, building report available upon request. Close of tender August 15th 2021.
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I'm storing the photos from the FOR SALE ad here for their historic significance as much as for the fact that I've never seen the inside of the place and some of the photos show the state of progress of the new bridge being built and two show the downriver location of "Riverbend".
If you do want to lodge your tender, click here.
P.S. The above property last sold in March 2001 for $300,000. Past sales figures for the adjoining properties are as follows: 1 Wharf Street (Benny's old Fish 'n' Chip shop and now the River Cafe) last sold in October 2014 for $710,000; 11 Wharf Street (the double-storey brickhouse to the left) sold as recently as July 2020 for $800,000.
