398 Barkly Street, Ararat, Vic 3377

Sale By Fixed Date - Wednesday 18th November, 2026 at 12pm.  Indicative Buyer Range: $900,000 - $950,000.
A rare opportunity to secure a substantial 3,000m² commercial holding across three titles in one of Ararat's most strategically positioned locations. Prominently positioned on the corner of Barkly Street and the Western Highway, the property enjoys exceptional exposure to local, regional and interstate traffic travelling the main Melbourne-Adelaide transport route, including a significant volume of heavy vehicles. The corner position provides excellent visibility from multiple directions and further enhances the site's potential for a prominent commercial development.
With Commercial 1 zoning, generous land area and an existing well-presented residence providing holding income, the property offers an exciting combination of development potential, investment flexibility and high-profile commercial exposure. The scale, location, three titles and corner position make this an opportunity worthy of consideration by national retailers, service businesses, developers and investors seeking a strategic position in Ararat.
Key Features:
• Prime high-profile corner position - Barkly Street / Western Highway
• Main transport route between Melbourne and Adelaide
• Significant daily passing traffic, including a substantial volume of heavy vehicles
• Excellent visibility and exposure from the prominent corner location
• Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z)
• Substantial 3,000m² / approximately ¾ acre landholding
• Three separate titles providing flexibility for future development, subject to planning approval
• Ideal opportunity for National Chain expansion
• Potential for showroom, retail, service, bulky goods or other commercial uses, subject to planning approval
• Expansive and well-presented 3-4 bedroom residence
• 1 bathroom
• Currently rented at $400 per week
• Periodic lease, providing flexibility for future owner-occupiers or development
• Existing rental income provides the opportunity to hold and generate income while planning future development
• Rare combination of corner exposure, commercial zoning, substantial landholding, three titles and existing improvements
A strategically positioned commercial holding offering outstanding exposure, flexibility and future potential on one of Ararat's key transport corridors.