The historic Canberra Hotel has had many name changes over the years such as The Comubian, Vine Hotel and The Rose of Denmark. Once a single story weatherboard with adjoining butcher and hay and corn store, in 1890 the current upright solid brick hotel was established.

History lives here in the original high ceilings, ornate ceiling roses, chandeliers, gold leaf cornices, lead lights, skirting and architraves and open fire places.

Portraits of the previous well-dressed owners adorn the Macarthur Street entrance. Downstairs is a front bar or café with intricate timber bar and fret work. There is a smaller connected bar in the lounge and formal dining room.

This room has timber dados and is made cosy by an open brick fireplace. A commercial kitchen and cool room outback will satisfy many hospitality ventures.

Accommodation is upstairs in the form of four spacious bedrooms, the master with open fireplace and en suite. An office could be a fifth bedroom and there is a lounge room, central bathroom with access to one of the bedrooms, and a balcony with views south across town.

Outside, a grassed area is ideal for fresh air functions. In great shape and re-roofed are the large original stables. Other treasures include a paved, secluded lavender garden and delightful cottage garden.

If you dream hospitality, the business has a current liquor and food licence with options including, hotel, Airbnb, gallery, wine bar, café or reception centre.

A short walk to Lake Wendouree and the city centre, not to mention great cafes and hotels, this is one handy position.