Circa 1875 the former Mechanics Institute is one of Stawell's most historically significant buildings. Located in the Main Street this versatile property is on three levels, uses for the property are only limited by ones imagination - restaurant, wine bar, retail, accommodation, street level shop fronts, professional offices etc. The first floor incorporates a large conference room with a beautiful outlook, board room and office – features include large double doors with carved architraves, 15 foot ceilings with ornate cornices and intricate rosettes and a cedar fireplace. Ground floor includes a reception area, offices, kitchenette, disabled toilets and a unisex toilet. The basement is like stepping back in time with bluestone walls, slate flooring and arched walkways. Male and female toilets are also downstairs and access to car parking via the rear door. The buildings showpiece is the stain glassed skylight located straight above the cedar staircase that connects each level. This imposing and unique property is zoned Commercial 1. Property Code: 2201