An historic weatherboard home has one of the most sought-after addresses in the Newrybar area; across the road from the renowned restaurant Harvest and down the street from a Hemsworth.

The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 21 Old Pacific Highway was built c1880 when it served as the local General Store and Post Office.

Today, it’s a boutique wellness retreat and art gallery, but has potential to be the ideal family home with a parents’ wing that includes a dreamy private spa.

The historic home sits in the heart of the village. Picture: realestate.com.au

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Selling agents Nick Dunn and Ollie Charkos of Byron Bay McGrath have already received considerable interest from buyers since listing last week.

“There’s been a lot of curiosity because [the Byron Bay locals] don't know what's behind those walls. It's such a big corner block at almost an acre on quite an iconic road with a 200m fence all the way down the side," explained Mr Charkos.

"There’s been a lot of surprise when people walk in and say, ‘wow this is what’s behind here? It’s incredible’. It’s really an oasis."

At the front of the property is the original 1880s home while the extension was added in the 1980s and another internal renovation was completed in 2015.

The original homestead was once the Newrybar Post Office and General store c.1880. Picture: realestate.com.au

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High ceilings and teak floorboards give a nod to the home’s lengthy past which has been tied in with the modern luxuries including a chef’s kitchen with onyx benchtops and induction stovetop along with a sauna and Vichy shower in the bathroom.

A private sauna sits within the wellness retreat. Picture: realestate.com.au

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In addition to the five bedrooms, there’s also a separate one-bedroom suite for guests chasing some rest and relaxation. The property is fully licensed as a bed and breakfast, which means the new residents could make additional revenue by listing it on the short-term rental market.

“The current owner doesn’t live here and rents the home out as a wellness space. He has two properties in Palm Springs as well, so there’s some of that inspiration in the design, especially around the pool area,” said Mr Charkos.

The retreat has a full-sized pool, two spas, landscaped gardens and a functioning art gallery. Picture: realestate.com.au

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The pool is one of the standout features shaded by tall palm trees and multiple lounging areas along the surrounding deck – ideal for Byron’s warmer climate.

The home is in the hum of Newrybar village with hatted restaurant Harvest across the road and The Newrybar Merchants next door.

The corner block is positioned across the road from hatted restaurant Harvest and just 15 minutes from Byron Bay. Picture: realestate.com.au

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It’s also just a five minutes’ drive to Bangalow and 15 minutes’ drive to Byron Bay town centre.

Mr Dunn and Mr Charkos are expecting offers north of $5m.