THE Rosedale Hotel has long been known as a meeting place in the Gippsland area.

The historic hotel is on the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale and is not only a watering hole for locals but a stopping point for the many visitors passing through Rosedale.

    ROSEDALE HOTEL
  • ROSEDALE
  • Property: freehold and business
  • Size: 0.4ha
  • Auction: April 30, 2pm, on site
  • Price: about $650,000
  • Agent: Landmark, Sale
  • Contact: (03) 5144 2466

Merryn Heathcote, who has owned the hotel for the past 11 years, said many tourists made use of the hotel's accommodation.

The two-storey hotel has a large bar area, billiard room, bottle shop, large walk-in freezer, storage areas, large kitchen and an 80-seat bistro.

The hotel also boasts a big beer garden.

Upstairs are a two-bedroom owners' residence, seven letable rooms, a kitchenette and female and male bathroom facilities.

Merryn said the bar area could fit many customers.

"There's a really good bar area with access from all sides of the bar," she said.

"We often have bands here. There's plenty of room for them."

Adjoining the hotel is a two-storey brick structure that is heritage listed.