All Aboard: Iconic 'Tram House' offers quirky family paradise’

The beloved ‘Tram House’ at 8284 Armidale Road, Dorrigo is being marketed by Ray White Rural Dorrigo agent Carl Hurford with a price tag of $875,000.

The sprawling property is on 18.8 acres and located near Guy Fawkes National Park.

“This isn't just any family home - it's a creative sanctuary where a genuine Bondi tram carriage forms the heart of the residence, creating one of the region's most unique and memorable properties,” Mr Hurford said.

Originally housing workers in the Queensland cotton fields, the tram was purchased by the property's previous owner and ingeniously incorporated into the home's design.

For Jo Edwards and her husband Jason, finding this property 15 years ago was nothing short of destiny.

"We were in Bellingen and wanted our kids to have a different lifestyle," Mrs Edwards said.

"Before it was even ours, I knew at the gate this was home.

“It's quirky and unique and it's private - it's spacious and creative. It's a world away, and we always want to come home to it."

That instant connection has only deepened over a decade and a half of family life, raising four children in this extraordinary space.

Mrs Edwards said the property's centrepiece is a full-sized Bondi tram carriage - a remarkable feature that runs two-thirds into the main house before jutting out into a sun-drenched sunroom.

"The tram is in great condition," Mrs Edwards said.

"The doors still work, the windows still go up and down - it's huge and it's been beautifully preserved."

She said the middle section serves as a walkway through the living areas, creating an architectural conversation piece that makes the property instantly recognisable.

"Everyone knows this as the 'Tram House,” Mrs Edwards said.

“All the timber throughout the home was sourced from local mills, giving the property deep roots in the region's history and character.

“Combined with the tram's heritage, the home represents a unique blend of local craftsmanship and transport nostalgia.”