The Parkside church conversion at 1 Castle Street is on the market. Pic: realestate.com.au
A divine old church-turned-house that has stood on the outskirts of Adelaide’s city centre for more than 135 years is up for grabs.
The Parkside property at 1 Castle Street, which was built in 1884 and converted into a residence in 2006, is offering househunters a heavenly home.
Many of its grand character features have been preserved, including its 13.5m cathedral ceilings and stained-glass windows, while modern design trends have breathed new life into it.
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It was turned into a residence in 2006. Pic: realestate.com.au
Many of its original features have been preserved, while modern design trends have given it a new lease on life. Pic: realestate.com.au
Walter & Irvine director Kevin Walter, who is selling the property through an expressions of interest campaign, said it was rare to find converted churches so close to the city.
“The original church and the annexed hall were converted into three Torrens titles, so the property for sale is half of the main church building,” he said.
“It’s such a beautiful property. It’s one that when you walk in, you’re in awe.
“The original features of the property are such a standout.
“A unique property (such) as this rarely comes on to the market, it is a fantastic opportunity for someone to acquire a home that truly makes a statement of individuality.
“You see them pop up in regional areas but not so much in metropolitan (Adelaide).”
Mr Walter said it was already attracting strong interest from househunters.
“It’s quite versatile and very modern so it could be a family home or good for an executive couple,” he said.
“It’s appealing to a lot of different people.
“From time to time during my 40 year real estate career, I have had the pleasure of selling unique properties, but this is certainly one of the best.”
It is being sold through an expressions of interest campaign. Pic: realestate.com.au
It was built in 1884. Pic: realestate.com.au
The residence has three-bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor while the third is dedicated to a mezzanine with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
There is another bathroom on the ground floor where an open kitchen, living and dining area takes centre stage.
The church, which was decommissioned in 2003, is steeped in Adelaide’s history.
It features as part of a Burnside Council-produced self-guided history walk, a brochure of which states the foundation stone for the former Wesleyan Methodist Church was laid in 1883.
“The congregation attended open air services until the building was completed in May 1884,” the brochure says.
“In December 1884 a gallery was built to improve acoustics.”
It became known as Epworth Uniting Church in 1977.
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