A crumbling old church in a small rural town has been restored and transformed into a stylish home with old-world touches.
The 145-year-old former Hagley Presbyterian Church stands on a leafy 3,200m2 site in the small town of Hagley, Tasmania, 25 minutes south-west of Launceston.
Inside, the trendy black and white color palette and modern luxury complement the original details, from the exposed brick walls to the Gothic arched windows.
The quaint chapel houses three bedrooms, a large family room under a two-story loft, a modern kitchen and a beautiful courtyard.
Through the arched front door and past the small entrance hall, guests are greeted by the enormous lounge and dining area with multiple seating areas.
Within this historic 145-year-old church lies a dreamy three-bedroom home, modern design combined with original historic details
Inside, the trendy black and white color palette and modern luxury complement the original details, from the exposed brick walls to the Gothic arched windows
The former Hagley Presbyterian Church is set in 3,200 sq m of leafy grounds in the small town of Hagley Tasmania, 25 minutes south west of Launceston
Through the arched front door and past the small entrance hall, guests are greeted by the enormous lounge and dining room with multiple seating areas
Antique furnishings, exposed brick walls and vintage chandeliers pay tribute to the home’s history, while a fireplace warms the spacious open-plan room.
The simple yet chic kitchen is located at the rear of the house and connects to an open-air sundeck in the gravel courtyard and a blackwood shed.
A staircase leads to a mezzanine hallway that overlooks the living space below and provides access to the house’s bright bedrooms.
The monochrome theme of the unique home continues in the bathroom with fun patterned tiles, crisp white walls, marble worktops and black wooden joinery.
Antique furnishings, exposed brick walls and vintage chandeliers pay tribute to the home’s history, while a fireplace warms the spacious open-plan room
The simple yet chic kitchen is located at the rear of the house and connects to an open-air sundeck in the gravel courtyard and a blackwood shed.
The dreamy Meander Valley Road Church was built in 1879 and converted into a house decades later. It was sold as a dilapidated parish in 2018 for just $325,000 and got some love and a much-needed makeover
A staircase leads to a mezzanine hallway that overlooks the living space below and provides access to the house’s bright bedrooms.
The dreamy Meander Valley Road Church was built in 1879 and converted into a house decades later. It was sold as a dilapidated parish in 2018 for just $325,000 and received some love and a much-needed makeover.
It changed hands again in February 2020 when the current owners purchased it for $505,000 and added their personal style touches.
The sellers have re-listed the old and new house and it will be sold via expressions of interest with no price list available.
It is currently the most popular property in Tasmania, with over 5,000 clicks real estate.com.au within a few days of it hitting the market.
It changed hands again in 2020 when the current owners purchased it for $505,000 and added their personal style touches. They have re-listed the old-meets-new house and it will be sold via expressions of interest with no price list available
The monochrome theme of the unique home continues in the bathroom with fun patterned tiles, crisp white walls, marble worktops and black wooden joinery
It is currently the most popular property in Tasmania, with over 5,000 clicks on realestate.com.au in just a few days after coming to market
Listing agent Thomas Baird of Living Here Launceston said he was inundated with inquiries from interested buyers.
“It is one of the best performing properties we have had the pleasure of representing and has been a good indicator of the positive sentiment in the Tasmanian market,” he said.
‘For me the striking feature is the sensitive integration of a contemporary residential program into the original footprint of the church. This type of building combines beautiful architectural details with large volumes and rich natural light.’