Talbot 15 Heales Street

Welcome to St Andrews Church!

This is a rare opportunity to own a slice of history in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields! St Andrews is a 150 year old former Presbyterian Church that has been carefully preserved and converted into a residence with all the modern conveniences, and is currently being operated as self-contained accommodation. This is an ideal opportunity for an investor looking for a unique property rich in charm, a serene getaway in which to wind down and relax in peaceful, heavenly surroundings, or an investment property with regular income.
Lovingly restored to its former glory, with soaring original ceilings and glowing Hardwood floors, you will be taken by the grandeur the minute you walk through the original church doors. The large open plan living area maintains the wonderful acoustics and makes a feature of the beautifully curved timber trusses. Offering the astute purchaser modern conveniences a new kitchen, modern bathroom with separate shower and double spa built in the original vestry, and an enormous living area incorporating two separate bedrooms.
The solid, rendered double brick construction and insulated roof keeps the building naturally cool in summer, and a recently added wood heater and overhead gas heating keeps the building warm in cooler months.
St Andrews sits on 2140m2 of land, of which half has been landscaped with native, drought resistant plants, and has an outdoor eating area and a feature Zen rock garden. It is irrigated with a 20,000l rainwater tank, and a grey water system. An adjacent block offers the potential to build an additional residence STCA.
This is an excellent opportunity to either move straight in or continue operating as luxury, self-contained accommodation, allowing the property to be rented out at times that suit. The property comes with its own website, listings on major travel accommodation websites, and a steady clientele base generating approximately $13,500 - $15,000 p.a. It has been reviewed in the The Age, Channel 7's Coxy's Big Break, and Channel 9's Postcards program.
A swimming pool, tennis courts, pub, and restaurant/caf are a 2 minute stroll from the church and the wonderful monthly Talbot farmers market is on the doorstep. Talbot is located in the heart of
the Victorian Goldfields, and on the edge of the Pyrenees wine region, a 15 minute drive from all the conveniences of Maryborough and Clunes, 25 minutes from Avoca and its surrounding wineries, 45 minutes from Ballarat and 2 hours from Melbourne.

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. Inspect today!