Buy a church: Spiritual homes for sale in NSW this Easter

But if you’re looking for a change of pace, and perhaps a change of scenery, there are about a dozen opportunities in NSW to get your hands on your own slice of heaven — with churches and converted churches featuring frequently on sales lists across the state.

Here’s seven of the best looking churches NSW has to offer on the market.

MARANGAROO

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At 3 Reserve Rd, Marangaroo, the building is currently set up as a modern four bedroom family home, converted — while maintaining plenty of features — from an 1897 stone church.

Converted to a home, with DA approval for commercial use.Source:Supplied

The home has two bathrooms, a study and hardwood floors. And there is a covered front and rear veranda, providing extra outdoor spaces.

What more could you want?

It’s listed through LJ Hooker — Lithgow.

GRETA

This former historic church (circa 1888) is in the village of Greta (43 High St, Greta), which is halfway between Maitland and Singleton in the Hunter Valley.

The building is on a 1901 sq m block with dual street frontage, and has stained glass windows and original timber joinery.

It’s listed for sale for $350,000, and the main building has an adjoining hall with kitchen and toilet.

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It’s a former Methodist Church building and listing agent Leanne Moore from David M. Williams Real Estate — Singleton suggests it would be “ideal for conversion into a unique residence” in her listing.

The listing also says it would “suit seniors living, community development or child care centre” and that there’s “potential for subdivision into an additional one or two residential blocks.”

Easy access to the Hunter Expressway and the vineyards may also be a drawcard for some buyers.

GRAVESEND

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A converted church at Gravesend will answer all your property prayers.

Originally the Catholic Church of Gravesend, this property at 69 Railway Pde has plenty of its original charms.

The open plan layout of the original church leads to a mezzanine level, and there’s an addition which includes living space, rumpus and two bedrooms.

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A commercial-style kitchen will satisfy any cook, with five burner gas cook top, electric oven, stainless steel bench tops and dishwasher.

The property is listed with Property Excellence — Moree.

PENROSE

Converted Penrose church for sale.Source:Supplied

This converted church in Penrose is oozing with charm.

It’s hard not to fall in love with this property.

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There’s a chicken run out the back, an enchanting picket fence, and a meandering garden path leads to the original entrance vestibule.

The chancel is now the main living area with cathedral ceilings, and a central feature of a slow combustion wood stove.

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There’s full length coloured glass french windows, polished timber floors and a historical lectern.

It’s hard to know where to look, with quirky features, handy storage, and modern touches galore.

The home is priced at $720,000 and is selling through Harcourts Southern Highlands — Moss Vale.

MILTON

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This opportunity at 38 Croobyar Rd, Milton is truly once in a lifetime.

The church was built in 1872, and it is on nearly an acre of land.

For the first time, buyers can snap up this iconic Uniting Church and minister’s residence in Milton.

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The church is a historic Gothic Revival sandstone building, with soaring cathedral ceiling, lead light windows and arched timber doors.

It was built by a local stonemasons, and STCA could be a spectacular home or conversion.

The Manse (minister’s residence) has four bedrooms, fireplaces and details to delight.

The two buildings are on one title and are to be sold together as one property, and are priced at $1,450,000 through One Agency Mollymook Milton Ulladulla.

CARRINGTON

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It’s being advertised for sale for $750,000 and is on a 4047 sq m parcel of land by the water in Port Stephens.

It is set up as a two-bedroom home, with bathroom, and has previously been operated as a youth hostel.

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There’s a separate kitchen, dining quarters and two shower cubicles.

This property was the first church established by the Australian Agriculture Company by Commissioner Phillip Parker King.

It was consecrated as The Church of the Holy Trinity in 1851.

With the relocation of the headquarters of AAC to Stroud it was closed in favour of St Johns of Stroud.

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It was restored in 1880, under the patronage of Robert Hoodle White MP, and rededicated as the Church of St Andrew in 1888 and is today a private property.

Nother feature of this property is the historic church bell, which was a relic of the convict days at Carrington.

The bell was made in England in 1829 and brought out by the company and used for the purpose of sounding an alarm when a convict escaped.

The property is listed with Ray White — Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest.

WARRIMOO

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The home was converted from a church in the early ‘90s into a two bedroom residential property, and is surrounded by lovely gardens.

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There are plenty of great opportunities, and a huge garden.

It’s close to Warrimoo Railway Station and is full of charm and character.

The home is priced at $570,000 to $620,000 and is listed with Chapman Real Estate — Blaxland.

UNDER OFFER: MUDGEE

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Buyers looking to secure a church purchase will be fuming to have missed out on this opportunity in Mudgee.

The property at 6140 Ulan Rd in Mudgee is the site of the former Union Church, and is in the small village of Turill.

The building was marketed by Bob Proestos at First National Real Estate Mudgee as being

“surrounded by bush” and with “a total area of 4047 sq m around it”.

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Mr Proestos real estate listing described the building as being “of weatherboard timbers, mainly hardwoods” and “with a corrugated iron roof”.

He said inside all the walls are covered in pressed tin with one main area plus two smaller entry foyers.

He recommended the property to buyers who were “looking for a project or just want to secure a piece of history”.