Situated on 1.06ha across two titles, sits St Peters Church & Rectory. Offering a rare opportunity to secure a piece of history in one of Launceston's oldest suburbs. The site offers potential for the future including but not limited to a substantial historic residence, a residential strata development, a range of commercial enterprises or a subdivision (STCA).
The original Gothic style heritage listed church was built in 1869 and has had the addition of the southern wing comprising of a commercial kitchen, toilet & meeting room, accessed by a glazed walkway, lending itself perfectly to residential conversion.
Built by Tyson and Richardson and designed by well-known Launceston architect, Harry Conway, St Peter's is not the first church to occupy the St Leonards site, then known as Paterson's Plains. A previous church, also known at St Peter's, was built in 1847 but was pulled down in 1867. Built of brick & bluestone and concrete foundation.
Established gardens and mature plantings surround the building contributing to the significance of the place in the urban streetscape. An established row of macrocarpa pine trees run along the northern boundary of the site.
The former rectory is a 1960s 4 bedroom home is situated on the second title of approx 3900 sqm, the home has strong rental history and provides another form of income, a residence while completing work on the church or could make way for future development on the site. This home is not included in the heritage listing.
A small, historic and active cemetery with approximately 200 burials is located to the rear of the church amongst established trees. The purchaser of the cemetery will need to maintain the place as a cemetery and become approved by the government as cemetery manager. Located only footsteps to St Leonards supermarket, bakery & multiple schools. While only 10 minutes to Launceston CBD.
This is a rare opportunity to secure your own piece of Tasmanian history. St Peter's marks an important element in the landscape of St Leonards and despite a modern addition the church proper has not changed significantly since its construction in 1869.
· Gorgeous historic church on 10600sqm over two Titles
· Potential for further development (STCA)
· 297sqm church plus a 190sqm brick mid century home
· Close proximity to transport links
· Potential for multiple income streams
· Established gardens and mature plantings
