Few properties offer the chance to own something as meaningful to a community as it is inspiring to live in. Built in 1887, the former St James Presbyterian Church has been lovingly restored by its current custodians - not only to honour its past but also to secure its future. Their vision was to preserve a landmark while adapting it for contemporary luxury. With the hard work complete, the opportunity now passes to someone ready to bring their own vision to life.
Key Features
• An iconic local landmark and a rare chance to own a piece of Stroud's history
• Architecturally significant with original leadlight windows, soaring timber ceilings, and heritage stonework
• Lovingly restored and adapted for contemporary luxury while retaining heritage character
• A beautiful mezzanine large bedroom and a luxury bathroom framed by a glass cathedral window
• Exceptional workmanship with quality in every detail - kitchen, bathroom, and living comforts seamlessly integrated
• Currently configured as boutique short-stay accommodation
• Walkable to Stroud's main amenities: cafés, pub, shops, and services are just a short stroll away
• Flexible usage options including private residence, luxury weekender, holiday rental, creative studio, gallery, *dual occupancy or subdivision potential (*subject to council approval)
• WIWO inclusions: furniture, appliances, website, social media, and branding assets
Lifestyle Appeal
This is more than a property - it's a piece of history with a unique story to tell. Wake to the morning light streaming through lead light windows, stroll to the village cafés for coffee, or enjoy the serenity of Mill Brook at the edge of your block. An inspiring setting for creatives, investors, or those seeking a unique historic village retreat.
Location Benefits
• In the heart of historic Stroud with its strong sense of community and village charm
• Walk to Stroud Public School, Common, Showground and main street cafés, shops, and pub
• Dungog approx. 32 km, 30 to 35 minutes
• Gloucester approx. 47 km, 40 to 45 minutes
• Hawks Nest beaches approx. 65 km, 55 to 60 minutes
• Newcastle Airport Williamtown approx. 65 km, 55 to 60 minutes
• Raymond Terrace approx. 65 km, 55 to 60 minutes
• Maitland approx. 70 km, 60 to 65 minutes
• Newcastle CBD approx. 90 km, 75 to 80 minutes
• Sydney via M1 freeway approx. 178 km, 2 hours 15 to 30 minutes
Offered as a WIWO (walk-in walk-out) opportunity inclusive of all marketing assets such as logo, website, social media, and established branding. All set up to establish a holiday rental or to bring to life your vision. https://www.stroudchurch.com.au
Private Inspections
To organise your private inspection, please call Tara King 0419 447 706 or Dee Braithwaite 0458 206 063.
Additional Information
• Council Rates: $851 a quarter
• Land size approx. 1938m2 (just under half an acre)
• Zoning RU5 Village: supports residential, lifestyle, and small-scale commercial/community uses (subject to council approval)
• Local heritage listed asset No 147
• Dual occupancy or Sub-division potential (subject to council approval)
Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this document.
