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A 132-year-old Otago church could be yours for $179k
A 132-year-old Otago church with Gothic Revival architecture is for sale for $179,000 near Middlemarch.
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A historic Otago church, the former Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is for sale for $179,000. Located in Hyde, this 1894 Gothic Revival building was designed by renowned architect Francis William Petre.
The property sits on a 3035sqm section and features a large open room but lacks an internal bathroom or bedroom.
As a Category 2 historic place, any renovations require consideration of its heritage status. Edinburgh Realty suggests it could be a unique restoration project or holiday retreat.
The church opened on May 13, 1894, after plans for a grander building, complete with a spire, were scaled back. Photo: Supplied
The 100-square-metre church features a spacious main room and timber ceiling, but has no separate bedroom or bathroom. Photo: Supplied
The church was designed by renowned architect Francis William Petre, who also designed Dunedin's St Joseph's Cathedral and Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Photo: Supplied
The historic church was registered as a Category 2 historic place in 2004, recognising its architectural and spiritual significance. Photo: Supplied
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