Part of the prestigious gated community of St Aiden’s Park Complex is this absolutely outstanding property. With incredible period details perfectly complemented by a high-end industrial, urban finish, the apartment – once serving as a chapel – offers the quality feel of a loft-style development in a major city. * Please find expected sale range in Statement of Information which can be found on this page. *
Unique features such as 15-foot pressed metal ceilings; elaborate decorative cornice, corbels and coving; and timber flooring, are complemented by modern fixtures and fittings. The Complex, originally built as an Orphanage in 1905 in a French Medieval Style, has enjoyed a recent revival with a limited number of unique apartments being developed and a shared space offering parking, inground swimming pool, common room, landscaped gardens and lift access.
Located at one end of the main building, on the second floor, this very special offering enjoys multiple views over Bendigo’s CBD in one direction, and the Kennington Reservoir in the other.
The front door opens into a luxurious hallway with magnificent timber doors leading to the three bedrooms creating a grand welcome. The master bedroom offers a brick open fireplace, split system heating and cooling, a large walk-through robe and a contemporary ensuite with walk-in shower. Past two further bedrooms is a door through to a pretty sunroom with great views, and a family bathroom with clawfoot bathtub, exposed brick walls and a walk-in shower.
The huge open plan living area is truly the star of the home – a unique offering even amongst the apartments in the complex. This warehouse-living style space includes a mezzanine floor with a sitting area or home office, a large lounge area, library and raised dining area flanked by what remains of original stained-glass windows. The high-end kitchen includes a large walk-in pantry, soft close cabinetry, stone benchtops, Belfast sink and quality appliances. Under the mezzanine stairs is further storage, a full powder room and laundry.
Double doors from the kitchen open out to a large decked balcony, offering views across Kennington and Strathdale and creating an exceptional entertaining space. Downstairs, shared landscaped gardens are stunning year-round.
Additional features include:
- Split system heating and cooling
- Open fireplaces and gas log fire
- Quality, high-end kitchen appliances including five-burner gas cooktop, 900mm oven and dishwasher
- Unique original heritage detail throughout
- Shared spaces including in ground swimming pool, landscaped gardens and common room
- 2 x allocated under cover car parking spaces in secure area
- Dedicated storage room
- Proven exceptional short-term rental return
This spectacular space is ideal for a buyer seeking a truly unique property, or an investor looking for an easy care, quality development. With an extraordinary short-term rental accommodation history already established, there is great scope for this incredibly distinctive offering.
Auction Saturday 19th October 11:00am on-site, offers welcome prior to auction. For expected sale price range please refer to the Statement of Information or alternatively contact the agent directly.
