Historic Holy Trinity Church in Sebastopol Hits the Market for the First Time

Unique opportunity to acquire a 150+ year-old property with significant development potential.

Colliers is delighted to present a unique and historic property for sale on behalf of the Anglican Diocese of Ballarat. The Holy Trinity Church, located in Sebastopol, a suburb just south of the Ballarat CBD, is being offered to the market for the first time in its 150+ year history.

Built in 1868, the Holy Trinity Church served the community for over a century, initially catering to the early gold miners and their families. The period Church and Hall, along with a large landholding and an additional residence, presents an exceptional opportunity for various uses with its solid and well-built structure ready to be repurposed for modern uses, making it an ideal site for Special Uses or residential development (STCA).

Charles Kennedy said, “This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Ballarat’s history. The property’s prime location and significant landholding make it ideal for a variety of future uses.”

“Situated within a General Residential 1 zone, the site offers significant development potential, supported by the strong demand for residential development and associated services in the current market,” Mr Kennedy added.

The property boasts three street frontages totalling 125 meters, providing excellent visibility and access. The total land area of 3,791sqm is divided into two titles: 227 Albert Street, with a land area of 3,234sqm, which includes the Church and two halls, and 198 Yarrowee Street, with a land area of 557sqm, featuring a four-bedroom residence currently returning $17,680 per annum.

The property benefits from high traffic exposure being located on the busy Midland Highway with over 19,000 vehicles passing daily, opposite the new Coles Supermarket and Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Restaurant and adjacent to the Sebastopol Bowls Club.

Lauchlan Waddell commented, “This is a rare chance to acquire a piece of history with substantial development potential in a rapidly growing area. The combination of historic charm and development potential is truly unique. We expect strong interest from a wide range of buyers looking to capitalise on this offering.”

The Holy Trinity Church and associated properties are being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest, closing Friday, 13th December at 4pm (AEDT).