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Whether you seek a unique home, holiday home, or an interesting business, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Gundaroo Street, Gunning</a>, is waiting for you to realise its potential.Located in the picturesque, historic village of Gunning (population 660) with plenty of friendly locals to share their stories with you, it won’t be long until you discover that this was once the local Catholic primary school house.<img alt="7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image-0-20220704011808716596-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">Built around 1910, the greystone and brick construction provides plenty of impressive original features, including pressed metal ceilings, original timber floors and a floor-to-ceiling room divider with original doors.Set on two individually titled lots with redevelopment opportunities, the block spans an acre of elevated land within walking distance of the Gunning town centre.<img alt="7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image-0-20220704011810084898-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image.width-800_a2jcEvw.jpg" width="800"><a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a> real estate agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/ian-blackburn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Blackburn</a> says the old school house was beautifully designed.“It’s a rather majestic building. The architecture and design of it are truly amazing,” Ian says.The extended six-metre ceiling height provides ample potential for mezzanine-style living, with easy on-site access to the building for ease of construction.<img alt="7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image-0-20220704011812856579-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image.width-800_75Ok2MM.jpg" width="800">Power and water are connected to the building, with sewerage available along the Gundaroo Street boundary and a small kitchenette with storage and a sink.&quot;The property sits on two separate lots - Lot 1 is where you&#x27;ll find the current structure and Lot 2 is vacant land,&quot; Ian says.&quot;This means you have the potential to seek approval to redevelop, potentially creating two 1000sqm lots.&quot;<img alt="7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image-0-20220704011814187984-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image.width-800_x3VGVgr.jpg" width="800">Interest in the property has been &quot;extraordinary&quot;, Ian says, with serious enquiries from out of state.“I’ve had a builder from Victoria call and say he wanted to build some houses on the land,&quot; he says.&quot;I had a little old lady from Queensland call and let me know she loved the old building on the property and wanted to fix it up into a home.&quot;I’ve even had people talk about turning it into a church.&quot;<img alt="7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image-0-20220704011814780590-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316-image.width-800_We3gmeJ.jpg" width="800">Located within walking distance of Gunning town centre, you have the best of both worlds: the peace and tranquillity of country living and the convenience of being close to town.The town centre has much to offer with lovely cafes, community services and the local school. There&#x27;s easy access to the Hume Highway and a quick commute into Yass, Goulburn, and Canberra for work and shopping opportunities.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/7-gundaroo-street-gunning-nsw-2581-60316/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/history-and-opportunity-wrapped-up-in-a-unique-property-thats-all-class/571512" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct</a>.

Own a little piece of history (and heaven) in the village of Gunning

Once the abode of Australia’s only saint, St Joseph’s Convent in Bungendore is on the market and ready for a new chapter in its long history.Completed in 1891, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">54 Turallo Terrace</a> was an integral part of the town’s Catholic community and holds significant cultural and historical importance in Bungendore.Be it commercial, tourism, professional or lifestyle, St Joseph’s offers an opportunity in the region unlikely to be seen again for many years.Opened by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, this impressive triple brick, two-storey building sits on a large parcel of land, positioned between St Mary’s Church and the former Bungendore Catholic School.<img alt="54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-image-0-20220110000149378531-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">Mother Mary McKillop, the co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph, who dedicated themselves to live in poverty and educate the poor, visited the convent on four occasions between 1895 and 1901.The now Saint Mary MacKillop slept in a room upstairs, overlooking the gardens, during her trips to the town.For the first 40 years, the convent was solely a residence for nuns, but in the 1930s it was extended to become a boarding house for students who lived on outlying farms.As new schools opened up in Canberra and Queanbeyan, the Catholic Church relinquished its teaching role in Bungendore, and in 1975 the convent and the school were closed.It has been in private hands since, serving a multitude of uses for tourists and the local community as a residence for people with disabilities, a bed and breakfast named Manna House, and as a private residence.<img alt="54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-image-0-20220110000151151695-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-i.width-800_YiNpGys.jpg" width="800">Backing onto Bungendore’s Common and overlooking playing fields, tennis courts and a swimming pool, St Joseph’s Convent remains in extremely good and original order for a building of its age.Ray White Bungendore principal Ellie Merriman says the current owner has kept the property well maintained.“There have been no major changes,” she says. “You could say it has been held in a delightful holding pattern.”“While the building is in terrific original condition, the strength of its design means it is timeless – although any updates or renovations could only go a long way to making this an even more valuable asset.“This is a beautiful property with its rich history interwoven with the town. So many Bungendore residents have strong ties to it.“This is a super opportunity to own an important piece of our region’s history – not many people can say a saint has slept in their house.”<img alt="54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-image-0-20220110000157822752-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-i.width-800_gVmLZBQ.jpg" width="800">The majority of the original features remain, including fireplaces, skirting boards, an impressive staircase, cedar doors, plaster cornices and ceiling roses, along with some beautiful stained-glass windows that hark back to an era when buildings of this nature were built to impress, and last.Despite its immense scale, stained-glass windows, archways and chandeliers, the convent is humble in its simplicity, rather than grand.With such good structural bones, this property is waiting for an imaginative buyer.The building currently comprises four guest suites with bathrooms, plus three additional bedrooms.There are two kitchens, including a scullery and pantry, dining room, lounge room, and additional bathrooms and enclosed verandahs.There is also a chapel with stained glass windows, and a mezzanine area where madrigal singers once performed.<img alt="54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-image-0-20220110000155928725-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-i.width-800_S1WhcS0.jpg" width="800">Whether the convent stays in private hands or becomes a venue, the deciduous trees and flowering shrubs will delight those with time to enjoy the spacious gardens.A very large catalpa tree offers summer shade on the eastern side of the building, and in spring it is adorned with abundant delicately scented blossoms. A rose-covered arbour, lavender hedges and an array of flowering bulbs offer colour year-round.A large walled courtyard and the cloistered front verandah are shaded and cool places to enjoy a summer afternoon. A large terrace is positioned off the back of the building and would make a perfect setting for seated outdoor dining for guests, or just a wonderful place to spend some time relaxing.The property is approved as a dual occupancy residence but could be used as a single grand residence or other potential uses – subject to council approval – such as a boutique hotel, restaurant, educational facility or conversion to four individual apartments.<img alt="54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-image-0-20220110000156234889-thumbnail-1920x1920-70.jpeg" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224-i.width-800_0AqzTba.jpg" width="800">The property is close to all amenities with the school, restaurants, shopping centre and train station being only a short distance away. There is an off-leash dog park nearby, as well as Elmslea Ponds with its bike tracks and walking paths to enjoy.Bungendore is an easy 30 minutes from Canberra and 20 minutes drive to Queanbeyan.To arrange an inspection at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/54-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-50224/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">54 Turallo Terrace</a> in Bungendore, contact Ellie Merriman on 0402 117 877.Article was originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/a-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-to-buy-an-historic-convent-in-bungendore/524410" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotAct.</a>

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy historic convent in Bungendore

It&#x27;s not very often that a former Church that dates back to the 1870s come on the market.Before converted into the home of former <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yass-nsw-2582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yass</a> resident, Roy Alexander, the church at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/110a-rossi-street-yass-nsw-2582-856/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No.110A Rossi Street</a> was a Methodist and Baptist church.<img alt="110A Rossi Street YASS, NSW 2582" class="richtext-image full-width" height="535" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-02_at_5.09.53_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Alexander spent three years renovating the former derelict church to what is today: a three-level, four-bedroom home split across three levels.From the outside, the façade has plenty of street appeal and retains its historic charm through the original steeple, stained glass window, arched windows, and portico entry.<img alt="110A Rossi Street YASS, NSW 2582" class="richtext-image full-width" height="525" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-02_at_5.15.02_pm.width-800.png" width="800">“The beautiful stain glass window was originally in pieces when the owner bought the property,” said selling agent <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/naish-stormon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naish Stormon</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-gungahlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Gungahlin</a>Inside, the expansive ground floor features the main living area, kitchen, study, sunroom, bathroom and bedroom. The first floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom and balcony, and the top floor includes the fourth bedroom and additional balcony.The most striking aspect of the home is the high timber-lined cathedral ceiling.<img alt="110A Rossi Street YASS, NSW 2582" class="richtext-image full-width" height="521" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-02_at_5.10.11_pm.width-800.png" width="800">“When you’re in the main living room it’s amazing because you look up and it feels like you are in a pirate shop because there are balconies on each level,” said Mr Stormon.The home has a few quirky features, including a spa, prie-dieu and “the longest piece of timber the owner could get” as the fascia board.The skylights were cleverly implemented by Mr Alexander to permeate natural light across the levels.<img alt="110A Rossi Street YASS, NSW 2582" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-02_at_5.10.51_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to Mr Stormon, the large kitchen used to be the original school room. Now, is has an electric and wood stove, and with close access to the sunroom and laundry.There are three bathrooms in total and a large double garage.<img alt="110A Rossi Street YASS, NSW 2582" class="richtext-image full-width" height="522" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-02_at_5.10.23_pm.width-800.png" width="800">With the owner now living in Canberra, the home is on the market with a price guide of $850,000-$930,000.Mr Stormon said the property would perfectly suit a Canberra couple who are looking for a country weekender because it is an easy walk to <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yass-nsw-2582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yass</a>’ main town, where there is always something to see and do.<img alt="110A Rossi Street YASS, NSW 2582" class="richtext-image full-width" height="524" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-05-02_at_5.11.47_pm.width-800.png" width="800">You can view <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/110a-rossi-street-yass-nsw-2582-856/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">110A Rossi Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yass-nsw-2582/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yass</a> and see all the other hot listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a>.To book an inspection, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/naish-stormon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naish Stormon</a> from <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-gungahlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Gungahlin</a> on 0488 164 426.

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Own a little piece of history (and heaven) in the village of Gunning

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy historic convent in Bungendore

Converted Church in Yass For Sale