A historic Southern Highlands landmark that once called the faithful to prayer is now answering a very different calling as a one-of-a-kind home and income-producing estate.

The former church at 39 Hoddle Street in Robertson, built in 1902, has been reborn as a unique estate blending heritage, artistry and modern lifestyle.

Converted in 2018, it now includes a striking private residence and two boutique self-contained apartments, each offering character and income potential.

Belle Property Southern Highlands principal Debbie Pearce said early buyer interest had been strong since it was listed last week.

The selling agent said the property was expected to fetch somewhere in the high-$2 million range, though no official guide price has been released.

Rather than a family home, she sees the estate appealing to lifestyle buyers keen to leave the bustle of the city while enjoying passive income from short-term accommodation.

The property’s three distinct zones each tell their own story.

The former hall has been transformed into a New York–style retreat with soaring ceilings, dramatic light and a freestanding bath framed by a cathedral-style window.

The “Angel Place” wing, filled with murals, colour and theatrical flair, offers another playful take on church living.

And the main conversion, with its black-and-white palette and soaring windows, shows off a more contemporary side.

Pearce said the work had been carried out with respect for the building’s structure.

“I think it’s been done very sympathetically, so the key features have been retained. The beautiful Oregon ceilings were sourced locally,” she said.

Outside, mature plantings, citrus trees and lawns complete what Pearce describes as an inviting indoor-outdoor flow.

The half-acre block sits behind a classic white picket fence in the heart of the village.

Robertson, she added, is increasingly seen as a lifestyle location in its own right.

“Robertson itself is becoming quite progressive, and we are seeing a lot of families moving to the area to enjoy the village-feel lifestyle,” she said.

“The Southern Highlands is highly attractive for weekend getaways, so this has that opportunity to offer somebody who is wanting to purchase and utilise the property for that reason.”

She said the listing offered a rare chance to secure not just a house, but a piece of history reimagined.

“The mature trees and planting give it a really nice indoor-outdoor flow, but also the owner has an exceptional eye and has retained the charm while adding a very eclectic, quirky feel to it,” Pearce said.

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