Rare chance to buy village’s historic former church
The iconic Northern Rivers building is on the market for the first time in almost 20 years.
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Every now and then a very special property comes onto the market, and that’s the case here with 5 Fernleigh Road, Tintenbar.
Built in 1901, the village’s historic former church is a must to inspect.
In the listing on realestate.com.au, selling agent Lois Buckett said it was a “rare opportunity to secure a historic commercial/residential property in the heart of Tintenbar village”.
“Located in the picturesque hinterland of Tintenbar you will find the original church, now tea rooms, with a residence comprising of two bedrooms with a mezzanine level providing a third open bedroom,” the listing states.
An open plan living room, kitchen and mezzanine bedroom, original pressed metal ceilings, character windows and timber floors are also listed as some of the impressive features.
A commercial tenant is currently in place, the Tintenbar Teahouse, which is a family run restaurant with a passion for local food and drinks.
A liquor licence is attached to the property.
The Fernleigh Rd property ‒ which is on 1486 sqm ‒ is listed for sale at $1.1 million.
It last sold in 2002 for $301,500.
For more information, visit the website or phone Lois Buckett on 0428877399.