"A rare opportunity exists to acquire the St. Columba Church, Goulburn," says agent Peter Reardon.

The property is situated in the rural locality of Middle Arm, only 10 kilometres north of Goulburn's growing city limits and within two hours drive to the centre of Sydney.

"Built in 1930, this striking yet modest structure houses such features as a bell tower, Kauri pine floor boards, vaulted raked Kauri pine ceilings and lead light windows. Its largely original condition offers endless opportunities for uses including but not limited to conversion to a residence or studio, subject to council consent," Peter explains.

"The one acre of land (4,047 square metres) has a scattering of majestic yellow box trees and is situated in a high position affording exceptional views of the Middle Arm Valley back over Goulburn. The site was surveyed on the first of May, 1894 and the foundation stone of the church was laid on the ninth of April 1930."

In terms of any development potential for this wonderful site, Peter brought our attention to what the local regulations say and the extract he shared states "A search of council records has revealed that under the provisions of the Goulburn Mulwaree LEP 2009, Lot 1 DP 919396 attracts dwelling permissibility under clause 4.2A 2(e) as the allotment is a whole of an existing holding. This letter is not to be construed as Council giving implied or automatic development consent. A development application is required to be lodged for consideration and will be assessed against the relevant legislative provisions".

The property is to be sold by auction on site at noon on Saturday February 6, 2021.

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