A former Salvation Army charity hall in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Leichhardt has been converted into a gorgeous modern home complete with cathedral ceilings, a resort-style bath and garden.
The shell of the 1916 building remains untouched in its original exterior form, while the interior has been entirely transformed and brought into 2020.
After entering through the 200-year-old Argentinian front door, guests are welcomed into the home with high cathedral ceilings, unique fixtures, engineered flooring and a relaxing garden at the back.
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A former Salvation Army charity hall in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Leichhardt has been converted into a gorgeous modern home
The shell of the 1916 building seems to remain untouched in its original exterior form, while the interior has been entirely transformed and brought into 2020
The newly renovated property is currently listed on the market for $4.2 million and is certainly unlike any other home in the inner west
The current owners purchased the property from the Salvation Army 23 years ago in a run-down condition and decided a renovation was necessary.
The property is listed with Cobden & Hayson’s Ben Southwell and is located on 54-56 Carlisle Street – only six kilometres from Sydney’s CBD.
Mr Southwell said during the renovation the owners wanted to make sure the hall keeps its sense of character.
‘They wanted to do something sympathetic to the original design,’ he said.
‘Everything has been in such a way to ensure it takes nothing away from the hall like the extension, which blends effortlessly into the rest of the hall.’
The current owners purchased the property from the Salvation Army 23 years ago in a run-down condition and decided a renovation was necessary
The kitchen features a commercial gas stove, island bench and stunning stone benchtops along with unique recycled lighting and doors
The open-plan living space combines the dining, living and kitchen in a spacious format
The four-bedroom property is north facing, resting on a double block of 378sqm and boasts character both inside and out.
The kitchen features a commercial gas stove, island bench and stunning stone bench tops along with unique recycled lighting and doors.
The open-plan living space combines the dining, living and kitchen in a spacious format.
There are two floors of bedrooms, one of which is the master with an ensuite bathroom and plenty of space.
The top floor has an additional two bedrooms of a smaller size with built-in wardrobes and a shared bathroom.
There are two floors of bedrooms, one of which is the master with an ensuite bathroom and plenty of space
The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, while the two additional bedrooms shared one bathroom on the top floor
Those who enjoy reading or some quiet time will relish the indoor office area which leads to the Zen-like garden and courtyard
Those who enjoy their quiet time will relish the indoor office area which leads to the Zen-like garden and courtyard.
‘Most conversions don’t have any genuine outdoor space, but the owners have designed a garden with north to east aspect and a fish pond,’ Mr Southwell said.
‘We’ve had people who were not actively looking to buy, but want to jump on this one because of the history and significance of the hall.’
‘Most conversions don’t have any genuine outdoor space, but the owners have designed a garden with north to east aspect and a fish pond,’ Mr Southwell said
The renovation is nothing short of luxury and will suit a buyer who’s looking to not be too far from the city but have their own privacy and space
Other features include central gas heating, air conditioning, CCTC security, solar panels, built-in barbecue and a double off-street parking space.
The renovation is nothing short of luxury and will suit a buyer who’s looking to not be too far from the city but have their own privacy and space.
The home is only a short walk to Leichhardt’s Norton Street, with access to cafes, restaurants and supermarkets.
Other features include central gas heating, air conditioning, CCTV security, solar panels, built-in barbecue and a double off-street parking space.
The property is currently listed on the market for $4.2 million and is certainly unlike any other home in the inner west.