Then it became something else, and then something else again.
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Now, the building at 72 The Crescent in Tyabb, Victoria, has found a new purpose as a three-bedroom home.
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Built in 1923, this former Methodist church has lived several lives.
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The guide price sits between $865,000 and $950,000, according to the listing.
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The building at 72 The Crescent started as a Methodist church in 1923, according to the listing.
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Over time, a Sunday school wing was added to it.
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At another point, it housed a dance school.
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Each stage added something, and the current owners have kept those layers visible rather than covering them up.
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The owners have preserved its history while adding contemporary comfort.
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This house has unique features that most homes cannot compete with: soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed structural timbers, original windows, coloured glass and polished floorboards.
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The living and dining areas sit beneath the roof, and the room is large enough for relaxed weeknights as well as large-scale entertaining.
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Pic credit: realestate.com.au
The contemporary kitchen sits at one end.
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It is quite spacious and has plenty of cabinets, a substantial island, a dishwasher and a freestanding cooker.
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The listing says the finishes are modern, and they contrast with the warmth of the older walls around them.
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Few kitchens get to sit inside a space that looks like this.
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Pic credit: realestate.com.au
The bedrooms look different from the hall and other parts of the house.
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This wing was rebuilt into a practical, modern layout.
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The builders still kept some doors, skirtings and architectural details, so the rooms retain a visual link to the church.
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The massive main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, a private en suite and access to a secluded patio.
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The other two bedrooms also have walk-in wardrobes.
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They share a family bathroom, and there is a separate powder room nearby.
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Pic credit: realestate.com.au
One of the smaller original rooms now serves as the laundry.
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It was once used as the priest’s office, “where marriage documents were signed, a charming reminder of the building's past now thoughtfully incorporated into everyday life”, the listing says.
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The house also has separate heating and cooling systems.
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French doors open from the living space onto a broad entertaining deck.
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Beyond it sits a secure lawn and an established garden.
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“Views of surrounding trees and greenery create a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere”, the listing says.
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Pic credit: realestate.com.au
The property also includes a driveway, a double carport and an extra hardstand for larger vehicles.
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A separate outbuilding and former side rooms can hold bikes, garden tools and everyday items.
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“The flexible internal design also provides scope for future owners to adapt selected spaces to suit their needs, subject to any required approvals.”
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The next owner not only inherits the home but also its rich history and the details that are still intact.
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The listing says this sale is a “rare opportunity to become the next custodian of an extraordinary local landmark”.
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