A Character-rich Landmark Property with Versatile Potential

A landmark in the heart of Jamberoo village, the former St Stephen's Presbyterian Church offers a rare chance to purchase an historic property with both residential and income‑producing potential.

Built in 1876 and recognised for its Norman‑influenced stone architecture, the property retains key original features including cedar joinery, timber pulpit, bell tower and belfry, reinforcing its strong sense of authenticity and historic character.

Now deconsecrated and in private ownership, the church is council approved for use as a tourist facility and has most recently operated as short‑stay self‑catered accommodation and as a corporate meeting space, demonstrating its flexibility for a range of uses.

The main volume of the church provides generous open space, including vaulted ceiling and king post trusses, while the former vestry has been converted into a modern bathroom with a freestanding tub. A functional kitchen is in place, with clear scope for future upgrades if desired. A separate laundry room with a second toilet sits just behind the church, adding practical amenity without altering the main structure. Reverse‑cycle air conditioning and the building's solid stone construction help maintain a comfortable internal environment throughout the year.

The property spans nearly an acre, creating a sense of openness rarely found in village settings. Mature camphor laurels, bunya pines and Norfolk Island pines frame the site, giving the grounds a calm, park‑like feel. A picket‑fenced garden fronts Allowrie Street with a gated driveway leading to off-street parking for multiple vehicles, with the added bonus of access to the rear of the property via Beattie Street.

On the western boundary are a small number of historic graves, memorials that form part of St Stephen's Cemetery, which dates back to 1859. Their quiet presence contributes to the property's long, continuous history and sits comfortably within the landscape, lending a gentle, pastoral quality.
2 Allowrie Street presents multiple potential pathways for the next owner - continue operating it as boutique accommodation, develop it further as a small‑scale commercial or creative venue, or explore its potential as a distinctive private residence (STLC). With its heritage status, village location and flexible zoning, few properties combine this level of architectural significance, land size and practical adaptability.

For buyers seeking something genuinely different - whether as an investment, a project or a unique home - St Stephen's offers an opportunity that does not often come to market.