St Bridgets, South Purrumbete
Set on one acre, surrounded by towering cypress trees and rolling green hills.
This former Catholic Church was built circa 1936 and has been beautifully refurbished into a comfortable and peaceful retreat/home.
Retaining all of its’ original charm and character, features include original stain glass windows, hard wood floors, dado wood paneling and exposed trusses.
The main bedroom is in the former vestry, with a second bedroom set on the altar, adjourning the bathroom – now housed in the old confessional, with an optional 3rd bedroom. Brand new kitchen with stainless steel Blanco gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher.
Completely rewired and plumbed, with a 31,800 litre water tank, catching the plentiful rainwater from the high-pitched roof.
Situated 5 minutes from Lake Purrumbete, with a short drive to Camperdown, Colac or Cobden. Take advantage of the surrounding area with Peterborough, Port Campbell and the Great Ocean Road just 30 minutes away. Or nature abounds with walks through nearby Jancourt forest, atop Mt Leura, boating and trout fishing at Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk. All within 20 minutes.

Right in the heart of the Western District’s Dairy Country in South Purrumbete, just a 2 hour drive from Melbourne, this is a low maintenance home or retreat ready to be enjoyed with all the hard work done.