St George's Anglican Church in the hamlet of Parattah, is a historic building with a rich heritage to the Southern Midlands district. St George's was the second church built in the township with the foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1903, and the church was completed in early 1904. It was dedicated in late September of that year by John Edward Mercer, the Bishop of Tasmania.
Constructed on land by Mr. William Burbury, a member of the district, and is situated on the main street (Tunnack Road) of Parattah, approximately a 400m from the railway station . This heritage listed building was dsigned by Alexander North and built by Richard Pennicott, an Oatlands cabinet maker renowned for his meticulous attention to detail. The substantial Federation carpenter gothic-styled weatherboard structure; lays on a sandstone base and was considered an ornament to the township at the time of its opening with decorative timber detailing and prominent spire on the hipped roof.
Services at St George's Anglican Church ceased in the 1990s, and the building was sold in 2004. Obtained by the current owner in 2008, the property was being beautifully restored and converted into an open plan one-bedroom dwelling. The sanctuary is now a kitchenette with a Stanley combustion oven leading into sacristy which is now bathroom/laundry room with a reverse cycle air conditioner unit in the room. A free-standing wood place in the nave or central area of the church offers warmth to the open plan accommodation option.
The church sits on a secure 859 sqm parcel of land with a double Colorbond lock-up garage, chicken coop, vegetable patch and collection established fruits trees. The property is connected to two above ground water tanks (23,650 litre and 5000 litre) and septic sewerage system.
Established in 1876 as 'Oatlands Railway Station', Parattah was renamed in 1879 by Oatlands Council which is an aboriginal word meaning 'ice and cold' and was a thriving railway township which has now transformed into a close-knit community of around 100 residents.
With strong ties to the timber, agricultural and railway industries, Parattah has several historic buildings which have been lovingly restored by its residents. Only 7km (7 minutes) south of the Southern Midlands hub of Oatlands (along Tunnack Road), Parattah is an ideal location to enjoy the quiet rural lifestyle but still be able to commute to Oatlands or further south to Hobart for work or leisure.
Secure your own slice of Southern Midlands history at 'St Georges'; feel free to contact Nick Hay at Howell Property Group to arrange an inspection or attend open of the open for inspection.
Facts:
Land Size: 859sqm
Hertiage Listed: Yes under the Tasmania Heritage Register.
Zoning: Low Density Residential.
Council: Southern Midlands Council.
The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information
Features
- Open Fireplace
- Fully Fenced
- Shed
- Floorboards
- Grey Water System
- Water Tank
