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The approximately 115-year-old Langley Hall in Napier Street is on the market.
Castran managing director John Castran saying the property’s price-tag was somewhere around the $2.9 million mark.
The Edwardian building was erected in 1903 for the first Anglican Bishop of Bendigo, Henry Langley.
Current owners Jenny and Anthony Gurry purchased Langley Hall in 2010 to use as a wedding and function centre, investing in restoration works in line with the original architects’ vision.
“It was a great property needing some love, care and restoration,” Mr Gurry said.
His wife Jenny, in particular, had felt the need to help preserve the building’s history and leave it in a better position than the couple found it.
“That was something that was good for us, but also for the community, because it is an iconic landmark,” he said.
“We hope that whoever comes on board and purchases the property has a similar passion.”
Castran managing director John Castran said interest in the property was strong, with 28 appointments booked in for Saturday alone.
The building is open for inspection on Saturday 23 June and Wednesday 27 June. Sale will be by expression of interest.
Part of the appeal, Mr Castran said, was that there was “such a lot of property”, including 9,044sqm of grounds.
Surplus lands that comprised the grounds could be subdivided into smaller lots, or be kept whole.
Mr Castran said Bendigo’s high end property market was going through a purple patch, with Melbournites turning to the region for affordable options.
“When you have a look at what you can buy down in Melbourne for about $2.9 million, that will get you a nice house in a nice area. But it is nothing like what you can find up in Bendigo,” he said.
“There are a lot of professionals moving to the Bendigo area who can’t believe their luck.”
The building was designed by architects John Beebe and William Vahland, perhaps Bendigo’s best known historical architect.
It is not the only building with a Vahland connection to go on the market this year.
The Goldmines Hotel was sold in May, while the Ravenswood Homestead, which has been described as the “Birthplace of Bendigo”, is currently under offer.