South Melbourne former church trophy home offering

A South Melbourne religious landmark since 1874 has been listed for sale. The former congregational church has more recently been used as a photography studio and a private home.

Architect Simon Swaney renovated the property in 2001.

Expressions of interest close 23 March with $8 million plus hopes through Greg Hocking and Warwick Gardiner at Greg Hocking Holdsworth.

The former 34 Howe Crescent congregational church comes with a mix of residential and working spaces set against a landscaped garden backdrop.

There are also dual garages accessed from second frontage to Martin Street. 

There are living, dining and entertaining areas, accompanied by a contemporary kitchen with a butler's pantry and cellar.

Currently featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms there is also a range of study, office domains.

It sists on a 901 square metre block.