First published 30 Oct 2026, 5:02am
No.120 Goulburn St, West Hobart. Picture: Supplied
West Hobart’s most divine address is attracting interest from near and far, with a congregation of buyers flocking to inspect one of Tasmania’s most remarkable heritage properties.
The Holdship, a magnificently restored former Anglican Church at No.120 Goulburn St , has become the most-viewed property in the state, proving that when it comes to real estate, there’s nothing quite like raising the roof — or in this case, preserving a cathedral ceiling that’s been drawing eyes heavenward since 1856.
Century 21 Stellar Group managing director, Alison Rogers, said the response to the listing had been nothing short of a revelation.
“The property was the most-viewed home in Tasmania by double the No.2 listing last week, and it was seventh nationally,” Mrs Rogers said.
“I’ve been inundated with inquiries locally, and from interstate and overseas. Most would be from interstate.”
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The second week on the market copied the first, with the property topping the Tassie chart and cracking the top five nationally.
Unlike many heritage properties that attract a single type of buyer, interest in The Holdship has been refreshingly ecumenical.
“It’s a good mix, with some viewing it as a possible wedding venue, meditation centre, co-working space or cafe,” Mrs Rogers said.
It seems fitting for a building that has long been a gathering place.
Originally established as St John the Baptist Anglican Church, with its foundation stone laid in 1852 and construction completed in 1856, the property was designed by celebrated English Gothic Revival architect George Edmund Street, the same visionary behind London’s Royal Courts of Justice.
More than 170 years on, the building continues to bring people together, albeit in rather less traditional ways.
“Weddings, private dinners, an acrobatic studio, singing — the acoustics are very good — and more,” Mrs Rogers said, listing the events held in the property’s striking 50-seat event space.
Today known as The Holdship, the building has been thoughtfully adapted for residential and visitor accommodation, blending Gothic grandeur with contemporary comfort.
Soaring cathedral ceilings, original stained-glass — including works attributed to London artist Michael O’Connor — exposed timber beams and historic sandstone construction combine to create an atmosphere that is both breathtaking and wonderfully serene.
Currently operating as short-stay accommodation, the property offers genuine versatility for its next custodian.
The two-level configuration includes established residential facilities and self-contained lower-level accommodation with private entrance access, along with a generous kitchen featuring a professional-style gas cooktop and oven.
As Mrs Rogers’ inquiry numbers suggest, for many prospective buyers, The Holdship isn’t just a property — it’s a calling.
No.120 Goulburn St, West Hobart, will be sold by expressions of interest.
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