A Georgian masterpiece that has graced the Midlands landscape for over a century and a half has gone up for sale.
The Manse in Oatlands was built in 1860 as a wedding gift by George Wilson of Mount Seymour for his daughter Margaret and son-in-law Reverend Lachlan Campbell.
The four-bedroom sandstone property has withstood the test of time and is now a local landmark, having been the residence for ministers serving the Oatlands Presbyterian Parish since the early 1900s.
The home is adorned with fine architectural details, including cedar joinery, panelled doors, wide timber flooring, open fireplaces and surrounds.
Cedar window shutters with original security bars, quoins, smooth ashlar, sandstone and tall sandstone chimneys are also on show.
The property spans 1,973 square metres and features extensive lawns, flowering bulbs, established shrubs and towering oaks, along with a two-car garage.
During World War II, it briefly housed the Women’s Land Army, which was formed to cover labour shortages in rural industries and farms while men were away at war.
The Uniting Church have now decided to sell the property to someone who will revive and utilise it, potentially as a family home.
The property at 28 High Street in Oatlands will be sold by expressions of interest – closing on October 24.
