65 Ipswich St, Esk

This could be one of the most picturesque properties on the market in southeast Queensland.

The former church that dates back to the 1800s could be all yours after it was listed for sale last week.

65 Ipswich St, Esk

It sits on the main road of Esk, a small town in the Somerset region about an hour out of Brisbane.

65 Ipswich St, Esk

Owner Helen Louise Hayden has owned the property for the last two years, and was looking for someone else to take on the unique historical property.

Originally built in 1874 as a silver wedding anniversary present, it was a prominent part of many peoples lives in the town for more than a hundred years.

65 Ipswich St, Esk

”A lot of people stop by and tell me about weddings here and Sunday school,” she said.

The church was desacralised sometime in the last few decades, but she said the building was still very significant for the community.

“It would be a really great place for a bed and breakfast,” she said.

“I put money into it but it needs someone to carry it to the next step.”

65 Ipswich St, Esk

The price guide is for offers over $585,000 and as well as the church it comes with a hall and outhouse, all on a three-and-a-half acre block.