Prospective buyers of an 1897 Federation home in a historical WA town have engaged the services of a ghost hunter in a bid to decide whether they would go ahead with the sale.

Long rumoured to be haunted, the sprawling residence at 3 Brook Street, York was originally built as the York Hospital and operated as such until the 1960s, before the Methodist Church used it as a school camp until 1976.

“I had a group that wanted to buy it, if it had a ghost,” selling agent Alan Bourke, of Bourkes South Perth, said.

“This all happened last month – they flew in a ghost hunter to find a ghost, and went round the property and couldn't find the ghost.

“Then within a week I had a party wanting to buy it but then the wife of the son decided that there was a ghost in there and I said, ‘There isn’t – I’ve already had it checked,’ but she wouldn’t buy it because she thought there was a ghost inside it.

“So, the ghost doesn’t show up when it is supposed to, and doesn't disappear when it is supposed to.”

Supposedly haunted, the former hospital has been transformed into a grand - and bright - private residence. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Originally built as the York Hospital, the main purpose was to cater for the sick men on their way to and from the goldfields. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Considered one of the oldest homes in WA, it comprises of a grand main residence, in addition to three buildings across 5687sqm, which are protected by the Heritage Council of WA.

The site’s other multiple buildings includes what was once the nurses quarters and later the matron's residence, and behind that is the old laundry room that has now been converted to a one bedroom residence.

These buildings are rentable.

The property has multiple buildings, including the grand two-storey home and 3 other residences. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Mr Bourke said while the interested buyers hunting for a ghost had plans to run ghost tours at the venue, other varied buyer interest included plans to turn it into an art gallery, or a convention centre, or an Airbnb.

“The total parcel (of land) is very close to 6000sqm, or an acre and a half in the old terms, and there is now four different dwellings on it, all on one title,” Mr Bourke said.

“The current owners have bought it as a home after it was empty, after the National Trust had it for a number of years and then they bought and renovated and turned it into a family home.”

Interested parties have expressed interest in using the home for ghost tours. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Steeped in history, the Heritage Council’s statement of significance notes the former hospital is “significant as a fine example of Federation Arts and Craft style designed by George Temple-Poole, Chief Government Architect.”

The property was converted into a family home by the current owners. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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It's considered one of the oldest homes in WA. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“It was closely associated with the growth of York at the time of the gold boom and in the mid twentieth century as a venue for youth activities and the provision of accommodation for tourists, and as a private residence.

The main residence and the 3 separate buildings are all protected by the Heritage Council of WA. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“It is an imposing landmark that terminates the vista of Clifford Street and makes a significant contribution to the historic townscape of York.”

The property has an asking price of $1.58 million.