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Always wanted to step behind the veil and secrecy of the Church of Scientology? Here’s your chance.
The Adelaide office and worship space of the SA faction has been listed for sale at 225 Pulteney St for the first time in eight years, with selling agent Sam Alexander of Cushman and Wakefield expecting offers in the “sub $3m” mark.
According to Land Services SA, the two-storey building is currently jointly owned by Catnip Investments PTY. LTD, Robert James Simpson, Jack (1988) PTY. LTD, and Wheaton (1992) PTY. LTD, who have been leasing the property to the Church of Scientology on a month-to-month basis for a number of years.
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225 Pulteney St, Adelaide. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
225 Pulteney St, Adelaide. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
225 Pulteney St, Adelaide. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
225 Pulteney St, Adelaide. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
The sale includes a number of pictures posted on realcommercial.com.au, providing a glimpse behind the building’s grey facade, starting with a large information centre that displays books by Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard.
A second room appears to have been set up as a worship/lecture hall with a bust of L Ron Hubbard taking centre stage.
Two banners, spelling “ideal” in big capital letters, flank a large projection screen, while rows of chairs wait to be occupied.
Perhaps the most compelling image is a bunker-like theatre room with just two chairs.
In addition to L. Ron Hubbard’s writings and lectures – a must read for new recruits – technical training films comprise an important part of the scripture of the Scientology religion and are studied by Scientologists as part of their spiritual progress.
L. Ron Hubbard is believed to have scripted 84 films on various aspects of the Scientology religion.
Mr Alexander said there was no intention for the group to vacate the property, which also includes a number of office spaces, classrooms, and garaging for one car.
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225 Pulteney St, Adelaide. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
225 Pulteney St, Adelaide. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
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L. Ron Hubbard, founder of religious organisation known as Scientology.
News Corp also understands the tenants are currently paying above market value for the lease.
“I believe they are keen to stay,” Mr Alexander said.
“The lease that’s in place is an ongoing lease and they have been there for a long period of time.
“It’s a rolling monthly agreement which, of course, means that the new owners could ask them to leave within 30 days if they need the property vacant.”
Should this occur, the group could possibly relocate to the former home of Messenger Community News on Baynes St, Port Adelaide which was purchased by the Church of Scientology in 2019 for $3.24m.
Mr Alexander said interest in the property had been strong with its city locale providing an exceptional opportunity for investment or owner occupation.
“It’s a well trafficked area and a lot of people refer to it as the Scientology building, so it’s well known,” he said.
“We’ve already had 20 to 25 inquiries…that’s above average for what we’d get for commercial properties.
“With where interest rates are currently at and uncertainties in the economy, interest in the listing seems to have bucked the trend a bit…as people seem to love the location and style of the building.”
Expression of Interest close June 27 at 4pm.