Restored 1860's chapel and cemetery for sale is a luxury Airbnb

A heavenly property for sale in South Australia will soon answer a buyer’s prayers.

The restored 1860’s chapel and cemetery at 778 Nairne Road in Hay Valley has been operating as a luxury Airbnb, and is now for sale with a price guide of $849,000.

As stated on the listing, the vendor has spent the past 20 years transforming the chapel into a wedding venue and short-stay accommodation. Aussies can book a night on Airbnb for $488 and will receive complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival.

The unique property is on the books of Damon Brohier of Ray White Mount Barker.

SOLD - $915,000

778 Nairne Road, Hay Valley SA 5252

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The chapel has undergone an extensive renovation with space for three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the privately-owned cemetery dates to 1839.

Apart from a new driveway, most of the chapel’s original exterior features remain such as the heritage doors and arched windows.

Inside is a modern design with multiple living and dining zones. High ceilings also give the illusion of never-ending space.

Key features include whitewashed walls, floorboards, and timbers such as jarrah, recycled oregon, western red cedar and Baltic pine.

Care and consideration has gone into the revamped kitchen with its handmade polished concrete benchtop and cupboards with mesh joinery.

A statement jarrah and stainless steel staircase stars in one of the main living zones.

There is also space to entertain outside with a paved patio with lush ivy-covered walls.

For the utmost in convenience, the buyer can also secure the furniture for an additional fee.

Hay Valley is on the outskirts of Nairne, a rural town in the Adelaide Hills wine region.

Records show the property last sold for $69,000 in January 2000.