History of the Site

1855
The initial construction of the presbytery sandstone core was completed and used as a hotel, referred to as the ‘Apple Tree Inn’

1859
The building was sold as a private residence

1884
The site was subdivided and the eastern section was purchased by the Primitive Methodist Church, who constructed the first half of the Church building

1901
Both buildings were purchased by the Roman Catholic Church, the Church was used as a Roman Catholic Girls School

1903
The former Inn was extended and converted into a Presbytery for the Francis De Sales parish priests

1908 - 1909
Additions to the church were undertaken when the building replaced the former St Francis de Sales Church in Haymarket. This included a substantial rear addition, extending the building through to Little Albion Street

1975
In the 1970’s further alterations were made to the buildings and a fourth floor was added to the former presbytery

2007
The presbytery building was used as a parish office, and the church building was used for World Youth Day, as well as a community centre

2017 - 2018
In 2017, the disused site, was sold by the Catholic Church. It was then converted into commercial offices, completed in 2018.

2018 - 2021
Stage 2 of the 80 Albion redevelopment was completed. These works included the adaptive reuse of the former presbytery into commercial offices with a contemporary rear extension and an additional rooftop level. The courtyard was enclosed with a glass roof and became a new restaurant. A connecting bridge was built