Church conversions

In creating a dream home, sometimes you have to think outside the box and see potential in run-down fixer uppers or strangely laid out homes. And sometimes, you have to think really far outside of the box, like Suzy Batiz did in renovating her home, which started its life in the early 1900s as a Methodist church.

Old churches that are converted into beautiful homes, restaurants & hotels - The Nordroom

A near perfect church conversion home is selling for $350,000 and we're in love ❤️ Built in the early 1900s, this former house of worship boasts a handsome stone facade and a tall steeple. Thanks to a well-executed conversion, the interior of the former St. John’s Church truly shines. As the listing details put it, “This church is a unique and stunning property that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern living.” On the lower level, you’ll find a one-bedroom apartment with original…

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Medieval character courses through its bones

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The church Space by Ilana Kister

Once termite-ridden, the church has had a new lease on life as boutique accomodation in the Victorian town of Lexton.

On a quiet block in the Pyrenees town of Lexton, Grayling’s Gift is a church conversion that encourages quiet contemplation. With original stained glass windows, a cavernous peaked ceiling, it’s an atmosphere that inspires people to relax.

Holiday in a converted chapel. With Fireplace, TV and DVD.

A Victorian chapel nestled between Stroud and Cirencester in Gloucestershire, England has been transformed into a serene vacation home.

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In past two years or so, I've written about several churches, cathedrals, and chapels converted into homes and, in one case, a bookstore — see here,