“It’s truly a breathtaking sight,” he says. elizabeth jenningswho is co-listing the property? kate mitchell. Both are affiliated with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s a really beautiful space, perfect and open. You feel really good when you walk in.”
Mitchell echoes Jennings’ sentiments, calling the structure “timeless.”
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“You can feel the emotion and energy that was celebrated when this was a church, but at the same time it feels like a warm, inviting home,” Mitchell says.
The former church building and attached annex are available for purchase for $1,175,000.
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The church’s main building dates back to the early 1900s. According to published reports, the cornerstone was laid in his 1927 year and became the Martyrs Memorial Lutheran Church. At that time, there were about 18 members.
After about 50 years, membership outgrew the church building, so the congregation moved to another building in 1977.
Mitchell said the transformation from a former church to a private residence occurred in the early 2000s. The house has since changed hands several times, most recently as a vacation rental for about $500 a night.
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“It has RG-1 zoning, which is rare in a historic area, so it allows for nightly rentals and is a great value,” Mitchell explains. [The perfect buyer] Maybe you’re looking for a notable or important piece of real estate in America’s oldest city, as an investment or weekend home. ”
It’s also an opportunity to buy right away. Furniture shown in photos is part of the sale.
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The interior of the former church features original pine floors, high ceilings, a flat spire and distinctive windows. Thanks to its history, the building has a flowing layout that requires no modifications when becoming a residence.
“It’s a beautiful, expansive open living area,” Mitchell says. “It takes the open living concept to the next level. It’s a truly stunning place with all the history and architectural details.”
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Meanwhile, the loft bedroom suite was once the gallery and music area of the church.
“When you’re inside the building, you can feel this majestic, enchanting energy. You feel like you’re in a story,” Jennings says.
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An enclosed walkway connects the main building to the concrete annex, and the annex provides approximately 1,000 square feet of additional sleeping space and a bathroom.
Mitchell says the home’s history is special, but its location makes it a true rarity.
“The most valuable thing I can say about this property is that it is within walking distance of everything in this historic city,” she says. Things are really great. ”
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