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12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

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The reuse and repurpose of old buildings can be not only money-saving but also history-preserving. Some of these beautiful churches turned into modern homes were to be demolished. It might not suit everyone’s tastes but coverting churches into houses have become very popular. Old churches have a distinct architecture style that is both grand and appealing.

12 Beautiful Church Conversions:

Church of Living

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Church of Living is a church that was converted into a modern house by Zecc Architechten. The church’s architectural details like high ceilings and stained glass windows have remained while the interior was done in white color scheme with wooden flooring. The modern style interior features a preserved organ and a big cross above the entrance.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

St. Jakobus Church

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

This remodeled abandoned church in Utrecht is another coversion project by Zecc Architects. The beautiful Gothic building was transformed on the inside into a modern home with a white color scheme with preserved architectural details.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Church in South Australia

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

1850′s Church in South Australia was turned into a beautiful modern dwelling with three bedrooms, kitchen/living/dining area, theatre room, patio and a garden. The eclectic interior design features tile flooring, open kitchen and built-in lighting.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

John Knox Church

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Williams Boag Architects have remodeled a 1876 church designed by Charles Webb in Australia but have preserved as much as possible from the original structure. This way they’ve managed both preserving the historic building as well as transforming it into a modern home with wood finished interior, stained glass windows, and a modern glass extension.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

19th Century Church In Australia

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Another 19th century church was converted into home in Australia. A 1866 building has three bedroom and two bathrooms, kitchen dining, lounge bar, study, spa and wine room. There are also a paved patio and a garage among the house’s amenities.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Bonney Avenue Residence

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

This old church in Brisbane, Australia has been remodeled into a Bonney Avenue Residence by Willis Greenhalgh Architects. The 1867 building was saved from demilotion and transformed into a stylish modern home with the pool, wooden floors and high church ceilings.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Church in Kensal Green, London

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

This beautiful old church coversion is simply stunning. It is both cozy and beautiful in terms of church architecture. The stylish interior is spacious but homey thanks to big arched windows that provide the home with plenty of light and different wooden floors that divide space between areas.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

St. Nicholas Georgian Church

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

St. Nicholas Church is now a residence to a couple that has renovated the 18th century Georgian building into a home. The exterior has preserved the look of a historic building while the interior was transformed into a living space with high ceilings and wooden finishes.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Howard Park Methodist Church

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Howard Park Methodist churchbuillt in 1910 in Toronto has been transformed into Abbey Lofts residences with a four-level ‘penthouse’ in the bell tower. It features two bedrooms and two bathroom, a media room, and a rooftop terrace.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Church In Fitzroy, Australia

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

The Bible Christian Church of 1860 is a beautiful historic building made of bluestone. The exterior looks untouched while the interior is minimalist designed in white color scheme with wooden flooring. The house has two double bedrooms, a terrace, small courtyard, main bedroom, dressing room and a mezzanine gallery. The house also has some amenities such as workshop, storage room, and a cellar.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Church in San-Francisco

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

The church in San-Fransisco that overlooks Mission Dolores Park was built in 1909. Now it has been renovated and transformed into a luxurious residence with wood ceiling decor and exposed brick walls.

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

Church House

12 Churches Transformed Into Houses

We’ve already featured this Church House remodeled into a modern home by Ruud Visser Architects. Overlooking the De Rotte river the 1930 church has preserved its high arched ceilings and windows. See more of Churh House.

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7 Responses to “12 Churches Transformed Into Houses”
  1. Wendy Says:

    Dear Madam, dear Sir,

    I have searched the whole interworld to look for a book about churches converted/rebuild into homes / sport facilities and stumbled accros these beautiful pictures.

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    I highly appreciate your reply,

    yours faithfully,

    Wendy Kroes
    Tilburg / Netherlands / Europe

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  5. Deb Says:

    great friends of mine bought a house in Hinkley Illinois that was a church transformed to residential. It’s beautiful.

  6. madeline Says:

    Working hard on a country church in a port village in Nova Scotia Met a couple doing the same in the next community.Instant bonding.

  7. Jennifer Says:

    We are in the process of buying a simple country church in pei and would love to see some ideas of layout/floor plans. We are torn between wanting two separate bedroom and abhorring the idea of partitioning the open space we fell for. Any suggestions?


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