Transforming Churches into Modern Desanctified Homes: Heavenly Conversions

If the thought of permanently living in a house of God doesn't appeal to you then maybe you aren't getting the full picture. The possibilities are endless as open space offers perspective buyers a blank canvas that is completely empty and forgiving of any or all cosmetic mistakes. This is assuming that you are planning to change the historical beauty of the sanctuary that you have recently been granted the keys to for the purpose of entering at your own free will simply because you are now the owner rather then just a member.

But why would anyone in their right mind want to buy a church? A rapid decline in church attendance over the last several decades coupled along with other more successful thriving congregations seeking larger accommodations has meant that countless churches across the nation have become vacant and available for other purposes.

Stately, ornate and divine, churches are being purchased by consumers for more reasons than just their curb appeal. Home buyers are recognizing that these graceful structures are the perfect setting for a grand home with plenty of open space for living. Their potential is endless, and the prices are just right to make them even more enticing as a home purchase.

Many of these converted spaces date back well into the1800's, and are being rescued from falling into disrepair or downright crumbling to the ground as they set empty for years until being rescued. The price of these saintly structures can be miniscule for smaller chapels that would be equal to a two-bedroom home, or astronomical for larger pieces of property that could be made into several apartments.

It is hard to ignore a building that comes complete with a steeple that stretches out above the other neighborhood home's roofs or one that is larger then its surrounding structures with huge brightly colored windows and ornamental features. It is even harder to ignore when this type of building sits with a bright sign stating that it is for sale. I mean "who buys a church"? The answer to that is anyone with an ounce of creativity who is looking for large amounts of space and a bit of the extraordinary within that space.

Church Converted into Livable Space

Credit: Sherri Granato

Copyright: Sherri Granato