Former New York church that is now a family home is listed for $350,000

A former church converted into a charming single-family home in Champlain, NY, is for sale for $350,000 and awaiting a new owner.

This former place of worship, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has a beautiful stone facade and a high tower.

Thanks to a well-executed renovation, the interior of the former St. John’s Church really shines. As the listing details put it: “This church is a unique and beautiful property that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern living.”

On the lower floor you will find a one-bedroom apartment with original brick walls. Original stone can also be found in many of the renovated rooms, including the kitchen, living area and master bedroom.

Evidence of the house’s sacred past can be found upstairs, where high wooden ceilings and windows from the former sanctuary give the space a sacred aura.

Those large windows draw in plenty of natural light and give the wide-open space a heavenly glow.

One side of the enormous space has a loft area with a triangular window, while the other side has another large window above the pipe organ – a focal point of the space, “with beautiful woodwork and exposed brick adding to the character and history of this space. beautiful building.”

Meanwhile, stone walls and church-like windows are a highlight of the top floor bedroom space.

It is an ideal property for a buyer looking for a historic renovation with lots of character.

“The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the intricate woodwork to the enduring charm of the exposed brick walls. These features not only add character, but also serve as a testament to the building’s rich history,” the ad said.

According to the Samuel de Champlain History Center in Champlain, the building served as St. John’s Episcopal Church for about 75 years. Later it became a Presbyterian church.

“In December 1927, the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Main and Church Streets in Champlain burned down,” explains David Patrick, secretary of the Samuel de Champlain History Center. “From the ruins it was rebuilt between October 1928 and May 1929 to be used as Champlain’s village hall. At the same time, the Presbyterian congregation decided to purchase the stone church building from the Episcopalians. So the Presbyterians used this stone church from about 1929 until the end of the 20th century.”

Patrick says at some point the municipalities merged and the building was sold to the public. The conversion from church to home began around 2007.

In the far north, the property is just a few kilometers from the Champlain-St. Bernard de Lacolle border crossing, between the United States and Canada, about an hour’s drive from Montreal.

It is located just off Interstate 87, near the Great Chazy River that runs through the city and close to Lake Champlain.

The listing says the church-turned-home can be a home, an income property, or a combination of both.

André Lacombewith RE/MAX North Country, is the listing agent.