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A British couple transformed an abandoned church that was infested with rats into a 5-bedroom mansion. It's on the market for $4.3 million — take a look inside.
A British couple transformed an abandoned church that was infested with rats into a 5-bedroom mansion. It's on the market for $4.3 million — take a look inside.
Mikhaila FrielSep 1, 2022, 16:03 IST
Trinity House in Devon, England.John Couch
An abandoned church building in Devon, England, was damaged in a fire in 2019.
John and Amy Watson purchased it in 2021 and converted it into a five-bedroom home.
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Trinity House, a 19th-century church building that was converted into a five-bedroom modern mansion, is on the market for £3.7 million, or around $4.3 million.
Trinity House.John Couch
The current owners, John and Amy Watson, purchased the property in 2021 after it was badly damaged in a fire.
The exterior of Trinity House.John Couch
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Trinity House is located in Torquay, a seaside town in Devon, England.
The view of Torquay from Trinity House.John Couch
Trinity House and its private woodland gardens can be accessed behind a set of electric gates.
The gates to Trinity House.John Couch
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The Watsons renovated the property without taking away from the original church structure.
The interior of Trinity House.John Couch
Many of the property's original features were kept intact, including this magnificent stained-glass window.
The stained-glass window in Trinity House.John Couch
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They added some modern updates, including built-in speakers for music and smart color-change lighting.
The interior of Trinity House.John Couch
The original chancel and altar area was converted into a bar and games room.
The games room.John Couch
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The church was designed with an open-plan layout, with the dining area leading into the reception area.
The dining area.John Couch
The dining area leads into a bespoke modern kitchen.
The kitchen.John Couch
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The property has five bedrooms, and each one has been designed differently.
One of the bedrooms in Trinity House.John Couch
A formerly "secret staircase" leads to the church tower, which has been converted into a living area with views of Torquay.