Restored Church Converted Into Home

High ceilings, dramatic rooms, period details and stained glass are just some of the benefits of living in a recently restored church. This one was recently restored by a couple in Kyloe, Northumberland with impressive results ...

Featured on Travelet, this church has been restored (instead of renovated, which would have been much cheaper) to period detail. While they have adapted the interior to provide comfortable living space, the outside has remained almost completely intact. See more photos at Travelet.

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I don't see the appeal..maybe it's my catholic upbringing coming back to haunt me though.

posted by oublieuse on November 7th 2009 at 10:42am
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Many times more cheaper? Rennovated?

posted by HeritageWoodworks on November 7th 2009 at 11:41am
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I like it and I'm Catholic. Now about the cemetary right outside, that's creepy.

posted by sue3465 on November 7th 2009 at 1:55pm
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I love it, love it. Even with the cemetery outside.

posted by Ibidem on November 7th 2009 at 5:12pm
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The outside of the church is gorgeous! The stonework giving it a grounded, solid look/feeling. The stained glass in the bathroom is beautiful, and I love the giant archway in the living room. They've done nice job, the cemetery would however take some getting used to, but I’d be willing to give it a go! ;)

posted by l2dmh on November 8th 2009 at 1:34am
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Love it!!! I didn't realize how much I wan't to live in a former church until I saw this. I love the windows, the light and the amount of space!

posted by njlovedesign on November 8th 2009 at 4:05am
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A fine looking home and -- dare I say it? yes I dare -- a far better use for this edifice than its original intended use.

posted by mirandabee on November 8th 2009 at 1:46pm
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Lovely church. Personally I would feel terrible using a consecrated place as a home. I know the thought of sanctuary could be applied but I would still feel like very odd indeed!
It is a lovely building though....

posted by prairiecactus on December 26th 2009 at 9:50am
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