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Maybe it’s their soaring ceilings. Their open floor plans. Their ample natural light, tinted by stained-glass windows. For whatever reason, renovated churches appeal to lots of homebuyers in search of unique, historic residences. This 90-year-old church in Fontainebleau offers buyers the opportunity to make that dream a reality—relatively affordably. Its asking price has dropped from $239,000 to $168,000, and although the building needs a total renovation, it may be eligible for state and federal tax credits that would foot 40 percent of the bill.
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Accessed by a brick entry with custom tile work and a plaque, the sanctuary occupies the entire first floor. Two half-bathrooms flank the former narthex. Several renderings illustrate the sanctuary’s potential to become an artists’ studio or coworking space.
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The second floor houses two long, narrow apartments. The units mirror each other in a double shotgun-type configuration. Each 1,000-square-foot unit has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a sunroom. Original elements, including built-in shelving, brick fireplaces, and clawfoot tubs, are present throughout.
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We’re not going to lie: the abandoned church does look rather spooky in its current state. But like its former congregants, the building is good at heart. It’s less than a mile from Robert’s Fresh Market, Rock ’n’ Bowl and Xavier University. Listing agent Chris Smith has also created a video tour of the space.
Via: Chris Smith of Gardner Realtors