Casey Abby Blog's: Half-Converted Gothic Chapel From 1905 Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Friday 12 February 2021

Half-Converted Gothic Chapel From 1905 Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Fans of cool conversions flocked to a heavenly site for sale in Connecticut: a not-quite-finished project that involves a Gothic chapel ready to be reimagined as a charming three-bedroom residence. The laudable structure, built in 1905, picked up the most clicks on the collection plate this week on realtor.com®.

The former house of worship can now be customized to suit a new buyer’s needs. An art retreat? A lovable live-work space? Or a charming cottage filled with quaint vintage touches? The possibilities are wide open, which has proved intriguing to real estate dreamers around the country.

Besides the former house of the holy, you also clicked on quite a few homes associated with a raft of celebrities.

Derek Jeter‘s Tampa, FL, mansion was back in the news this week, after his famous tenant won yet another Super Bowl. A buyer with $29 million at the ready is what it will take for Tom Brady to vacate the premises.

The San Antonio estate of country music legend George Strait came back on the market this week with a serious discount, and managed to strum up quite a volume of interest. His fellow musician Jon Bon Jovi finally put a price on his New Jersey chateau, and clicks on the $20 million mansion soon followed.

However, the highest-priced celebrity property in the country belongs to Sylvester Stallone, who recently listed his 3-acre spread in Beverly Hills, CA, for a cool $110 million. Celeb watchers couldn’t help but take a peek at Stallone’s luxe spread.

We’d love to invite you to view all 10 of the week’s most popular properties for sale. Simply scroll on down for a look.

10. 2025 N. Sixth St, Waco, TX

Price: $179,900
Why it’s here: “Fixer Upper” is back. And while this home has no connection with the popular renovation show, interest in Waco properties is on the rise.

Priced to move, and prime for a makeover, this four-bedroom home dates to 1906. Highlights of the nearly half-acre property include the lovely front porch, vintage wooden staircase, claw-foot tubs in two bathrooms, and a roomy backyard with mature trees and views.

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9. 58 Bahama Cir, Tampa, FL

Price: $29,000,000
Why it’s here: GOAT vibes emanate everywhere from this megamansion owned by Derek Jeter and recently rented by the recent Super Bowl champ Tom Brady.

The incredible waterfront fortress measures a commanding 21,796 square feet. With 345 feet of water frontage, the home offers water views from almost any vantage point.

The place is outfitted with an expansive club room with a full bar and billiard area, two custom closets, a kitchen large enough for professional staff, a gym, and a staff wing.

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8. 10564 Tecumseh Clinton Hwy, Tecumseh, MI

Price: $279,900
Why it’s here: This historic five-bedroom Queen Anne was built in 1885 and was once home to the New Era Potato Chip farm.

Today, the vintage charmer boasts an updated kitchen, stained glass, a library, sitting rooms, and plenty of storage. Outside, the three-quarter-acre lot can be enjoyed from the deck or on one of the home’s four porches.

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7. 10 Davenport Ln, San Antonio, TX

Price: $7,500,000
Why it’s here: The King of Country, George Strait, is back on the beat. He’s listed his 12-acre, Santa Fe–style estate for about 16% less than the 2019 asking price.

The two-story, three-bedroom home was custom-built in 1997, and has a whopping 7,925 square feet of living space. The property comes with a detached guest casita with kitchenette.

Outside, the infinity pool is adorned with a custom mosaic, and lucky soakers are treated to a spectacular view of downtown.

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6. 2118 Shadywood Rd., Wayzata, MN

Price: $3,800,000
Why it’s here: It’s a lovely and fully loaded five-bedroom retreat built in 2010, with views of Crystal Bay. The current owners recently put more than $630,000 into updates, including floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen, screened porch, and home theater.

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5. 221 Lincoln Hills Dr, Valparaiso, IN

Price: $499,900
Why it’s here: Magnificent (and affordable) midcentury moderns like this Indiana example are few and far between in the Midwest. This stylish ranch sits on 1.65 acres and includes extras like an indoor pool, fitness room, office, and views from every room in the house.

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4. 30 Beverly Park Ter, Beverly Hills, CA

Price: $110,000,000
Why it’s here: You’ll need bulked-up pockets to have a puncher’s chance at this megamansion owned by Sylvester Stallone.

The 3.5-acre property in the town’s most exclusive gated community includes an eight-bedroom home built in 1994.

The property has it all: a professional-grade home theater, master suite with sauna, and office with a terrace. There’s also a two-story guesthouse, parklike grounds, an infinity pool, and air-conditioned eight-car garage with an art studio.

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3. 174 E. La Verne Way, Palm Springs, CA

Price: $529,000
Why it’s here: This time capsule condo in the desert is awash in bold vintage wallpaper, fabrics, and colors.

The blue hues drew droves of gawkers who wanted to see the listing photos in all their headache-inspiring glory.

Along with the period wall coverings, the two-bedroom home is filled with custom furnishings, which have all been immaculately preserved and will convey with the purchase of the property.

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2. 740 Navesink River Rd, Red Bank, NJ

Price: $20,000,000
Why it’s here: Way more than a prayer—you’d need $10 million to get halfway to the price tag on Jon Bon Jovi‘s Jersey chateau.

The 18,000-square-foot mansion sits on 15 acres and includes 700 feet of waterfront on the Navesink River. Called High Point Estate, its high-end highlights include a 50-foot living room, home theater, kitchen with brick barrel ceiling, a pool, dock, and its own private pub.

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1. 97 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, CT

Price: $300,000
Why it’s here: For a buyer in search of a project that’s already underway, we present this holy opportunity. The bones are all here, and this former chapel just needs a buyer with the faith to see through to the finish line.

The chapel has been partly converted into a spacious three-bedroom home. The first floor is laid out with a large living room and dining room. A second floor has two bedrooms, along with the master suite. But because the chapel is still a work in progress, the layout could be easily reconfigured. The setting is also worthy of the sin of envy—it sits on nearly a full acre overlooking Addison Pond.