Think this house that was a former church is cool outside? Wait until you see inside

TJ Macias

Converted houses that were once churches are no stranger to the real estate market, but one in the seaside town of Rockport, Maine, might be the most sophisticated for sale.

Exterior
Exterior

And it can be yours for $2.69 million.

Living room
Living room

The church was erected in 1875 and was converted into a stylish home around 1965 for the founder of Talbots, a well-known fashion company, according to Dirt.

Living room
Living room

The current owners nabbed the six-bedroom, 6.5-plus-bathroom house in 1998 and have been expanding it over the years.

Dining area
Dining area

The 9,500-square-foot interior is a holy blessing and offers up an abundance of sophistication and chicness.

Kitchen
Kitchen

Per the listing on LandVest, high-end amenities in and around the four-story estate include:

Stairs
Stairs

  • Elevator

  • Chef’s kitchen

  • Dramatically high ceilings

  • Three decks

  • Views

  • Huge study

  • 13 skylights

  • Two-bedroom in-law apartment

  • Two garages

Bedroom
Bedroom

Houses that were ex-churches have been hot lately across the globe, and each comes with its own distinct personality and finishing touches, like this heavenly house in Illinois and this former Gothic church in London.

Bedroom
Bedroom

The listing is held by Joseph Sortwell and Terry Sortwell.

Bathroom
Bathroom

Rockport is about 80 miles northeast of Portland.

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