EXCLUSIVE Converted churches make divine homes: What they cost - and what buyers must look out for Former churches make unique homes with an array of quirky features But there are restrictions that might put some buyers off We look at how much they cost - and what's on the market right now Updated: 08:55 BST, 28 July 2024 e-mail View comments Church conversion properties offer buyers an impressive exterior, high ceilings and multiple large windows. Each building is unique, and gives buyers the chance to own a home brimming with character and quirks, far more so than can be found in any new-build. We look at how much you might pay for your own heavenly home, and take a look at three examples on the market right now.
Divine: This four-bed converted church in Shillinghill, Scotland, could be yours How much is a converted church home? The uniqueness of church conversions often comes at a premium. Buyers looking for a three-bedroom church conversion can expect to pay 30.8 per cent more for a church conversion than a traditional property.
In research from OnTheMarket seen exclusively by This is Money, data showed that a three-bedroom church conversion typically costs £554,015, against £405,975 for a conventional three-bed home. Four-bedroom church conversion homes typically cost £700,806, while traditional homes with the same number of bedrooms cost around £622,799, OnTheMarket said. However, for smaller properties, it could even be more cost effective to buy a church conversio.