• A 19th-century church converted into a three-bedroom home in Essex, Connecticut, is on the market for $1.3 million.
  • The 8,543 square-foot building has high ceilings, a rooftop patio, another large outdoor deck, and two kitchens.
  • Take a look inside the New England home. Susan Malan at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing.
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In Essex, Connecticut, a church dating back to 1849 has been converted into a family home — and it’s currently on the market for the first time in 50 years.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, 6sqft


The house, valued at $1.3 million, is located near the Connecticut River.

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It was completely rebuilt between 1985 and 1996.

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The house has three bedrooms. Each comes with an ensuite bathroom.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, 6sqft


There are also two full kitchens, one of which is oversized with three ovens and two dishwashers.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, 6sqft


The dining room has a long table that can comfortably seat 20 people, according to the listing.

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The first floor of the house has an exercise room. Listing photos also show that the home has a game room with a pool table.

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Per the listing, the home was renovated with wood, marble, and stone fixings.

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Despite its modern appliances, some parts of the home still look like a church, thanks to its high ceilings and carefully preserved details.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, 6sqft


On the third floor, for example, there's wooden structural detailing on the walls and ceiling.

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There are also several custom windows in the home, which allows for plenty of natural light to seep in.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, 6sqft


The most unforgettable part of the house just might be its steeple, which has been converted into a rooftop patio.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, 6sqft


The rooftop patio opens up to views of Essex and the Connecticut River.

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Around back, there's a large outdoor terrace.

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The property also features a heated two-car garage. Susan Malan at William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty has the listing.

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Sources: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, 6sqft