The plot of land this converted church sits upon was bought for just £735 back in the mid-1800s and the building racked up another £800 – today it will set you back considerably more although the exact price is being kept firmly under wraps.
The French Protestant Church of Brighton was officially dedicated in 1887 with money for its construction being raised from small congregations in France and people within Brighton’s religious community.
The building, featured on Rightmove, is one of only two of its kind in England.
Weekly Sunday services were held here until its closure in 2008, where it was then sold to the current owners. Over more than a decade they have carefully restored the church and transformed the building.
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Striking the perfect balance between character features and contemporary living, this converted church has it all.
Nestled between some of Brighton’s most well-known locations, such as the Metropole hotel, Norfolk Square, the i360 and the seafront, it offers history and modern design in spades.
Designed in Gothic style red-brick, the church has three pairs of lancet windows, a pointed arch entrance door and a small copper spire on top of the square turret.
Furthermore, a time capsule was set into the main stone foundation, containing items associated with Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, just one of the many wonderful items of history found within, and without, its four walls.
As you enter through the large church doors, the ornate stained glass in the entrance gives you an immediate sense of grandeur, before walking into the main living area where you are struck by the sheer size of this home.
The beautiful living room offers a large space to comfortably relax and unwind. The original alter, still intact, has since been transformed into a bar area.
One of the most impressive features is the added exposed steel work and strengthened glass which supports the principle mezzanine level.
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Glass stairs and balustrade lead to the first floor where you arrive at the bedroom suite. Currently displayed with a large four poster bed, fitted roll top bath and feature stained glass window.
Adding further interest is the reinforced circular glass in the floor which looks down to the living room below.
The private kitchen area is finished in a simple, yet chic, white matte, with a light grey stone worktop.
Bedroom two is a sunken and cosy room with a fabulous, hotel-esq en-suite shower room and a useful storage area.
Outside, there is the modern style sundeck which has been added onto the exterior of the building. Featuring the common theme of glass, with its balcony surround and lightwell, this is the ideal place to sit out with a book or take guests after dinner.
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SUMMARY
Location: Church Street, Helston
Guide Price: Price on application
Agent: Mishon Welton, Hove
Contact: 01273 778877
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