At first glance, this property looks like a very well-kept Mennonite church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. And although that was once correct, in 2002 the 1876 Peace Chapel was transformed into a unique home for Tom Sangrey and his soon-to-be wife Carolyn.
Keeping it original
This home, the second unconventional home for Sangrey, still maintains the original stained glass above the front door, reading “Peace Chapel / Welcome.” That sure outshines any greeting mats in front of their neighbors’ homes.
Peek inside
While the outside still looks like the original Peace Chapel structure, the interior has been gently yet greatly modified to accommodate the modern style of this lucky Pennsylvania couple.
Modern kitchen
The kitchen is incredible, displaying modern, sleek appliances and Italian kitchen cabinets. Definitely a kitchen a choir should sing about.
Dining in
The dining room, which can seat six, is a great place to host a family gathering.
The game room
This home, which has 3,085 square feet, pairs modern amenities with existing features of the structure. We love how they grouped these pews with a pool table.
Open space
Since Sangrey attended Sunday School in the church back when he was younger, he kept many of the structure’s original features intact.
A lofty bedroom
The choir loft was transformed into the Sangreys’ bedroom. It now has a queen-size bed, gorgeous stained-glass windows and floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Natural light
The stained-glass windows that are the property’s main focal point were installed by the church’s congregation in 1923.
Split-level windows
The upstairs extension was designed to leave the stained-glass windows protected. You can see this in the master bathroom, where only half of the window remains visible.
Home for a family
This home, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, is a great size in which to build a family.
Guests at the chapel
This third bedroom gives the family extra space. And a great place for the in-laws to stay when they’re in town.
Laundry room
Although space was tight, the Sangrey family used smart planning to squeeze in a laundry room.
A place to relax
From the wraparound second story, you can appreciate the full scope of this structure’s amazing transformation. Look down for a bird’s-eye view of the space below, or just relax in the colored light from the stained-glass windows.
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