The House That's Basically a Church (No, Seriously)

The House That's Basically a Church (No, Seriously)

Okay, so imagine your friends asking about your new place. You say, "Oh yeah, it's a converted church." They'll definitely do a double-take. This isn't your average house. It’s got that historic vibe, but it’s also been updated for modern living. Plus, it’s got enough rooms to get lost in, or maybe just host the world's biggest board game night. And get this – it’s right on the edge of some seriously stunning national forest.

Specifications

    • Sq. Ft: 4,411
    • Price: $559,000
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 2 (with 3 half baths)
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Lot Size: 0.35 Acres
    • Year Built: 1940
    • HOA: None

Outside. white siding plus green metal roof. Cute or farm-shed vibes?

Back outside. white siding plus green metal roof. Cute or farm-shed vibes?

From this side—light wood, white trim, same green roof. Consistent, at least.

From this side—light wood, white trim, same green roof. Consistent, at least.

Here's the bathroom—gray tile stack in the shower. Modern, not fussy.

Here's the bathroom—gray tile stack in the shower. Modern, not fussy.

Teal walls, beige carpet—cozy little den. I actually the color.

Teal walls, beige carpet—cozy little den. I actually the color.

Kids’ room goes full turquoise with a white bunk. Play fort energy.

Kids’ room goes full turquoise with a white bunk. Play fort energy.

Soothing blue walls, wood bed, punchy quilt. Calm but not boring.

Soothing blue walls, wood bed, punchy quilt. Calm but not boring.

Here's the kitchen—big work zones, soft colors, kinda farmhouse-lite. Too minimal?

Here's the kitchen—big work zones, soft colors, kinda farmhouse-lite. Too minimal?

From this angle, white box plus industrial ceiling—studio vibes. Echoey, probably.

From this angle, white box plus industrial ceiling—studio vibes. Echoey, probably.

And then a wood stove corner. Black iron against light walls looks great.

And then a wood stove corner. Black iron against light walls looks great.

Unfinished floor with soft gray walls—intentional rustic, or mid-project pause?

Unfinished floor with soft gray walls—intentional rustic, or mid-project pause?

Second bath? Muted teal with white trim. Spa-ish without being precious.

Second bath? Muted teal with white trim. Spa-ish without being precious.

Here's the other kitchen—white cabinets, black tops, stainless. Classic rental look.

Here's the other kitchen—white cabinets, black tops, stainless. Classic rental look.

Laundry room with blue walls and wood floors. Sink and folding space, yes please.

Laundry room with blue walls and wood floors. Sink and folding space, yes please.

Big paneled bonus room. I mean, cozy, but maybe too much?

Big paneled bonus room. I mean, cozy, but maybe too much?

From this angle, the paneling warms it up. Maybe too dark with that couch?

From this angle, the paneling warms it up. Maybe too dark with that couch?

Details

So, this place is pretty wild. It’s a former church that someone decided would make a fantastic home, and honestly, they weren’t wrong. It’s got character for days, but they’ve also made sure it’s livable and modern. You'll find six bedrooms, which is a lot, plus a couple of extra rooms that are perfect for an office or whatever hobby you’re into. The kitchen is huge and still has that original feel, and there’s a dining area and a cozy living room.

Zillow Listing

What’s really cool is the old sanctuary has been turned into a massive second living room with a pellet stove – perfect for those cozy Idaho nights. There’s also an attached space that’s basically a bonus room with its own wood stove. Right now, it’s not hooked up to utilities, but they mention you could turn it into a garage, which is pretty handy. It sits on four lots in town, so you’ve got space. It’s super close to the local high school, library, and shops. And the best part? You're surrounded by national forest, with Lake Pend Oreille nearby and Montana just a short drive away. It’s country living with tons of potential if you have a bit of vision.

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