Install a waste oil powered heat and setup a drop off box for people to drop off their spent motor oil.
I would buy that thing in a hearbeat also. I love working on stuff, so that would be a great place. You could take on section and turn it into a shop with a bunch of wood working equipment to build whatever you might need.
As long as he doesn't mind me calling him Jebus
But seriously, here's another bonus...if the pews are still in there, I could restore them and make a shitload of money selling them :evil: :beer:
Jebus that is one sweet deal. If it is in good condition, grab that sucker. Fix it up and over time take down the religious features of the building (maybe on other side there is some big jesus statue hehe I can't see).
It could turn into some nice commercial real estate that you could sell or do whatever.
But damn. 6000 sq ft for 10 large americans? I'd go for it.
It could turn into some nice commercial real estate that you could sell or do whatever.
But damn. 6000 sq ft for 10 large americans? I'd go for it.
Get it inspected and see how hard it would be to live there. If it's not too bad, sure, why not.
yep thats a thought too.
those things can fetch some money especially if they are the old oak pews
my mom bought one from a church, i have no idea what she paid though.
ultimatebob
Lifer
- Jul 1, 2001
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Cool idea, but you're going to need to do a TON of modifications before you can live in that thing! Although it probably has a decent bathroom, you're probably going to need to build the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and garage from scratch.
Here'a a little history on the building (no detail, just a pic)
it used to be a Evangelical Church
second from the bottom on the left
it used to be a Evangelical Church
second from the bottom on the left
yeah i wouldnt mind living in an old church.. and you can't beat it at that price... id grab it up quick if it was in half-decent condition.
Its not a very churchy looking church but its still cool. I watch that Extreme Homes show on the Home and Garden channel every now and again and they have showed a few church houses on it. They are usually pretty cool. If you click the show all episode links at the bottom you can click on the episodes with churches and see a few crappy pics.
That would be sweet to make it look like a fortress... it kinda has that shape.. like really square from the outside..
Anyway, if the basement could make for a nice room, the main room would great for a party room
Hell, if the floor is tiled you could play basketball inside
for a cost less then a new car, at least check the place out. You might end up spending some money on redoing some things or adding a few walls to make more rooms, but whatever. Seems pretty cool.
Anyway, if the basement could make for a nice room, the main room would great for a party room
Hell, if the floor is tiled you could play basketball inside
for a cost less then a new car, at least check the place out. You might end up spending some money on redoing some things or adding a few walls to make more rooms, but whatever. Seems pretty cool.
BeauJangles
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- Aug 26, 2001
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Friends of mine bought an old one room schoolhouse and made it into their home... very cool. They added a second floor and kept the downstairs one big room, except for the kitchen. It came out very well.
is it zoned to allow people to live in it... i only ask becuase i know how anal local governments are about that... my uncle once bought a store that he was planning on putting a pizza shop in... unfortunitely it was zoned that no dairy products could be sold there...
Siddhartha
Lifer
- Oct 17, 1999
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Resale value would be my only concern. Who is going to buy it if you convert it into a residential property?
lol I was thinking the same thing - I always get a creepy feeling in churches...like im being watched.
I'd say go for it redly1! I have family in Forest City, not too far from there, might be able to stop by and give you a hand sometime! :beer:
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