#converted chapel

The floating chapel has served as a picturesque wedding venue and also as a short-term rental or Airbnb. The former Chapel is being sold fully furnished. It's ready for the next owner to live in at the marina or operate as a rental.

It's really nice inside and has a vaulted church ceiling.

Note the gothic doors and stained glass windows. I don't care for the black theater recliner seating, they're too bulky and casual for this lovely space.

In the corner of the living area is a nice round glass table.

A spiral staircase in the middle of the space toes up to a loft.

In the corner of the living area is a nice kitchen with granite counters.

Hallway to the primary bedroom and bath.

The downstairs bedroom and bath are good sizes.

The 2nd bedroom is in the loft.

Isn't this nice? It's so cozy.

There's even a sitting area up here.

And, this is the 2nd bath.

It's picturesque at night, but there doesn't seem to be many other homes, just lots of boats.

This is nice, they have fireworks on the water.

Interesting, it's gray- floors and walls. I like the pretty ceiling where the altar used to be. Maybe the lights are original.

There's plenty of room in the open floor plan, but it's kind of minimalist right now.

Across from the living room area there's the dining table.

I do like a colorful kitchen and this blue is very attractive, especially with the gold.

I like the backsplash. Doors to a wrap-around deck on both sides.

Blue Shaker cabinets.

It looks like they may have closed in the choir loft.

Oh, this is lovely, it's the small antique chapel organ.

Here's one of the pews and a door to the outside.

Here's a pretty bedroom. I like the blue theme. If they closed the choir loft in, it was to make this bedroom.

This must be the primary bedroom b/c it's quite large.

Beautiful bath. Love the tiles.

Bedroom #2 is plenty big and is on the ground level.

Bedroom #3 is also very nice.

Another large bath.

Large family/rec room.

They have a game table in this area.

The large wrap-around deck.

And, a patio below.

According to the sign, the owners don't live here, they rent it out as Boutique B&B. It doesn't even look used. There are 2.51 acres of land. I'm wondering if they're selling it b/c there's not much to do out here. If they're going to rent it short term, it should at least have a pool. I don't see that they even provide a BBQ or fire pit for guests. There's a golf course, but it may not be public, plus there are lakes, a public beach and restaurants, but that may not be enough to attract lots of guests.

Original details. This would be adorable for a single or a couple, b/c it’s unique.

Very nicely converted, isn’t it?

Beautiful windows and brick walls.

That’s a great idea- a Murphy bed that can be closed when not in use.

And, look at the cute little nook.

I would certainly this to my apt. 

Plus it has a lovely bath.

And, a laundry room. Perfection.

I still think that if you have the money to buy something like this, the best thing to do is buy a derelict old building and have it renovated to your own taste. With something like this, you’re getting someone else’s vision. 

Unless, of course, you feel that you can either tweak it or modify it to suit yourself. 

There’s a little corridor and storage area behind the kitchen, on the way to the back door.

The loft is nice, but whoa, it’s very open and blocked off with furniture.

The tub is lovely, but I prefer a tub to be in the bathroom.

There appears to be just a small water closet.

Ooh, I didn’t notice that disco ball before.

Lovely little patio area is out back.

Nice size kitchen and look at the backsplash- it’s got a tile picture above the sink.

Large pantry.

What a cute little nook they’re using as a bedroom.

Main bdm.

Small shower room.

Another small bedroom.

And, a larger bdm.

Entrance to the museum on the main floor. “You could turn the chapel into a wedding venue and have a separate bridal area—or the chapel could be converted into office space where you could run a business directly from your home,” said the realtor.

It has an office.

A staff area.

Museum and a chapel/meeting space.

Small office.

Nice powder room.

Storage.

And a large 2-story shed. 

The modern and functional kitchen is in a corner of the large hall. Chairs and tables came with the house.

The model of an old three-masted sailing ship in the window is reminiscent of the proximity to the sea.

The refrigerator from Smeg gives a retro feeling in the modern kitchen.

In the upper hall, the family kept the old wood stove. The steps lead up to a cozy loft with glorious views.

The mahogany serving table comes from Isa’s parents.

Markus and Isa's bedroom is located directly adjacent to the main hall. They have decorated with a lot of textiles.

The clothesline in Isa's and Markus' bedroom is made from former shop fittings.

Their daughter Siri has her own sleeping area behind sheer tulle curtains.

Sons Zeke and Silas share the long site-built bed in the second room upstairs.

A modern bathroom is needed when there are five people in the family. It has white tiled walls and unplaned marble from Italy on the floor, and a ceramic washbasin. The small chair and 50's mirror were purchased at a flea market.

It’s a simple conversion- the original choir loft is there and it even looks like the clock remained. 

A small island style kitchen was put in at the entrance. There’s room for a large dining table, as well. 

The choir gallery, accessed by an original stairwell, provides a useful office area.

A long ladder provides access to the upper-levels of the soaring bookshelves.

The master bedroom is tucked under the eaves.

A well-worn carpet and a collection of framed art soften the industrial bathroom.

The family bath features a floor-to-ceiling window and opens directly onto the garden.

Because it was a small chapel, they added an extension.  A glass-walled connecting hallway serves as a study and play area.

A view of the black-stained timber clad extension.

The addition follows the strong silhouette of the original building and is completely hidden from the front, connected to the bath stone chapel by a glass link.

A view of the well-tended cottage garden.