I found an 1883 church converted into a massive house with some wild design choices

So, I was browsing real estate listings in Sumner, Washington, and stumbled across this. It’s an absolute giant of a property, coming in at around 8,500 square feet.

From above, you can see how huge this footprint is. It’s actually two buildings joined together: a massive historic church from 1883, and a modern residential home right next to it.

Around the yard

Before we head inside, look at this little stone courtyard tucked off to the side. The flagstones are mossy and there’s a stone fountain that feels completely hidden away.

The main house

We’ll start in the actual living quarters, which has a surprisingly warm, residential feel despite being attached to a historic church. Stained glass windows are everywhere, keeping that original vibe alive.

This main living space has another fireplace and these wooden sliding doors with stained glass panels. They partition off the rooms without blocking the light.

The kitchen and that clever storage

The kitchen is pretty spacious, with reddish-brown walls, simple cabinets, and plenty of counter space.

It’s got a big island with a granite top and a stainless steel fridge set right into the wall recess.

But my favorite part of this whole main floor is the staircase. The storage built under the stairs is stupidly clever, making use of every single inch of what would usually be dead space.

A few bedrooms and baths

Heading further into the house, we find this back room with polished wood floors and a door leading straight outside.

The main bathroom has a massive tiled tub, a glass-walled shower, and even a tiny TV mounted high up on the wall.

Right next to it is the vanity area, which features a stone bowl sink and some built-in wooden cubbies for towels.

This bedroom uses sliding shoji-style doors to hide away the closet area, which is a nice touch.

And once you slide those doors open, you get a fully custom walk-in closet with tons of shelving and even a built-in safe.

Upstairs, the ceilings get those cozy, sharp angles. This bedroom has a skylight and a long built-in bench under the window.

The bathroom on this floor is a bit more vintage, with a simple pedestal sink and classic black-and-white tile floors.

There’s also this small landing room with a glass door that lets in extra light.

And check out this massive upper room. It has high vaulted ceilings and a row of paper lantern lights hanging down.

The church entrance

Now we get to the really crazy part: the 1883 church side of the property. This is what it looks like from the street.

The front entrance has these massive wooden double doors with gothic arches carved right into them.

Once you walk through those doors, you’re in a grand foyer with a coffered ceiling and a built-in wooden bench.

Further inside, there’s another entry hall with high wood wainscoting and a classic carpet runner on the floor.

This side room features tall gothic windows and a wall mural depicting Mount Rainier.

There are multiple staircases on this side, like this one with wooden steps and a pair of pink chairs underneath.

At the top of the stairs, you’ll find a landing with stained glass panels set right into the ceiling.

Here’s another staircase, this one featuring a classic floral carpet runner.

Gothic arches and secret nooks

The designers of this conversion went all-in on the gothic church theme. This seating area is framed by massive wooden trusses.

There’s a narrow hallway lined with pointed gothic archways and a built-in bookcase.

One of the bedrooms has these incredible low-profile arched windows that rest right on the floor.

This other bedroom features vintage wallpaper, wood wainscoting, and its own wet bar.

There’s even a built-in loft bed setup with custom woodwork and a skylight right above.

Even the hallway balustrades have these gothic arch cutouts.

But check out this hallway. It looks like something straight out of a medieval castle, with textured walls and glowing sconces.

It leads to this heavy arched door that feels like a secret passage.

The massive sanctuary

And then you hit the main event: the actual sanctuary. The ceiling is painted with clouds, and there’s a massive mural on the wall.

Looking the other way, you can see the sheer scale of this room. It’s set up for events, complete with stage curtains.

They even left the old soundboard and control panel in its own booth.

The party amenities

To handle big crowds, there’s a full commercial kitchen setup with stainless steel appliances and multiple sinks.

And a long bar counter with built-in cabinetry for serving drinks and food.

But wait, it gets better. There’s a fully wood-paneled cedar sauna hidden away in here.

And a massive indoor hot tub room with French doors that open right back out to that hidden stone courtyard.

It’s easily one of the most unique properties I’ve seen in a long time. I honestly don’t know if I’d live in it or just throw wild parties every weekend.