1888 Church Converted To A Luxe Home In Lake Forest, Illinois

old chapel converted to home in Lake Forest IL

Another fabulous church conversion!

The Ferry Hall Chapel was built in 1888 in Lake Forest, Illinois – a posh, wooded enclave just north of Chicago along the western shore of Lake Michigan.

The Ferry Hall Chapel is notable because it was designed by architect Henry Ives Cobb.

Lake Forest church converted to a home for sale

This church/home is located just one block from Lake Michigan in a private, treed setting with landscaped rose gardens, and a bluestone patio with a fountain.

Lake forest chapel converted to luxury home for sale

After Ferry Hall Chapel was no longer used as a place of worship, the building was converted into a private residence in 1980.

old church converted to a home in Lake Forest IL

Last purchased in 2010, many improvements were made both to update and to preserve the historic integrity of the home.

Have a look inside…

former chapel converted to home in Lake Forest IL

This Gothic-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

former chapel converted to home in Lake Forest IL

This home now features a great room with soaring ceilings, arched windows and doorways, and original leaded glass windows.

The focal point of this room is a fireplace with an antique, carved wood mantle imported from France.

former chapel converted to home in Lake Forest IL

Another neat feature is the lead-framed glass windows with custom UV-coated covers making them more energy efficient, but preserving their historic beauty.

former chapel converted to home in Lake Forest IL

The home has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in a total of 2,859 square feet.

In the great room, a direct-vent gas fireplace was added with antique, carved wood mantle from France

In the great room, a direct-vent gas fireplace was added with antique, carved wood mantle from France

The chapel-turned-home is complete with a large dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

Beyond the grand great room, there is a cozy den…

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

The former chapel has two stories with 2 master bedroom suites – one on the first floor.

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

Going up the staircase, one has a lofty view…

old church converted to home

And check out the second floor master suite:

old church converted to home

How about that rose medallion window – isn’t it divine?

old church converted to home

As are all those built-in bookshelves and cabinets!

old church converted to home

The second floor features an office as well as a smaller bedroom.

old church converted to home

An upper floor bathroom is a charming use of space with that gothic window nook.

old church converted to home

Outside, there is a quaint patio sitting area and manicured gardens.

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

old church converted to home

The listing states:

This home maintains a unique and independent role within the Mayflower Park Condominium Association.

So what is its role? Just a stately centerpiece?

old church converted to home

In any case, the former church-turned-home is listed for sale for $1,599,000!

 

Source:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/539-N-Mayflower-Rd_Lake-Forest_IL_60045_M82825-49483

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