A heavenly home in Denver just hit the market for $4 million.

Built in 1893, the statuesque, 6,754-square-foot, brick residence once served as a church for Reformed Presbyterians, according to the listing.

About 10 years ago, this beautiful building was reincarnated into a single-family home, but evidence of its history is still evident.

“The Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture was expensive to build at the time, because it is all brick and stone,” says listing agent Sarah King, of RE MAX of Cherry Creek Inc. “The minister had a reformist congregation who was entranced by a grand property like this and, the interesting thing was, it was for only 30 congregants.”

The prior owner purchased the church and transformed it into the residence.

“I have never seen anything like this before,” King says. “Oftentimes, you see big churches cut up into condos, but this is just one big residence. The current sellers were empty nesters when they bought it, so it will be interesting to see who buys it next.”

She suspects the potentials buyers will “certainly love Colorado” and might be looking to trade big-city life for the beauty of the mountains.

The multilevel home, which is situated near Denver’s beloved Washington Park, has been entirely modernized.

“It was renovated from the outside in,” King notes. “All of the electrical and plumbing have been redone. The roof is new; downspouts are new; and new windows have been installed. They are not stained glass but high-efficiency Pella windows.”

Remaining historic details include a bell tower, vaulted arches and beams, multiple dining and seating areas, a “central gathering space,” four fireplaces, and, of course, 20-foot cathedral ceilings with exposed beams.

The lower level has one bedroom; and two more, including a primary suite, are on the second floor. A third-floor bedroom has a private balcony.

The chef’s kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and bar seating with a granite countertop. An adjacent two-story dining room is near the cozy sitting room, which includes a fireplace.

Other highlights include a wine cellar, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, a spiral staircase, and loft seating area with an office.

Covered balconies and a trellised stone patio with an outdoor fireplace would be nice spots to relax and entertain.

King believes the dwelling is “aggressively priced” and because of its uniqueness, “there is no wrong time to put it on the market.”

She adds: “Every property has a story to tell, and this one definitely writes its own story.”

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