Historic Seattle Church Transformed into 12 Unique Homes, One Listed for Sale

A historic Christian Science church in Seattle's Capitol Hill, built 125 years ago, has been reborn as The Sanctuary, a distinctive residential project comprising 12 homes across four floors. The building, designated a historic landmark in 1977, served religious purposes until 2006 before its transformation.

One of the available residences spans 242 square meters and includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms. It showcases original stained-glass windows and soaring 10.6-meter high ceilings, creating an "impressive sense of spaciousness." A unique feature for spirits enthusiasts is a hidden whisky bar, accessed by pushing a mirror, which opens to reveal an intimate space for entertaining guests.

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I find that kind of secret room for tasting whisky incredible. It's the first time I've seen anything like it. It's like a little speakeasy inside the residence.

This particular home also comes with two parking spaces equipped with electric car chargers. Zillow describes The Church Residence as a "masterpiece of gothic interior design and adaptive reuse," calling it a "truly extraordinary urban sanctuary" within one of Seattle's most iconic buildings.

Another unit is also on the market for $2.25 million. This residence features a private entrance with a gate, outdoor space, and its own elevator to each floor. While it preserves original windows and architectural elements like exposed brick and domed ceilings, it also incorporates modern updates, including a renovated kitchen and a new bathroom.

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The Church Residence is a masterpiece of gothic interior design and adaptive reuse: an inspired reinterpretation of a historic landmark converted into one of the most unique private homes in the world.