This unique, historic Tudor Gothic design Church with period architecture offering adaptable and functional interior space, was established in 1930 and utilized by the First Church of Christ, Scientist with a long standing role within the community. The sale includes includes a paved parking lot adjacent to the building (0.17 acres.) The main level consists of approx. 3600 +- SF with several offices/storage rooms in addition to the Sanctuary Space plus a full basement/former Sunday School with 2800+- SF. The building features include heavy masonry arched openings, decorative elements, unique diamond-patterned brickwork, striking stone/slate-style...
This unique, historic Tudor Gothic design Church with period architecture offering adaptable and functional interior space, was established in 1930 and utilized by the First Church of Christ, Scientist with a long standing role within the community. The sale includes includes a paved parking lot adjacent to the building (0.17 acres.) The main level consists of approx. 3600 +- SF with several offices/storage rooms in addition to the Sanctuary Space plus a full basement/former Sunday School with 2800+- SF. The building features include heavy masonry arched openings, decorative elements, unique diamond-patterned brickwork, striking stone/slate-style roofing, and a prominent, decorative dome/spire tops a brick tower/steeple element, providing a distinct neighborhood landmark. The main entrance highlighted by a deep, arched recess framing, classic stone staircase with brick-and-metal railings. The interior is characterized by soaring architectural elements, warm finishes, and an adaptable layout, high vaulted ceiling, natural light from multiple tall, Gothic-arched stained-glass windows, sanctuary fitted with numerous rows of classic wood pews a slightly raised chancel/stage area configured for flexible use. The rear balcony/choir loft provides additional seating/projection space. The highly unusual high volume ceiling height at 16-feet allows for the creation of mezzanines or lofts within the existing footprint, maximizing the habitable floor area without increasing the building’s height or coverage - in addition to the inclusion of the adjacent parking lot, are both key zoning factors.
This unique, historic Tudor Gothic design Church with period architecture offering adaptable and functional interior space, was established in 1930 and utilized by the First Church of Christ, Scientist with a long standing role within the community. The sale includes includes a paved parking lot adjacent to the building (0.17 acres.) The main level consists of approx. 3600 +- SF with several offices/storage rooms in addition to the Sanctuary Space plus a full basement/former Sunday School with 2800+- SF. The building features include heavy masonry arched openings, decorative elements, unique diamond-patterned brickwork, striking stone/slate-style roofing, and a prominent, decorative dome/spire tops a brick tower/steeple element, providing a distinct neighborhood landmark. The main entrance highlighted by a deep, arched recess framing, classic stone staircase with brick-and-metal railings. The interior is characterized by soaring architectural elements, warm finishes, and an adaptable layout, high vaulted ceiling, natural light from multiple tall, Gothic-arched stained-glass windows, sanctuary fitted with numerous rows of classic wood pews a slightly raised chancel/stage area configured for flexible use. The rear balcony/choir loft provides additional seating/projection space. The highly unusual high volume ceiling height at 16-feet allows for the creation of mezzanines or lofts within the existing footprint, maximizing the habitable floor area without increasing the building’s height or coverage - in addition to the inclusion of the adjacent parking lot, are both key zoning factors.
