Converted Church/Residential or Commercial for Sale in 121 N. 7th Street, Converted Church/Gallery 50 Mins. From St. Louis,, Missouri, USA

Incredibly Beautiful 1868 Converted Church/Gallery/Loft

Live and work in this spectacular space now housing a studio, fabulous gallery and luxury apartment in a converted historic 1868 church. The city of Louisiana is one of the most beautiful and historic Mississippi River towns in Missouri. Step away from the stress of big city life and concentrate on your art or in-home business--if you need a dose of big city, Saint Louis is only 50 minutes away. Louisiana is known for its preservation of historic properties and respect for its local artists. This simple but elegant 1868, brick and stone Gothic style church's first transformation was into the Louisiana City Hall in 1919. It served the city until 1999. Although in the transformation the church lost its bell tower, the original two story Gothic arched windows remain along with many other original features.

The large entry opens to the studio apartment and the grand sanctuary. The studio (two rooms 18’X19.5’ and 13.5’X19.5’) consists of two large light filled single story rooms that open to each other and include an en suite bath. This space could be converted to a large kitchen/ dining room (plumbing is installed already), a ground floor master suite, or offices. The possibilities for this generous light filled space are endless. The spectacular sanctuary measures 38’ by 41’ with 25-foot ceiling, a recessed 8’X10’ raised stage, a huge chandelier, a magnificent pressed tin ceiling trimmed in elaborate tin molding glows with light from the impressive 15’ tall arched windows outlined in stained glass. A previous owner rented it out for weddings and cultural events; however, it would make an impressive great room (if used entirely as a single family home), or commercial space. Back to the the entry and up the original stairs to the loft, a wall of french glass windows, the entire length of the apartment, allows a spectacular view of the sanctuary. The contrast in transition from the cozy living space to the view of the incredible volume of the light filled sanctuary is breathtaking. The loft was upgraded both structurally and electrically in 2009 by present owner, along with a higher capacity breaker box installed in entry.

Off the sanctuary are wide stairs leading to the ground floor level which has a door that opens to street level. The first room measures 11'4 x 20'9. The adjacent garage bay measures 15 X 50’ and was used to park the city fire trucks. It has an over sized garage door and a drain for the meticulous car owner for car washing. There would be ample room to park 8 cars end to end, or use as a garage and workshop. On the left side of this bay is a 7.5’ X 7.5’ masonry walled room that is lined with shelves. It would make a perfect space to lock up valuable tools, or with its walls of shelves, it could be converted to a private wine cellar. There is also a half bath. The garden is landscaped with low maintenance perennials that provide color, blooms and texture throughout the year. Our property shares the block with the imposing Greek Revival style Masonic Hall and walking distance to shops, restaurants and the river walk. The building has separate heating and cooling units for loft and main floor of sanctuary and studio. The roof passed inspection and is fairly new. Very low grounds maintenance.

This incredible volume of space potentially fulfills every dream. One imagines a large family utilizing the entire space, or loft living with commercial space below. Whatever the dream may be, at this price, you can afford to make it come true.

The property is for sale at $139,900. Financing Available. Commercial or Residential offers welcome.