Plenty of room for parking! Church conversion with cars hanging from its walls that has starred in TV dramas including Lewis is for sale for £1.15million
- Grade-II listed St John’s Church, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, has unusual decor on its interior and exterior walls
- Inside, framework of cars and motorcycles adorn walls while half a car is attached to the outside brickwork
- Property was purchased in 1999 by Angel Guerra, who spent years finessing the very quirky modern home
A unique church conversion which has automobiles hanging from its walls and was featured in British TV drama Lewis is on the market for £1.15million.
St John’s Church, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms, alongside very unusual decor in which the framework of cars and motorcycles is attached to the brickwork of the 19th-century home.
The former Anglican church, which dates to 1837, has retained some of its original features following the conversion, with the pews, fonts and stained-glass windows still in pride of place inside the astonishing home.
The Grade-II listed property was purchased by Angel Guerra in 1999, who has spent years finessing the ‘blank canvas’ into a unique space. One outside wall features the illusion of a car being submerged into the brickwork.
‘It was derelict when I found it but it was a large building with lots of charm,’ he told estate agent Chewton Rose.
St John’s Church, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms, alongside very unusual decor in which the framework of cars and motorcycles are attached to the brickwork of the 19th-century home. Pictured: Inside the property
The Grade-II listed property was purchased by Angel Guerra in 1999, who has spent years finessing the ‘blank canvas’ into a unique space with plenty of modern features. Pictured: The sitting room
One outside wall of the 19th-century, Grade-II listed home features the illusion of a car being submerged into the brickwork
‘It still had many of its original features, from its beautiful stained glass windows to its pews, font and chancel. It did present challenges but I could tell it would be a wonderful place to live.
‘It was a blank canvas and I knew it could become somewhere unusual yet also extremely comfortable.’
The impressive home has been used as a backdrop for several films and television shows.
The 4562-square-foot church features four bedrooms with en-suites, two open plan reception areas, an all-glass conservatory, a cellar, an attic, and a triple detached garage.
It is nestled on half an acre of land, with modern touches inside the home including a walk-in wardrobe with a shoe storage carousel, a floating staircase, and a mezzanine sitting room which currently houses a cinema area.
The listing adds that St John’s Church has a graveyard in the grounds of the property, and ‘whilst the headstones have been removed, the graves still remain.’
It is nestled on half an acre of land, with modern touches inside the home including a walk-in wardrobe with a shoe storage carousel, a floating staircase, and a mezzanine sitting room which currently houses a cinema area. Pictured: The exterior
The former Anglican church, which dates to 1837, has retained some of its original features following the conversion, with the pews, fonts and stained-glass windows still in pride of place inside the astonishing home. Pictured: The entrance
The listing adds that St John’s Church has a graveyard in the grounds of the property, and ‘whilst the headstones have been removed, the graves still remain.’ Pictured: Inside the unusual property
Pictured: A mezzanine level inside the property features more automobile decor and an eye-catching balcony
The 4562-square-foot church features four bedrooms with en-suites, two open plan reception areas, an all-glass conservatory, a cellar, an attic, and a triple detached garage. Pictured: The dining room
Pictured: Inside the mezzanine level of the spacious property, which is currently used as a cinema room
Among the unique features is a console table made from one half of the original pulpit, which adorns a false wall that hides a storage space. The washing machine and utility sink are hidden behind units made out of the pews.
Mr Guerra also hid a wine cellar and cold room beneath the alter steps.
‘It is very large, which has allowed me to do things like hang a car and a motorbike on the wall for decoration!’ he said. ‘Because of its size, it is also an incredible place to have parties.’
The property has been listed by Chewton Rose for £1.15million.
Pictured: The kitchen, which lies behind the original alter steps which hide a wine cellar and cold room beneath
Pictured: The Grade-II listed property features a floating staircase which leads up to the statement mezzanine level
Pictured: The master bedroom, which has a rotating bed and an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe
Pictured: One of five bathrooms which are nestled inside St John’s Church in Uxbridge, Middlesex
Pictured: Another of the four bedrooms, which features an impressive arched window from the former church
‘The main body of the building, once the nave, where the congregation would have worshipped, is today an awe-inspiring, central living space, with a high, vaulted ceiling,’ the listing states.
‘The property also features a stunning red kitchen, in high gloss, which sits where the altar would once have been.
‘Glazed double doors of contemporary ecclesiastical style open into the main hallway. Original oak flooring warmly flows from the hallway into the living area and above is a suspended ceiling with concealed lighting which has mood colour control.
‘The block paved driveway provides parking for several cars and leads to a treble garage constructed in old stock brick under a slate roof.’
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