What kind of home could you create out of a former church? Here's your chance to find out

A stone church with gated walkway to the front door and surrounding garden lawn

The church conversion opportunity is available for £225,000 (Image credit: Plotfinder)

A historic church in Wakefield is now on the market for £225,000, offering a rare chance to transform a 3,018 square foot property into a unique home.

Flanshaw United Reformed Church, a detached building with striking architectural features, is primed for redevelopment, subject to planning approval.

Conversion opportunities for properties like this are rare and we guide you through the church to see whether you can imagine a new purpose ancient building.

A unique property with endless potential

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Situated in the popular residential area of Flanshaw, this detached church spans an impressive 3,018 sq ft across two floors.

With its traditional stone architecture, the building presents a wealth of possibilities for conversion into a one-of-a-kind home.

One of the most striking features of the property is its grand hall of worship, complete with a choir balcony, which could be reimagined into a breathtaking open-plan living space or a character-filled workspace. The property also includes a vestry, meeting rooms, a kitchen and utility spaces.

What’s inside?

Inside a church with wooden pews and an alter — *The church includes two floors* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

The church is split across two levels. The upper ground floor features an entrance vestibule, the main hall of worship and a choir balcony.

On the lower ground floor, there is another entrance vestibule, a utilities room, an occasional room, a meeting room and toilet facilities.

Externally, a small garden area sits at the front of the property, while a driveway to the right-hand side leads to a private lawned garden at the rear, offering outdoor space that could be landscaped to complement a future conversion.

A garden with a variety of trees to the back of a church — *Planning permission* *is not included with the property* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

How to buy

The property is listed at £225,000 and you can enquire for the property through the Plotfinder website, as well as thousands of other conversion opportunities.

With its unique interior, character features and prime location, Flanshaw United Reformed Church represents an opportunity for transformation.

Whether reimagined as a striking home, a creative workspace, or a community hub, this historic building is ready for its next chapter.

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News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.