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From non-residential buildings to creative conversions you can now call home: unique properties for sale

28 March 2023

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Natasha Afxentiou
Senior PR & Content Executive

Looking for something quirky to be your next home? We’ve compiled a collection of some of the most creative conversions that are currently on the market from …

Contemporary Brighton church conversion

Beyond its charming façade, this impressive church conversion just a stone’s throw away from Brighton seafront combines original features with a cool, contemporary interior. 

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Dating back to 1887 when it was known as The French Protestant Church of Brighton, the church stopped serving the community in 2008 before it was then transformed into the impressive home it is today. Gothic features such as pointed arches and lancet windows keep great character running through the property and the spacious living area boasts tall vaulted ceilings, striking stained-glass windows and the original alter which has been cleverly turned into a bar area perfect for entertaining. 

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Upstairs, the mezzanine level is an impressive main bedroom suite where a luxurious rolltop bath would make for a relaxing evening spent enjoying the detailed surroundings of this unique home. Beyond the main living space, the kitchen is complete with clean lines and contemporary gloss units and stairs lead down to the cosy second bedroom and ensuite. 

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With Brighton beach on the doorstep and easy access to the city’s main shopping districts, buzzing bars and restaurants, this conversion is perfectly placed to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

This property is being marketed by Lextons, Brighton Preston Park, and is on sale for £1,500,000.

Charming lower part of a former windmill in East Sussex  

 Having recently been refurbished and extended, this single storey property is a home with a difference as it incorporates the lower part of a former windmill.

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Inside this charming home, the living spaces have been decorated with a neutral, calming colour palette with the large kitchen complete with dark grey units and marble effect worktops. In addition, the walk-in pantry and separate utility room provide lots of useful storage.

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Incorporating the lower part of a former windmill really makes this home stand out from the crowd. What is now the main living room was once the base of the original post mill where original timbers supported by brick buttresses and the timber-clad conical ceiling add plenty of unique character.    

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Set in East Sussex, this three-bedroom bungalow also has a large rear garden with both a patio area and lawn perfect for al fresco entertaining while the gravelled driveway has room for four cars.

This property is being marketed by Vince Taylor Tofts, Uckfield, and us on sale for £675,000.  

Impressive London apartment within a former ceramic factory  

In Hackney, London, this two-bedroom apartment is part of a converted ceramic factory and while it sits proudly in the capital, it’s just a short walk away from Well Street Common and Victoria Park which provide open green spaces for enjoying long walks. 

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Having been transformed into a modern living space, the home is flooded with natural light and includes an open-plan reception room, kitchen and dining area which leads to a private balcony.

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The two double bedrooms benefit from built-in storage and completing the property, the three-piece bathroom has been decorated with clean, neutral tiles.

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The nearby Victoria Park Village has plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants making the local area perfect for social get togethers with friends, and with plenty of transport links within easy reach, commuting to the City is incredibly convenient.

This property is being marketed by BlakeStanley, Hackney, and is on sale for £565,000.