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Old Mission Church converted into modern home by retired couple

A retired couple in England has successfully converted a dilapidated 160-year-old church into a modern residence. Geoff Bolam, a 70-year-old designer, and his wife purchased the Old Mission Church in Paxford, located in the Cotswolds region of Gloucestershire, at an auction in 2018 for £175,000.

The building, which originally opened in 1866 as a school before serving as a place of worship, was in a state of disrepair before the renovation. Bolam invested £370,000 into the restructuring process, utilizing his professional design experience to transform the space.

The finished home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a modern kitchen, and a mezzanine bedroom, while retaining Victorian details and an impressive nave. The property is now valued at approximately £700,000.

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Cotswolds · Geoff Bolam · Gloucestershire · Old Mission Church · Paxford

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