This Historic Church Condo for Sale Hides a Private 85-Foot Bell Tower Lounge

It’s easy to swoon over a modern-day home carved into an historic former church. Think stained-glass windows, high ceilings and lots of charm.A new listing in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has all that—plus another amenity that catapults it to the next level.“Through my research, I believe this is the only residence in Washington, DC, with a true private bell tower incorporated into the home itself,” says listing agent Shane Byrne of Byrne Real Estate, about the Bell Tower Penthouse within The Sanctuary. The asking price is $1,667,000. Back in 2016, the former 1897 Gothic Revival church—the former home of Ninth Street Christian Church, designed by Lawerence B. Valk and Son—was converted to condominiums by Bonstra | Haresign Architects. It includes this 2,019-square-foot unit which has two bedrooms and 2.5 baths. “My client bought this two years ago as a pied-à-terre,” says Byrne. “She is the second owner.”Loading...Within a former church, this condo in particular boasts a private bell tower—the only such example in Washington, DC.Oleks Digital ProductionLoading...In the living room are two original stained-glass windows.Oleks Digital ProductionLoading...the kichen ha...