The embraced original character details of the church, including the arched glass doorway to the tower. When homeowner Jennifer and Grant initially viewed the space, the tower "was just the icing on the cake.  Photo 21 of 24 in 12 Churches That Have Been Turned Into Heavenly Homes from Before & After: A 1930s Church in Melbourne Gets a Dramatic Conversion

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When Jennifer and Grant Peck sought to relocate to the city from a much larger property in the country, their needs were simple. They had already been through heavy remodels in the past, and really wanted something that was "ready to go," says Jennifer. However, when Grant stumbled upon the church that would become the Hawthorn Residence online, it immediately piqued their interest. After seeing it in person, they fell in love with the bones and character of the historic structure, and, unexpectedly, a renovation was soon underway.