In Austin’s coveted Bouldin Creek neighborhood, Rhode Partners has converted a Mission Revival–style church into two-story, loft-style homes that enjoy 15-foot ceilings and and historic details.

Built in 1939 by Francis Patrick Duffey, the St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church served the community until 1967, when it became home to the Austin Boys and Girls Club. Mid City Development purchased the building in 2014 for $2.75 million and turned it into a four two-bed, two-and-a-half-bath units that sold understandably quickly—a 1,889-square-foot loft fetched $859,000.

Homeowners enter the home via the second floor, enjoying an open-concept living/dining area flanked by 10-foot, arched windows. There’s also a small study, a crisp white kitchen, and a powder bath. The first floor includes the master suite with an oversize walk-in closet, plus a secondary bedroom and bathroom with ample natural light.

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Project Credits:

Architect of Record: Rhode Partners / @rhodepartners

General Contractor: JB Cumby Construction

Developer: Mid City Development

Structural Engineer: Viewtech Inc.

Civil Engineer: Pape-Dawson Engineers / @papedawson

Landscape Design: Studio Balcones / @studiobalcones

Interior Design: Noble Design

Staging Company: Loot Rentals / @lootvintage

Developer Services: Brandon Miller Group / @brandonmillergroup

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A Former Church in Austin Turns Into Airy, Loft-Style Homes