FLOATING wedding chapel converted into a luxury two-bedroom home is hitting the market for the FOURTH time in seven years – with a price increase of a whopping $300,000
A floating chapel converted into a two-bedroom luxury home has just hit the market for a cool $699,000, marking the ship's fourth time on the market since 2017.
Before it was renovated into a condominium-style home, the property had the honor of being 'one of two' floating chapels in the entire world.
Currently moored in Palmetto, Florida, the 1,800-square-foot residence is now aptly known as the Former Chapel on the Bay.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home boasts a slew of enchanting features, including the building's original 30-foot tower.
This floating chapel, which has been converted into a luxury two-bedroom home, has just hit the market for a cool $699,000, marking the fourth time the ship has listed since 2017.
Before it was renovated into a condominium-style residence, the property had the honor of being 'one of two' floating chapels in the entire world.
Currently moored in Palmetto, Florida, the 1,800-square-foot residence is now aptly known as the Former Chapel on the Bay
The chapel's kitchen features marble worktops, a double fridge freezer and a floating island
The condominium-style apartment, which weighs approximately 33 tons, is made entirely of fiberglass, allowing it to float effortlessly on water
Likewise, it features seven large stained glass windows all made of protective, hurricane-resistant glass.
After undergoing an impressive transformation, over $1.3 million has been invested in the building to create a modern waterfront home.
The chapel, which weighs around 33 tons, is made entirely of fiberglass, allowing it to float effortlessly on the water.
It is stabilized by electric winches and steel beams to ensure that there is no danger of capsizing in stormy weather.
The chapel's kitchen features marble worktops, a double fridge freezer and a floating island.
The first bedroom has an en suite bathroom, a large double bed and plenty of storage space, while the second bedroom in the attic is equipped with a heavy curtain for privacy and a cozy sofa bed.
The accommodation, which also has a covered terrace, is equipped with air conditioning and large fans.
It comes with an eight-kilowatt generator that powers all amenities including a satellite dish, EV antenna and a 65-inch flat-screen TV.
The first bedroom has an en suite bathroom, a large double bed and plenty of storage space
After undergoing an impressive transformation, over $1.3 million has been invested in the building to create a modern waterfront home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The unusual home boasts a host of enchanting features, including the structure's original 30-foot tower
The boat is currently powered by Cummins diesel engines, allowing it to navigate a variety of waterways.
In 2017, the former chapel was put up for sale for $600,000 and just a year later it hit the market for $425,000.
But it came up for sale again in 2020, when it was listed for $400,000.
The renovation was started by retired contractor Sam Cribbs and his wife Linda after the couple bought the house as a 'project' in 2015.
They initially put $240,000 into the renovation, explaining at the time, “I basically took it all apart and put it back together so it could actually be lived in.”
'I didn't buy it to keep. I bought it as a project. It's really cool and it's in perfect condition to move someone in,” he added.
As of 2018, the couple rented the property as a unique vacation rental, for $345 per night.