Church For Rent

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We found this wonderful church for rent in Hayden, AZ.  We thought it would be fun to change this church into a place we could call home.







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  1. Kateri Von StealFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    That would be super cool!

    Up by me.. there is this converted church... It's a candle and crystal shop now...

    I thought that was ironic..
    Just saying.

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    1. Julie FergusonFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:25 AM

      It's great to be able to save an old building such as a church and convert it into a livable space. I like the shop idea too.

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  2. Jeremy [Retro]February 20, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    can you do that... that would be an awesome place to live in... or even hang out... have you seen the inside.

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    1. Julie FergusonFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      From the front, it looked small. When we walked around to the side, we noticed it was much larger. We were unable to get inside. Maybe if we are heading back to Hayden, we can contact the owners and have a look at the inside.

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    2. Jeremy [Retro]February 22, 2013 at 6:35 AM

      that would be awesome... i saw a show where a man made a church his recording studio/home...

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  3. BritnieFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    We've lived in a church before, it was converted into a duplex because it was HUGE! It was right after college and I had about 5 roommates, eeek. But if I could have had all that space to me and my family now, I would be in heaven. no pun intended. The ceiling was beautiful and so high! But it got really cold downstairs

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    1. Julie FergusonFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:15 AM

      It sounds like a great place to live. I have always wanted to live in a converted fire house.

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  4. A Beer for the ShowerFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    One of my favorite restaurants is actually an old New Mexican-style church that was abandoned and sold. They kept the interior the same but just renovated it, and it has such a warm, unique feeling. A perfect setting for good Mexican food.

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    1. Julie FergusonFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      I agree. The architecture is perfect for a Mexican food restaurant.

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  5. Little Gothic HorrorsFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    I think a converted church would make a beautiful home! Your fire house idea sounds fun too! Now I'm thinking of Uncle Fester sliding down the fire pole in 'The Addams Family'. :D

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    1. Julie FergusonFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Haha, I can see him and Pugsley having fun in an old fire house.

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