How Geoff Converted This Abandoned 1860s Church Bought for £175k at Auction
Step inside The Old Mission Church – a derelict 1860s Victorian mission church transformed into an extraordinary home, tucked away in the heart of the Cotswolds village of Paxford, Gloucestershire 🏚️⛪ Originally built in 1866 as a school for local children, the building was licensed as a place of worship within a year, serving the village for over a century before falling into disuse. Today, it's a stunning two-bedroom, two-bathroom home featuring a dramatic full-height nave, a bespoke glazed mezzanine pod bedroom, an original restored stained glass window, and interiors that weave together Victorian heritage and contemporary design. Owned, designed and presented by Geoff – a retired designer with decades of experience running his own business in London – this project was purchased for £175,000 at closed auction, and stay tuned until the end of the video where Geoff announces the final renovation costs. From structural crises and conservation constraints to a complete re-roof and full lime replaster, this tour reveals how one of the Cotswolds' most characterful buildings has been given a remarkable new life. If you love unique homes, heritage conversions, bold architecture and design-led renovations, this is one you won't want to miss. Subscribe to HomeInspire for more exceptional home tours and architectural stories. Our renovation downloads: ✅ Our 62-page Renovation Handbook: https://www.homeinspire.co.uk/store/p... ✅ Ultimate Home Renovation Planner: https://www.homeinspire.co.uk/store/p... ✅ Renovation Schedules & Templates: https://www.homeinspire.co.uk/store#a... Visit the properties website here: https://www.theoldmissionchurch.com/ Visit our project article: https://www.homeinspire.co.uk/propert... Want to feature on our channel? 🎥 Apply to feature your home, project or listing by sending us an email at [email protected] ➡️Follow us on Instagram for more content and behind the scenes: / homeinspireuk Watch next: • How Industrial Designer Matt Transformed T... • How Tim Converted This Industrial Barn int... • Inside Archie’s Converted Schoolhouse With... Subscribe to us here @homeinspireuk Episode Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Coming Up 00:52 Church Background 02:32 Internal Works 04:21 Window Works 05:06 Log Burning Fire 06:00 Roof Works 07:47 Chancel Design 09:40 Church Clock 10:25 Stained Glass Window 11:45 Mezzanine/Pod Design 12:36 Planning Permission 13:01 Interior Decor 13:35 Wall Finish 14:17 Kitchen 15:12 Fire Regulations 16:03 Ventilation 17:17 Bedroom 2 20:35 Staircase Design 21:32 Bedroom 1 22:48 Budget & Costs 24:04 Lessons Learnt 24:57 Outro #home #renovation #interiordesign