On the Market
Built in 1892 by the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Society, 16 Williams St. in Easton served as a community space for young Swedish immigrants.
They say the home should be your sanctuary, and this Easton church makes that literal.
Built in 1892 by the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Society, 16 Williams St. in Easton served as a community space for young Swedish immigrants, according to historic documents. It was there during the late 19th century that the women of the church formed a society called the Golden Links to share in the support and maintenance of the church during World Wars I and II. By 1960, the building became a Masonic Temple for the Freemasons. Now, it’s a transformed home that maintains the design elements of its original use, and it’s on the market for $1,300,000.
Measuring 5,730 square feet, the four-bed, three-and-a-half-bathroom home was converted into a residence in 2008. Step inside the main doors to the entry, which immediately greets you with the grandeur of its days as a church. There’s a spacious room on the first floor that could serve as a large bedroom, as well as a full bathroom with three faucets, a urinal, and a glass and stone shower. Another large room on the first floor currently functions as a gym and media area, and doors lead to an outdoor patio. Also on the first level is the kitchen, equipped with a Viking range, double ovens, a professional-grade hood, and granite countertops.
Two staircases in the home lead to the oversized great room that once served as the main church area. Soaring curved ceilings cascade overhead, while walls of windows stream in natural light through stained glass. The great room is currently divided into several settings with hardwood floors running throughout. There’s a dining area as well as a cozy fireplace nook. A wet bar is set up for entertaining. Past the dining area is the family room.
Stairs lead up to the primary suite, which has a walk-in cedar closet and a spa-inspired bathroom with custom double vanities and a steam shower. It overlooks the rest of the great room from the Juliet balcony. Under the primary suite is a media room, which has a small attached office with black walls covered in chalkboard paint.
There’s a bit of green space close to the street that’s fenced in. On the opposite side of the home, there’s a driveway. With a prime location close to Main Street, there are restaurants, a library, and churches nearby.
“It’s a great space,” said Bobby Morgenstern, Vice President of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the listing with Bob Hershman.
