She bought an abandoned church for $45K and is turning it into her dream home: It's 'the biggest gamble' of her life
Whitney Anderson, a New York City-based interior stylist, bought a 128-year-old church in Michigan and is turning it into her dream home.
TL;DR
- Whitney Anderson purchased a 128-year-old Methodist church in Michigan for $45,000, including an adjacent parsonage house and lot.
- She is transforming the church into her "chouse" (church house) and has invested approximately $194,000 in renovations so far.
- The project involves extensive repairs to address mold, water damage, and structural issues, while preserving original features like stained-glass windows.
- Anderson, an interior stylist, did much of the demolition and renovation work herself, including hand-painting exterior walls.
- A viral social media video led to her participation in a Magnolia Network renovation show, which helped secure sponsorships and labor.
- Anderson hopes to eventually turn the property into a bed and breakfast.
- She aims to inspire others to pursue their dreams despite financial or logistical challenges.