It’s a property that offers a unique open floor plan—plus a hot tub with a view.

“It was a Methodist church located in a historic little area of St. Louis and the congregation had dwindled down, so they sold it a few years ago,” explains listing agent Ted Wight, with Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty.

Now the former church turned bed-and-breakfast on Clifton Avenue is on the market for $1.5 million.

The Dr. Fry Memorial Methodist Church was built at the turn of the 20th century high on a hill. It held its last service in June 2004, and the current owners bought it shortly thereafter and began renovations. A stipulation ensured some of the church’s beauty would remain intact.

“One thing prior to the sale was that the stained-glass windows could not be removed. The congregation felt strongly that they didn’t want them thrown away or sold or something like that,” Wight explains. “The windows are beautiful, so I don’t think anybody would want to remove them.”

Today, the former church features five ensuite bedrooms upstairs. Many of the rooms have the original stained-glass windows while others have been outfitted with clear glass windows.

“They spent a significant amount of money to convert it. Everything is very high-quality in it,” Wight says. “The stained-glass windows are really dynamic, and I thought the level of quality that they refinished it in was really good. It is really turnkey. You’re not getting something that needs work.”

According to the Clifton Heights Inn website, which features photos of the restoration, the owners spent 12 years gutting and renovating the historic building in what they call “a labor of love.”

What used to be the sanctuary is now a large, open living space with a kitchen.

“It’s not every day that you can buy a church that’s already been converted and live in it,” Wight says. “People love the idea of an open concept. What else can be more open than a church?”

The primary suite and another kitchen are on the lower level in the area that once served as the church’s social hall.

Outside, you’ll find manicured gardens, a porch, and plenty of room for outdoor activities.

“There’s a hot tub on top of the bell tower. You can see for miles from the privacy of your own little hot tub,” Wight says. “You’re perched so high above the city, and you have this wonderful hot tub.”

Wight says someone could come right in and continue the existing B&B operation, turn the place into office suites, or live in it as a primary residence.

“People who used to be in the congregation have contacted me and said they remember getting married there,” adds Wight. “There’s so many fond memories that people have.”