18-20 E Pleasant St 5,003 SF Specialty Building Offered at $1,513,182 CAD in Avon Park, FL 33825

RARE OPPORTUNITY to acquire a historic church complete with small town appeal. Church was built in 1940 along with two houses connected by a breezeway and shared courtyard situated on the corner of East Pleasant Street/North Verona Avenue in charming Avon Park. HCPA website currently lists the two houses as a single structure. Property sits in a neighborhood with homes dating back to the early 1900’s and 1 block west of Lake Verona. Houses can serve as a rectory, offices, library, additional residences or as a school pending zoning approval. The three structures sit on approximately .83 acres with a parking field (2 points of ingress/egress). Ample room for a playground.
Church: Approximately 1,850 sf with a bell tower. New roof. High ceiling with 30’ clear at peak. Central heat/air, beautiful wood interior beams, beadboard walls, 20 stained glass windows, 19 pews (7.3’ each), vintage cabinetry. Layout includes nave, sanctuary with small connecting alcove of approx. 56 sf that leads to restroom/storage area of approx. 81 sf. Interior left untouched to retain historical elements and architectural integrity.
House 1 (main): Approx. 1,900 sf and renovated. Well suited for clergy quarters. Newer roof, new a/c. Renovated interior. 2 bed/2 bath with large bonus room (no closet), large storage room (period shelving, transom window), spacious new kitchen with 2 sets of period Dutch doors, laundry room, front porch, central heat/air. Centered by a large main living area with an oversized fireplace that was sealed over but still remains if buyer wishes to utilize. High 11’ ceilings, large period windows with many measuring approximately 7.0’ x 3.5’. Wonderful natural light throughout.
House 2 (secondary): Approx. 1,310 sf and undergoing renovation. A/C in good working order, new duct work, new electrical. “L” shaped design with 3 bed/2 baths, central heat/air, period windows, ceilings approximately 8.3’ high. House is accessible via sidewalk at the Verona Ave gate or from the interior of the grounds. Renovations are expected to be completed in December.
Courtyard: Large open-air courtyard (approx. 44’ x 36’) shared by House 1 and House 2. Wall with access gate partitions House 2 from Verona Avenue.
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