This won’t be the home for everyone, but the right buyers will take one look at quixotic magic of 17 Church Street in Yarmouth Port and solemnly vow to love it forever.

Which would be apropos since the home for sale is an 1836 church transformed into a fairytale Gothic Revival fever dream. Art, history, and architecture lovers (and assorted romantics) will swoon over the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into transforming the home. It’s almost too much to take in at once — so you’ll want a lifetime to appreciate every moment.

In 1973, a pair of set designers purchased the church and, inspired by the Gothic Revival masterpiece of Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham, England, proceeded to outfit the church-turned-home with trompe-l’oeil art of unparalleled virtuosity.

As an intimate, awe-inspiring gathering space, the dining and sitting area stuns with a two-story Gothic Revival window. Complementing it, the grand hall houses one of New England’s oldest working organs sitting opposite a massive Ben Franklin fireplace. Built-ins all around house your books and treasures, illuminated by the amber glow of electrified gas lanterns.

There are three bathrooms, 3.5 baths, and a charmer of a kitchen, all updated in a way that maintains the curated vintage appeal. This labor of love extended to the church’s clock tower, restored to tick again.

On the market for $1,990,000, the sale of the home is listed by Lisa Hassler of Sotheby’s International Realty – Cape Cod, Sandwich Brokerage, 774-994-1337.

Home Showcase:

Address: 17 Church Street, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, 02675

Bedrooms: 3

List Price: $1,990,000

Square feet: 3,442

Price per square foot: $580

Annual taxes: $7,411 in 2024.

Location: Tucked away gem close to Barnstable Harbor.

Built in: 1836

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Spectacular interior

One-of-a-kind home

Cons:

No garage