Steeped in History: The price just dropped on this church-home conversion currently for sale

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Moment in Time

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom building dates back to the 1860s.

Its listing calls it "exquisitely remodeled" and says it exudes "old world charm." It sits at what appears to be a busy stretch of road at 1770 Willow Spur in Lower Macungie Township.

The property on 0.25 acres previously had been Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church and is owned by Mary and Dan Hartnett, according to a report in The Morning Call newspaper. The couple in May 2018 initially listed it for $369,000; the price was re-listed four days ago for $329,000, according to Trulia.

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Steeple and all

The 2,808-square-foot home includes an open-concept floor plan. There's pumpkin pine flooring throughout.

Yes, the steeple remains. And if you climb up it you'll enjoy long-distance views, the listing says.

There's a formal living room featuring 16-foot ceilings, abundant two-story windows, a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and a stained glass window. There's a large kitchen with a double oven, an eat-in area and a spacious pantry. A wrap-around upper level includes a cozy loft, which can be transformed into office space.

Laundry space is on the main floor, where there's room for a fourth bedroom, the listing says. The property is within walking distance of an 89-acre park.

Photos show religious statues, crosses and emblems placed by the owners. An altar remains in the dining room. The broker listing the home is Steel City Realty and its agents are Angela Romano and Jennifer de Jesus.

Scroll down to see more photos of the exterior and interior of the building with detail provided by Trulia:

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Photos show the main floor from the wrap-around upper level.

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The large kitchen includes hardwood floors, a double oven, an eat-in area and a spacious pantry.

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The living room has a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace.

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A cozy upstairs loft area can be transformed into office space.

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One of the upstairs bedrooms is shown.

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One of the upstairs bedrooms is shown.

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The upstairs master suite is spacious with a double closet.

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Photos show an outdoor deck for entertaining.

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Pamela Sroka-Holzmann may be reached at pholzmann@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow her on Twitter @pamholzmann. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.

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