An Old Church Became a Family’s Dream Home. Now It’s for Sale for $3.45 Million.

An old church became a beloved home filled with music, a hot tub and a heated garage.

The oldest surviving church building in White Bear Lake had long been home to the Lakeshore Players until the community theater group relocated a few years ago. In 2018, it was slated for demolition by a developer. Kelly Clement and Steve Bucher, both avid musicians outside of their day jobs, turned the 7,800-square-foot property into their dream home, complete with a performance space for jam sessions. Seen Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS

By Alex Chhith From Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

MINNEAPOLIS—Kelly Clement was always intrigued by the little Alpine village her mom re-created at Christmastime.