Step onto the grounds of this Heritage Award Winning home and be bowled over by this Hamptons chic estate. Originally the site of the First Congregational Church established in 1882, this home was built in 1900 on the church's footprint by Harry Gregory using repurposed materials. Antique elements remain including ¾" hardwood floors, butler's pantry with pass throughs, claw foot tub & hat box commode. Updated kitchen with soapstone counter tops and luxury appliances. Brand new elegant wood trimmed details. Very clean & bright, this home feels opulent. Many gathering areas include formal dining room, two separate office spaces & balconies off two of the bedrooms. All bedrooms up with huge walk-in closets including master.  Fruit trees galore including avocado, persimmon, orange, nectarine, loquat, lemon, grapefruit, walnut, plum & cherry! Formal lavender & exotic gardens including original 20-foot wood canoe from Bali planted with tropical foliage. Three wrap-around covered verandas totaling 1200sf. These verandas could be enclosed creating a total of over 4400sf of living space! Enjoy the warmth of the original stone firepit which has been updated with a gas line & glass fire feature. Original water-trough which now serves as a koi pond with fountain. Just under an acre of flat usable lot. Centrally located between Loma Linda University & University of Redlands. Timeless & sophisticated - a true gem in this historic city of Redlands.