739 Virginia St, Vallejo, CA 94590

Anyone who paints, makes sculpture, art, dance, or music, or works who on motorcycles or machines has at one time longed for a huge, private space to live and work. A converted warehouse, or factory, or former storefront is the elusive dream. For many years now, escalating Bay Area prices, the spread of tech, and creeping gentrification have made that dream virtually unattainable. That rare and special combination of gorgeous character, space, and affordability really almost no longer exist. This stunning and unique 1890's restored former church represents one of the last opportunities to live this dream today. Located in Vallejo’s Heritage district, 3 blocks from down town and just 10 min walk to the Ferry to SF, this amazing property includes over 4000 square feet of glorious, flexible space. Highlights include: The former chapel, now converted into a 1000+ square foot studio, living room, or performance space High, coved and vaulted plaster ceilings huge windows loft space gorgeous reclaimed Indonesian teak hardwood flooring. 2 + bedrooms and a 3rd smaller bedroom, office space, control room, nursery, or?. 2 full baths, with numerous original period details. Giant double hung windows throughout A large gated back yard and deck Established fruit trees including a massive, delicious fig. Large eat in kitchen with working vintage Wedgewood stove Comfortable living room/dining room A 1000+ sq ft unfinished attic with super high roofline, which if finished would add another massive (3rd) story with potential water views. A partially subterranean/basement space for storage, possible wine cellar, or? Much more. Neighborhood This one of a kind property is located in Vallejo’s Heritage district, surrounded by classic Craftsman bungalows and lovely restored Victorians, just 3 blocks from down town and 10 min walk to the Ferry to San Francisco. A 15 min drive to Napa, and about 30 minutes to Berkeley, Vallejo has a Weekly Farmers Market, Empress theatre, a restored art house theatre and music venue, Mare island- industrial historical with winery + heritage naval preserve Mare island Brewing Co, the Med school, and is home to a growing community of artists who are increasingly settling here to escape unmanageable SF and East Bay prices