This Modern St. Louis Hills Home Was Once a Convent

There's a stylish home now on the market in St. Louis Hills with four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms — and a history of celibacy.

The home at 6005 Bishops Place sits on a quiet cul-de-sac of modern homes just behind St. Raphael the Archangel. And its proximity is no accident; this home used to be a part of the parish and, according to the listing agent, even served as its convent.

Built in 1948, the house precedes the construction of the church building. St. Raphael was founded two years later, with the school opening in 1951 and services originally taking place in its gymnasium. The lovely Colonial Revival building that now houses the church was completed in 1967.

And if you love a sleek modern look, the house in its current format could bring you closer to God. At 4,020 square feet, it's one of the larger homes in St. Louis Hills, and offers a gourmet kitchen, granite countertops and big windows.

The house is currently listed at $725,000 by Emmy Crawford of Coldwell Banker Realty. Scroll down for the highlights.