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The house at 102 Mound Avenue wasn’t always a single-family dwelling. When construction finished in the early 1890s, it was home to Milford’s Universalist Church. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

In 1888, Sarah Scott and her sister founded the Society of the Universalists of Milford and based it out of their home. When they outgrew that space, a Universalist church was constructed at 102 Mound Avenue. The church was christened on September 8, 1892 as St. Paul’s, and the Reverend W.M. Backus was its first pastor. By the 1950s, the Universalists moved on from the building. SOURCE: Images of America: Milford by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society (2008) / Image: Josh Isaacs // Published: 8.19.20

In the 1980s, the old church was converted into a single-family residency. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

Though the three-bedroom, one and a half bathroom, 3,497-square-foot house has been modernized, it still retains several features that harken back to its past. Vertical pocket doors, which can be pulled down or raised up, are among its most unique features. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The home has high ceilings and tall windows, drawing in lots of light and adding to an atmosphere of lightness throughout the house. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

Second floor bathroom / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

One of the bedrooms looks out to the first floor over a low wall.{ }/ Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20<p></p>

The home has high ceilings and tall windows, drawing in lots of light and adding to an atmosphere of lightness throughout the house. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

An old stove in the front room{ }/ Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The bell tower still features a working bell, which can be rung from the foyer. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The bell tower today is a yoga studio. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The house was recently on the market for $550,000 and is under contract as of this writing. It is listed by Brynn Fossett of Comey & Shepherd. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

Detail of one of the house's older features / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The house was recently on the market for $550,000 and is under contract as of this writing. It is listed by Brynn Fossett of Comey & Shepherd. / Image courtesy of listing agent // Published: 8.19.20

The house at 102 Mound Avenue wasn’t always a single-family dwelling. When construction finished in the early 1890s, it was home to Milford’s Universalist Church. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

In 1888, Sarah Scott and her sister founded the Society of the Universalists of Milford and based it out of their home. When they outgrew that space, a Universalist church was constructed at 102 Mound Avenue. The church was christened on September 8, 1892 as St. Paul’s, and the Reverend W.M. Backus was its first pastor. By the 1950s, the Universalists moved on from the building. SOURCE: Images of America: Milford by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society (2008) / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

In the 1980s, the old church was converted into a single-family residency. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

Though the three-bedroom, one and a half bathroom, 3,497-square-foot house has been modernized, it still retains several features that harken back to its past. Vertical pocket doors, which can be pulled down or raised up, are among its most unique features. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The home has high ceilings and tall windows, drawing in lots of light and adding to an atmosphere of lightness throughout the house. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

One of the bedrooms looks out to the first floor over a low wall. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

Detail on window hardware / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

102 Mound Avenue has tons of character. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The house was recently on the market for $550,000 and is under contract as of this writing. It is listed by Brynn Fossett of Comey & Shepherd. / Image courtesy of listing agent // Published: 8.19.20

A dining area just off the kitchen / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

A larger, more formal dining area / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The kitchen / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

One of the neat things about 102 Mound Avenue is the curvature of its walls where they meet the ceilings. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

In the 1980s, the old church was converted into a single-family residency. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

It’s hard to imagine a better home for those who like to entertain. The rooms are open to one another with ample room to space out. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The staircase and old stove in the front room / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 8.19.20

The house was recently on the market for $550,000 and is under contract as of this writing. It is listed by Brynn Fossett of Comey & Shepherd. / Image courtesy of listing agent // Published: 8.19.20

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