[Magdalen] Benedictine Abbey for sale

[Marion Thompson]

That house around Toronto would be some millions for sure.

Marion, a pilgrim


On 9/9/2017 12:49 PM, Scott Knitter wrote:
> Our Benedictine community, the House of Initia Nova, has its abbey in a
> large home in Houston. The abbot and sister who live there are putting it
> up for sale with the intention of buying a new abbey elsewhere. From the
> perspective of the Chicago housing market, this Houston home looks like a
> steal. Have spent much time there attending convocations, and it's a very
> spacious and comfortable home, well situated (didn't flood). The giant
> Great Room serves as the community's Oratory. The altar and reredos were
> removed for the photos, but the organ is there.
>
> Now every time I look at houses for sale, I look for the room that would
> work as the oratory. :)
>
> It just amazes me that the asking price (in line with selling prices in the
> area) is roughly the same as, or perhaps even less than, what our modest
> but roomy apartment would cost if it went condo.
>
> https://www.trulia.com/property/1090401647-3322-Amber-Forest-Dr-Houston-TX-77068
>