A CHURCH which dates back 300 years could be transformed into a three-bedroom home.

The Church of Scotland is exploring the possibility of selling Whittingehame Parish Church.

At the same time, East Lothian Council is considering plans that would see the church changed into a home.

Under Mr Joseph Radford’s proposals, the pews and the raised floor around the pulpit would be removed.

The downstairs of the building would remain open plan with a reception, dining, kitchen and living area.

Upstairs would see three bedrooms, including dressing rooms and a study, as well as a WC.

The T-shaped church was originally built in 1722 and renovated nearly 100 years later.

A decision on the proposals for the church, which has not been used since it was originally put on the market in 2020, is expected by the middle of March.

A spokesperson for the Church of Scotland said: “Following years of very infrequent use, the Kirk Session of Traprain voted to sell Whittingehame Church and it was placed on the market in 2020.

“It was sold subject to the approval of a planning application, which is currently under consideration.

“Funds from the sale will support the ongoing missional work and outreach activities of the Parish of Traprain.”