Hallelujah!And now for something completely different...........this is the Marmite property, the wild card, the one that you're gonna love or hate, with no middle ground!Interested?.....Read on..............This former Methodist chapel was built over 100 years ago and was commissioned by local farmers who each threw some money in and built, largely, what we see today. It was de-commissioned in the late 1990's and for those with a morbid curiosity, no, it was never used for burial; in fact, the only spirits are the ones that have been consumed on the premises since its closure!!Now the serious bit.....Around 2011, the current owners re-built the interior and converted the structure into residential living accommodation. The original heavy entrance door (approached from the Gothic style porch) remains and leads into what is now the entrance hall and double doors then lead into the open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room. This really is quite stunning, as the original stained-glass windows feature heavily, along with the vaulted ceiling and mezzanine level which has now been created over the lounge. This, combined with a contemporary granite kitchen (with lower, well-lit ceiling) manages to sympathetically merge the old with the new - yes, it actually works well and it is quite breath-taking. Also downstairs are two bedrooms, a separate WC, a contemporary bathroom and a utility. Interestingly, another reception room, in the form of a sitting room/study is located on the upper floor. From here, there is access to a third (double) bedroom. Outside, the wide gravel driveway provides off-road parking for at least 6 cars and there are enclosed formal gardens to the front and side of the property.Another great thing is, that although it is located 'in the sticks' with beautiful surrounding countryside, there are nearby properties, so it does not feel isolated. Speedy road links provide travel into nearby Wem and Whitchurch and there is a local railway station at nearby Prees, together with those at Wem and Whitchurch.So, there you have it, a well presented chapel conversion with heaps of original character and Gothic-style features, brought well and truly into the 21st Century. If you fancy something that bit different, then this could be the home for you, or alternatively you could just play safe and buy that boring modern box on a housing estate.....the choice is yours......
The Accommodation Comprises:-
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall - 13' 6'' x 4' 2 (4.11m x 1.27m)
Herringbone quarry tiled floor, part timber panelled walls, original timber chapel front door, coat pegs, corniced ceiling, front and side facing stained glass windows (one double glazed). Door leads to:-
Inner Hall - 12' 10'' x 4' 0 (3.91m x 1.22m)
Corniced ceiling and connecting doors to the mater bedroom, rear hall and kitchen.
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining Room. Comprising:-
Lounge - 16' 8'' x 14' 6 (5.08m x 4.42m)
Exposed brick fireplace incorporating a log burning stove on a stone hearth, exposed timber floor boards, feature roof truss, mezzanine balcony from the sitting room above, vaulted close boarded ceiling, double radiator, front and side facing stained glass windows (one double glazed) and leading to:-
Kitchen/Dining Room - 16' 8'' x 13' 9 (5.08m x 4.19m)
Belfast sink with mixer tap inset in solid granite work tops with drawers, cupboards and plumbing for slim-line automatic dish washer below, LEISURE free standing range cooker with 6 gas rings (LPG) and electric griddle with 2 electric ovens and grill below. Matching wall cupboards, corniced ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlights, side facing stained glass window, stone tiled floor and staircase to first floor with storage cupboard below.
Utility Room - 8' 2'' x 7' 0 (2.49m x 2.13m)
Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in solid granite worktops with cupboards, plumbing for automatic washer and storage below. Matching upright cupboards and wall cupboards, side facing double glazed window, stone tiled floor, radiator and wall mounted gas (LPG) fired boiler.
Master Bedroom - 12' 1'' x 12' 0 (3.68m x 3.65m)
Front and 2 side facing double glazed windows (all double glazed), exposed timber floor boards, corniced ceiling and double radiator.
Rear Hall
Recessed ceiling spotlight.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 2'' x 7' 3 (3.40m x 2.21m)
Side facing double glazed window, recessed ceiling spotlights, built-in cupboard and radiator.
Separate WC
White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Rear facing double glazed window and radiator.
Family Bathroom - 8' 2'' x 7' 0 (2.49m x 2.13m)
White suite comprising bath in tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC and double width fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Rear facing double glazed window, extractor fan, corniced ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlights and 2 chrome heated towel rails (one mains and one electric).
FIRST FLOOR
Sitting Room - 16' 8'' x 13' 5 (5.08m x 4.09m)
Close boarded vaulted ceiling, solid timber floorboards and mezzanine balustrade overlooking the lounge.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 9'' x 8' 3 (4.49m x 2.51m)
Side facing double glazed window, double glazed Velux roof skylight window, radiator and recessed ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDE
Wide (shared) gravel driveway with off-road parking for at least 6 cars.The paved main entrance leads to the Gothic style entrance porch.There are enclosed front and side gardens which are laid to lawn and have hedges, paved paths and a patio. Outside cold water tap and timber garden she.To the rear of the chapel there is a narrow strip with bark chippings and screed by mature hedges.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Biodisc filtration treatment system.
Central Heating
LPG boiler to radiators and also supplies the domestic hot water.