Property description
Converted former chapel
25ft x 19ft Living room with vaulted ceiling
Inglenook fireplace
Minstrels gallery
3 bedrooms
Large kitchen/dining room
Study/office
Two bathrooms
Central heating and double glazing
Small garden with terrace
Constructed during the summer and autumn of 1882 as a Primitive Methodist chapel, the property remained in regular use until it ceased being a chapel in the early 1970's. The building then stood derelict for a number of years until the late 1990's when it was fully converted into a residential dwelling. The property now offers light and airy three bedroom accommodation centred around a fabulous 25ft x 19ft living room which is vaulted through and overlooked by a first floor minstrels gallery. There is also a fine inglenook fireplace with multi fuel burning stove and, above the mantel shelf, a superb decorative oak panel with shelving dated 1886. The kitchen is an excellent size fitted in a farmhouse style with French doors opening onto a pergola covered, private terrace and small private garden which is laid to lawn with a number of plants and mature shrubs. There is free access to all sides of the property. There is also a generous study/office which is fully fitted with bespoke Neville Johnson furniture and the property is fully double glazed. Central heating is via an oil fired boiler to radiators. To the front is a private off road car parking area/drive with gated access on both sides. In conclusion The Old Chapel is an interesting if not creative conversion which will undoubtedly appeal to those purchasers looking for a more unusual, individual property.
LOCATION
The Wiltshire village of Figheldean with its Infant's and Junior School lies four miles to the north of the historic market town of Amesbury which offers a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities together with schooling. The rural settlement/hamlet of Ablington adjacent to Figheldean also has a hugely popular Pre-school. The Cathedral city of Salisbury approximately twelve miles distant offers a fine range of social and educational amenities including the Salisbury Playhouse, Arts Centre and cinema, a thriving market ,and a variety of state and private primary and secondary schools. Leisure and recreational facilities include the Five Rivers Leisure Centre, private
members gymnasiums, golf club and recreation ground and three tennis clubs and a mainline rail service to London's Waterloo and the West Country. It should also be noted that the A303 with its links to the M3 London and the West Country is approximately three miles distant.
ENTRANCE HALL
Radiator, storage cupboard, deep under stairs cupboard and double glazed panelled doors leading to the main living area.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a suite of close coupled wc, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, radiator, double glazed window and stripped wood flooring.
LIVING ROOM
24'8 (7.51m) x 18'9 (5.71m). Fabulous double aspect room with vaulted ceiling through to a first floor minstrels gallery. Brick built Inglenook fireplace with heavy beamed mantelshelf, oak panelling with shelving dated 1882 and inset multi fuel burning stove. Bespoke Neville Johnson fitted furniture comprising cupboards, shelving and bookcases, double glazed arch topped windows, two radiators, stairs rising to first floor, recessed ceiling lights and stripped wooden flooring.
STUDY/OFFICE
9'7 (2.92m) x 6'6 (1.98m). Accessible off the main living room, double aspect and fitted with an extensive range of bespoke Neville Johnson office furniture comprising desk, cupboards and shelving, two double glazed windows, recessed ceiling lights, radiator and stripped wooden flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
18'9 (5.71m) x 11'10 (3.6m). Excellent farmhouse style kitchen with an extensive range of units comprising cupboard drawers and glazed cabinets, shelving, pelmets and cornicing, down lighters, expanse of work surface areas with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit served by mixer taps, plumbing for automatic washing machine, fitted dishwasher, tiled splashbacks. Two double glazed windows, double glazed door leading to side access, double glazed French doors leading to seating/patio area, radiator, recessed ceiling lights, oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.
FIRST FLOOR
MINSTRELS GALLERY
Overlooking the main living room, access to roof space, two large double glazed Velux windows, original 19th Century oak pew, deep storage cupboard.
MASTER SUITE
Comprising:
BEDROOM 12'3 x 11'9 (3.73 x 3.58) with access to secondary roof space, double glazed window and radiator.
Walk-through DRESSING ROOM with double glazed window and deep wardrobe cupboard.
BATHROOM: Fitted with a period style suite comprising panel bath with glass shower screen and shower unit, vanity with inset wash hand basin, close coupled wc, tiled splashacks, vinyl flooring and double glazed window.
BEDROOM 2
12'7 (3.83m) x 9'10 (2.99m). Deep wardrobe cupboard, double glazed window, radiator.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Glazed and tiled cubicle housing shower unit, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled splash backs, double glazed window and vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 3
12' (3.65m) x 10'4 (3.15m). Deep wardrobe cupboard, double glazed window and radiator.
OUTSIDE
To the front of The Old Chapel is a private drive with off road parking. Access fro either side of the building leads through the side and rear. To one side is a small private garden with an area of lawn, seating area/pergola covered terrace and a timber garden shed. To the rear and right hand side of the property is a full access with additional space for storage of logs, oil tank etc. There is also outside lighting, an outside water tap and outside electric points.
TENURE AND SERVICES
Tenure: Freehold. Local Authority: Wiltshire Council. Council tax band E - £1,854.78 for year 2014/15. Mains electricity, water and drainage connected. Oil central heating. Fully double glazed.
DIRECTIONS
From the Cathedral city of Salisbury proceed in a northerly direction along the A345 into and through the country town of Amesbury. Continue to the Countess roundabout and continue straight across following the A345 towards Durrington. At the next roundabout continue across still following the A345 (Netheravon Road). Follow the road for a distance turning right signposted Figheldean and the High Street. Continue into the village passing the school on the right hand side. The Old Chapel will be found after a short distance on the right facing the road.
Property Features :
- Converted former chapel
- 25ft x 19ft Living room with vaulted ceiling
- Inglenook fireplace
- Minstrels gallery
- 3 bedrooms
- Large kitchen/dining room
- Study/office
- Two bathrooms