£240,000
Peniel Chapel Carno, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5LG
A superb and unique opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed former chapel and school house, offering a rare combination of character, versatility and exciting development potential. The former School House has been thoughtfully converted and completed to a high standard, creating a beautifully presented two-bedroom annexe, while the adjoining former chapel remains ready for conversion. Plans have been drawn up by a local architect for the chapel to be transformed into an impressive five-bedroom detached home, creating a substantial main residence alongside the completed two-bedroom annexe. The proposed accommodation offers an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to complete the conversion to their own specification, subject to the relevant planning and Listed Building consents. The School House provides an excellent standard of finished accommodation, whilst the chapel presents an exciting project with the potential to create a truly exceptional and individual home. The property also benefits from parking and, once completed, would offer a highly versatile arrangement suitable for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or potential holiday/letting use.A truly distinctive property combining historic charm with significant potential, and an opportunity not to be missed.
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Property Type
Development Land
Property Description
The Chapel
The impressive former chapel space retains a wealth of original character and period features, including the beautiful tiled flooring, original pews, full-height windows and panelled ceilings. The space is further enhanced by striking stained-glass windows and the original pulpit, which is a particularly notable feature and is to remain within the property. Together, these historic details provide a wonderful foundation for the proposed conversion, offering the opportunity to create a truly exceptional and individual home whilst preserving the character and heritage of this remarkable building.
The School Room
The School Room has been thoughtfully transformed by the current vendors to create a beautifully presented and characterful home, combining the charm of the original building with modern comforts.
The original School Room door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with useful space for coats and shoes. An internal door leads into the impressive living room, where the full-height ceilings and dual-aspect windows create a wonderful sense of space and allow natural light to flood the room. A cosy fireplace with inset wood-burning stove provides an attractive focal point and adds to the warm and inviting atmosphere. Useful built-in cupboard space provides additional storage, while an open doorway leads through to the kitchen.
The kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base units with worktops over, incorporating an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is also an electric oven with hob and extractor over, together with a sink and mixer tap.
A door leads from the kitchen into the useful utility room, which provides further wall and base units, a stainless-steel sink and a washing machine. A further door gives direct access to the garden, making this a particularly practical space for everyday living.
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Off the living room is a generous double bedroom, offering ample space for a range of wardrobes and bedroom furniture. Also accessed from the living room is the well-appointed shower room, fitted with a WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, walk-in shower and radiator.
A staircase rises to the first floor, where there is a further double bedroom benefiting from useful built-in storage cupboards. Double doors open onto a private balcony, providing an attractive outlook over the living accommodation below and creating a pleasant additional space to enjoy.
Step Outside
Externally, the property occupies its own grounds and benefits from a detached brick outbuilding, which formerly served as the toilets for the chapel and school house. To the side of the property, there is additional space providing the potential for a private parking space, subject to any necessary permissions.
The surrounding grounds have beautiful views of the Mid-Wales landscape and further enhance the property's appeal, offering scope to create attractive outdoor space to complement the proposed residential conversion.
Legal Covenants
The agents which to disclose the following legal convanant on the property:
"The purchaser for himself and his successors in title, with intent to bind, so far as is legally possible, all persons in whom the premises hereby conveyed shall for the time being he vested, covenant with the vendors
(1) that the trade of brewer, licensed victualler or sell of beer, wine or spirits or any other intoxicating liquor shall not at any time be carried on upon the said premises or any part thereof:
(2) that no building on the said premises or any part thereof shall be used as a club or saloon or hall in which intoxicants or drugs may be sold or consumed, nor shall it be used for the purpose of betting, gaming or wagering, or for any purpose that may become a nuisance to a place of worship, a vestry, Sunday school or manse"
Note on Tender
This property is both freehold and leasehold and the title of the property is on two parts. The front of the property is freehold and the rear school room and outbuilding are leasehold. The lease has 999 years from January 2nd 1811.
Listed Building Information
The agents wish to disclose that the property is Grade II Listed and the reason for this is the chapel is "as a fine early 20th century chapel in a prominent location. Notable for the consistency of its detailing. The current chapel, which was erected in 1901 replaced a chapel originally built in 1811.
Planning Permission
More information can be found on the Powys Council Planning website - 19/1134/REM
Listed Building Consent 18/0521/LBC
Mobile Phone Signal
Please refer to http://checker.ofcom.org.uk
Broadband
Please refer to openreach.com for fibre availability
Services
We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity, water, and drainage. Oil Heating
Peniel Chapel Carno, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5LG
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