Methodist Chapel, 233 South Rd
  Bretherton
  £459,950
   
 
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Date on the market: 20th June 2007
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Invariably Victorian chapels are converted into beautiful residential properties, and this is no exception.  Retaining many, many original features including the stained glass Gothic windows, pitched pine trusses and beams and period fireplaces.
This unique home must be viewed to appreciate the tasteful accommodation which includes four to five reception rooms, three first floor bedrooms with en suite facilities to two of them, plus a further family bathroom.  The number of bedrooms could easily be increased by the use of the first floor sitting room.  The property boasts a country style modular kitchen fitted with Indian Hardwood wall and base units including a porcelain Belfast sink and a Delonghi multi fuel professional stove.
The house is warmed by gas fired central heating and outside there is a mature and secluded private garden which provides excellent child security and contains many mature shrubs and trees.

 
     
   
   
 
Hall

Behind the original period door; solid hardwood Parquet floor; thermostatic controlled cast iron radiator; part panelled walls; staircase to the first floor; pitched period pine panelled door to:-

 

Reception Hall

Solid hardwood Parquet floor; dado rail; part panelled wall; fitted shelves

 

 
Reception Room:-

17’2 x  11’7   (5.23m x 4.52m)

An excellent room situated in the middle of the house again with a solid hardwood Parquet floor extending to the slate tiled area which enjoys French windows to the rear garden; the room is warmed by a thermostatically controlled gas fired central heating radiator; panelled walls; exposed timber beamed ceiling; semi circular attractive font area; original stripped pine panelled door; power points; double doors to the sitting room; walk-in cloakroom with coat hooks

 

Cloaks Off:

Containing a wash hand basin and close coupled WC in white; laminate and slate floor; extractor fan; exposed timber beam

 

Reception Room

23’2 x  9’7  (7.05m x 2.91m)

A most comfortable lounge/sitting room enjoying double aspects through an attractive stained glass window and glazed Georgian style door to rear garden; wall to wall fitted carpeting; two thermostatically controlled cast iron central heating radiator; power points; arch to:-

 

Dining Kitchen:   

23’2 x 12’9   (7.05m x 3.88m)

A modular country style kitchen  fitted with Indian hardwood wall and base units; porcelain Belfast sink under slung under the solid wooden worktop; plumbed for dishwasher; matching worktop peninsular with inset marble worktop forming a room divider to the dining area; stripped pine floor; power points;  Delongi multi fuel professional brushed stainless steel stove with six gas rings; electric under oven and grill; matching splash back and chimney hood; terracotta tiled splash backs and power points; hardwood leaded glazed door to the:-

The dining area as seen from the photograph is a step down from the kitchen area and also enjoys the original stripped pine floor and is warmed by a cast iron central heating radiator; feature pew style panelling; stained glass leaded windows; power points.

 

 

Work Shop   

11’4  x 8’5  (3.46m x 2.56m)

Power points; lighting; double  period doors.

 

Separate Utility:-

13’0  x 6’9   (3.92m x 2.02m)           

The utility is fitted out with most kitchen fittings including hardwood worktops and under slung porcelain  Belfast sink; hardwood Parquet floor; integrated dishwasher; wall and base units; power points; fitted shelving; original pitched pine panelled door to rear garden (via conservatory); built in cupboard; plumbed for automatic washing machine; stone mullioned window.

 

Conservatory:    

10’0  x 5’6   (3.08m x  1.68m)

A thoughtful addition to the property providing a good protective entrance to the house.

 

 

Study: 

10’0  x 8’0    (3.04m x 2.45m)

Period cast iron fireplace on a slate hearth; central heating radiator with thermostatic control; stained glass leaded window; wall to wall fitted carpeting; power points; telephone socket; original pitched pine panelled door leading to under stairs storage room.

 

First Floor

 

Half Landing:

With beautiful stained glass windows.

 

First Floor Lounge:  

22’3  x 10’3   (6.78m x 3.14m)

Again a most comfortable sitting room with views over the Bretherton countryside through the leaded stained glass windows;  Oak flooring; two cast iron central heating radiators with thermostatic controls; power points; fitted shelving; original pitched pine panelled doors; feature panelled walls;  stone fireplace and flagged hearth; beautiful exposed trusses and beams.

 

Inner Landing:

With wall to wall fitted carpeting; loft access.

 

Family Bathroom

13’0 x  9’0     (3.93m x 2.75m)

This is an L-shaped bathroom fitted with a three piece suite in white incorporating a panelled bath with Victorian style chromed mixer taps and shower attachment; pedestal wash hand basin; close coupled WC; laminate flooring; central heating radiator with thermostatic control; Georgian style window; panelled walls; exposed trusses and pitched pine beams; period stained glass frosted door.

 

Ante Room:     

10’1  x 9’7       (3.07m x 2.91m)

Stripped pine floor; central heating radiator with thermostatic control; exposed timber beams; beautiful stained glass window; power points.

 

 

Master Bedroom: 

14’2  x 12’8       (4.33m x 3.87m)

This beautiful bedroom enjoys double aspects through the matching stained glass windows; wall to wall fitted carpeting; exposed pitched pine beams; central heating radiator with thermostatic control; power points.

 

En Suite Bathroom:    

12’8 x 8’5      (3.86m x 2.57m)

This really is a gorgeous bathroom fitted with a cast iron roll top enamelled bath with lions claw feet, being complimented by the enamelled His And Hers double wash hand basin; close coupled WC; slate tiled splash backs and floor; heated towel rail/central heating radiator; part panelled walls; beautiful stained glass window; balustraded staircase leading to the double glazed Velux roof window (providing safety access).

 

 

Bedroom Two:      

12’9  x 9’8          (3.90m x 2.94m)

Stripped pine floor; again there is a beautiful stained glass window; Velux double glazed roof window; power points; exposed timber beams; central heating radiator with thermostatic control; period stripped pine panelled door.

 

En Suite Shower

6’2  x 6’0         (1.89m x 1.78m)

Containing an attractive corner shower cubicle with a Waterford period mixer shower head;  fully tiled with mosaic tiles which extend to form matching splash backs behind the period pedestal wash hand basin; close coupled WC; feature mosaic pattern within the slate floor tiles; glass dividing wall.

 

Bedroom Three:          

11’2 x 6’7          (3.40m x 2.01m)

Situated at the front of the property  this room is used as the nursery and has a feature stained glass window; wall to wall fitted carpeting; central heating radiator.

 

Outside

From the front of the property there is an excellent brick paved driveway providing multi car parking and entrance to the side and rear gardens via the wrought iron gates hung between attractive brick built pillars, passing the boiler house containing the gas fired central heating boiler and controls and a small yard.
Beyond the gates is a further area paved with York stone flags and a gated entrance to the:-

 

Rear Garden:

This is a secluded garden providing excellent child security surrounded by mature shrubs and trees etc, in the middle of which is a lawned area.
From the house there is a sun terrace and a patio, partly paved with limestone chippings between; brick and stone table and bench; cold water bib tap; substantial open porch as seen from the photograph for supporting maturing climbing plants.