A disused chapel overgrown with weeds has been listed for public sale with a beginning value of simply £20,000.
Nonetheless, potential consumers must be conscious that remodeling this historic property right into a fascinating house requires creativity, vital funding and cautious renovation.
Nestled within the scenic valleys of Bedlinog, close to the Pembrokeshire coast, Salem Chapel is a Grade-II listed property that was initially inbuilt 1876.
The chapel, which is at present overgrown with weeds and partially hidden by foliage, nonetheless retains lots of its authentic options, together with oak pews, stained glass home windows, and wood-panelled ceilings.
Outdoors, the overgrown backyard options historical headstones, including to the property’s distinctive allure and historic significance.
Nestled within the scenic valleys of Bedlinog, close to the Pembrokeshire coast, Salem Chapel is a Grade-II listed property that was initially inbuilt 1976
The chapel, which is at present overgrown with weeds and partially hidden by foliage, nonetheless retains lots of its authentic options, together with oak pews and stained glass home windows
Salem Chapel holds a particular place in Welsh historical past, being linked to Urdd Gobaith Cymru, the nation’s largest nationwide youth organisation, Wales On-line studies.
Whereas the chapel’s wealthy historical past and character make it a singular funding alternative, its Grade II itemizing signifies that any renovations have to be carried out with sensitivity and inside the constraints of listed constructing consent.
Sean Roper, a consultant from Paul Fosh Auctions, which is dealing with the sale, emphasised the property’s potential but in addition famous the challenges concerned.
Roper mentioned: ‘This might be a really perfect funding for somebody with barrels of creativeness and a want to realise their goals of residing life on this enticing south Wales valleys location of Bedlinog.
‘The previous chapel retains lots of its authentic options together with oak pews and swathes of panelling, wooden panelled ceiling, pulpit and balconies.
‘It might look like perfect for conversion to residential, business or group use, topic to getting all the mandatory planning consents.’
Salem Chapel holds a particular place in Welsh historical past, being linked to Urdd Gobaith Cymru, the nation’s largest nationwide youth organisation
Whereas the chapel’s wealthy historical past and character make it a singular funding alternative, its Grade II itemizing signifies that any renovations have to be carried out with sensitivity and inside the constraints of listed constructing consent
The property at present affords an entrance lobby, a galleried seating space, a pulpit, a sacristy, and a retailer room
The chapel is predicted to draw consideration from consumers in search of a undertaking that mixes historic significance with the potential for a singular residing or working house
The property at present affords an entrance lobby, a galleried seating space, a pulpit, a sacristy, and a retailer room.
Roper additionally highlighted the potential for the brand new proprietor to dwell within the rear sacristy whereas renovating the principle chapel, offered the mandatory permissions are obtained.
Salem Chapel is ready to go underneath the hammer in a web based public sale performed by Paul Fosh Auctions. Bidding will open at 12 midday on Tuesday, August 27, and shut from 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.
With a information value of simply £20,000, the chapel is predicted to draw consideration from consumers in search of a undertaking that mixes historic significance with the potential for a singular residing or working house.
Nonetheless, anybody on this uncommon alternative must be ready for the challenges forward, together with the prices of renovation and the necessity for cautious adherence to preservation rules.
In the meantime, a unusual Grade II-listed property that includes a boiler mounted on prime of the mattress has hit the marketplace for £120,000.
