A “breathtakingly beautiful” 19th Century Powys Chapel is up for sale.

Rose Chapel in Bwlch-y-Ffridd near Newtown is a converted chapel that has been redesigned to be a modern home “surrounded by beautiful views of the Mid-Wales countryside”.

Granthams Estates, who are handling the sale, describe it as being a “breathtakingly beautiful building dating back to 1800 which has been sympathetically but stunningly renovated to create a truly individual character home”.

The property has been converted to a “high specification” whilst retaining as many original features this has been done by “blending the old characterful façade with its high arched windows and stone elevations with a modern interior ideal for 21st century living”.

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The house is “characterised by high ceilings, open plan spaces” with “light and airy accommodation spanning over 260m2 arranged over two floors”.

The ground floor boasts an “impressive entrance hall, study, snug, a stunning open plan lounge and original double chapel doors leading to the old school”.

The open plan kitchen, dining and family room is described as being “stunning” with “full height vaulted cathedral ceiling with dual aspect arched windows maximising natural light and framing views over the garden and woodland beyond.”

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Fitted with country style shaker kitchen complete with island and integrated appliances, including Rangemaster cooker with griddle plate.

The ground floor is completed with a “convenient utility room, providing access to the rear garden, and a modern shower room”.

The building also has solar thermal for hot water and independently controlled underfloor heating to rooms on the ground floor.

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To the front of the Chapel wrought iron railings and a curved stone wall protect the front garden, which is laid mainly to lawn with fragrant roses to the side. Gates open to a paved pathway leading to the original and attractive church porch.

The rear garden is a private and secure space surrounded by mature hedges to one side and stock fencing to the woodland beyond.

An elevated seating area is “perfect for alfresco dining, gravelled patio section, raised vegetable patch and mature trees is offered in the rear garden”.


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Nearby is a detached garage, which has been sympathetically restored with original oak beams and 200-year-old cobbled floor. There is also free school transport from the gate of the property.

There is parking for 3 cars outside the garage, with no restrictions for a caravan/motorhome and further community parking is available opposite the Chapel.

The asking price for the property is £575,000. For more information you can contact Grantham Estates.