4 bed property for sale in Penbryn, Cardigan SA44

Estate Agent Description

** Historic Grade II listed Presbyterian Chapel of exceptional specification ** Traditional Chapel House ** School room, Vestry and former Stables ** Extensive Grounds ** Sloping Paddock **

A property of considerable potential for a variety of commercial and residential purposes.

Located in picturesque rural surroundings within the Cardigan Bay Coastal Region and only a mile or so from the beautiful Penbryn National Trust Beach. Convenient to many sandy beaches and coastal villages along this heritage coastline which includes Tresaith, Aberporth, Llangrannog, easy reach of New Quay, and a close traveling distance of the towns of Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul and Aberaeron.os grid reference 304522.

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
General

Capel Penmorfa comprises of an historic Presbyterian Church, Grade II listed and recorded by cadw was built in 1786, later rebuilt in 1846 and remodelled in 1939. A rural country Chapel of exceptional appeal dating back to the early times of the independent Methodist movement of the late Wesley and Calvanistic of the 18th century. An exceptional oak interior with 4 ecclesiastically themed stained glass windows, gallery overall and 2 x gallery wings..

To the rear is a 2 storey Vestry which includes former Stables, Stoves, Kitchen and the 1st Floor is an open plan Meeting Room. 2 x Outside Toilets forming part of a toilet block for ladies and gentlemen.

The Detached Chapel House offers 3 Bedroom accommodation. There is a walled gated forecourt and an area of sloping grounds and paddock to the rear.

A copy of the full report for listed buildings is available from the Agents office or via www.cadw.gov.wales (enter link to cadw interactive map).(Reference number 16090).

The Chapel
The Chapel measures overall – 42′ 2″ x 33′ 5″ (12.85m x 10.19m)

The Sedd Fawr / Pulpit area is an attractive raised platform enabling access to be delivered to a wide audience with maximum visual impact from a central section and two wings, which include a Cantilevered Gallery, 5 sided with the central area 43’2” x 17’5” and two gallery wings each 14’8′ x 11’5”.

When the property was finally remodelled it was fitted out with an exceptional oak interior i.e seating/pews, pulpit, gallery, deep coffered ceiling etc.

There are 2 x main entrance doors set in a sandstone archway with matching oak double doors with fanlight over.

The Vestry
To the rear of the Chapel, again of dressed stone construction under a slated roof provides a range of stores/rooms, stables in all some 38′ x 25′ which incorporates –

Kitchen
14′ 10″ x 12′ 6″ (4.52m x 3.81m) which has a stainless steel single drainer sink unit and a fitted range of kitchen units with Formica working surfaces, stairs (and food lift shaft) leads to :

First Floor Meeting Room
38′ 0″ x 23′ 0″ (11.58m x 7.01m) with original pitch pine half barrelled ceiling, 10 windows and separate front steps to forecourt.

Detached Former Chapel House
Built of attractive dress stone construction under a slated roof provides viz:

Slate Front Steps
with doorway leading to:

Reception Hall
with night storage heater.

Reception Room 1
12′ 7″ x 9′ 2″ (3.84m x 2.79m) with night storage heater.

Reception Room 2
12′ 5″ x 9′ 4″ (3.78m x 2.84m) with open fireplace.

Rear Hallway
With electric night storage heater and exterior door.

Rear Dining Room/Breakfast Room
11′ 5″ x 9′ 0″ (3.48m x 2.74m) with quarry tiled floor.

Kitchen
9′ 8″ x 6′ 2″ (2.95m x 1.88m) with base and wall kitchen cupboards, single drainer sink unit, integrated electric hob and fan oven.
First floor


Central Galleried Landing
approached via an original staircase from the Entrance Hall. With electric night storage heater.

Bathroom
9′ 8″ x 6′ 4″ (2.95m x 1.93m) with panelled bath with electric shower over, low level flush toilet, pedestal wash hand basin, electric wall heater.

Rear Bedroom 1
11′ 0″ x 5′ 8″ (3.35m x 1.73m) with built in airing cupboard housing copper cylinder tank with immersion heater, electric night storage heater.

Front Bedroom 2
12′ 9″ x 11′ 0″ (3.89m x 3.35m) with electric night storage heater.

Front Bedroom 3
12′ 0″ x 9′ 6″ (3.66m x 2.90m) with electric night storage heater.

Front Box Room / Childs Bedroom
6′ 0″ x 4′ 7″ (1.83m x 1.40m)

Rear Lean-To Covered Porch
Externally


To the Front
Walled Forecourt. Iron gated entrance with private parking. Front lawn area with feature mature Monkey Puzzle Tree.

To the Rear –
Rear Kitchen Garden approached via steps with BBQ/Patio to part (currently overgrown)

To the rear is a sloping pasture paddock providing amenity value specifically for the enjoyment of the dwelling. Includes a range of dilapidated outhouses.

From the upper Grounds the property enjoys outstanding country views.

There is a cemetery on the north side of the property which is retained by the Presbyterian Church in Wales.

Please see plan attached for identification purposes showing the property to be sold as edged in red.
Note –

There may be a public footpath which runs just inside the southern boundary of the property.