The Old Congregational Chapel, Ruardean - For Sale, GL17

A beautifully renovated chapel to create this fabulous five bedroom family home with four bathrooms, a large open plan living space along with a kitchen with dining area, a separate dining area for more formal occasions.  The loft style conversion benefits substantial secluded gardens and a private driveway with off road parking for two cars and benefiting from an electric vehicle charging point.  This property would be a wonderful home or a great investment opportunity.

The property is situated in the popular village of Ruardean in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean, a short drive from the River Wye and the picturesque towns of Ross-On-Wye and Monmouth.  The property is in the catchment for Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and a selection of popular village primary schools.  The property is also located near to Haberdashers School and Monmouth School for boys. 
The convenient location affords easy access to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff whilst being surrounded by some of the best countryside that England has to offer.

The Royal Forest of Dean is home to stunning walks and nestled between the River Wye and the Severn.

Vendors’ comments “After 7 years of renovation and improvements I will miss the Chapel & the village.  I have kept to my vision of conserving the originality of the 240 year old historic (but not listed) building & its unique features, enhancing its quirkiness whilst bringing it fully up to date with all new services, providing all the benefit of modern living conveniences wrapped up in a fantastic old one of a kind home”

This beautifully presented substantial detached property has a private driveway with ample space for off road parking. The property enjoys oil central heating and mostly double glazed windows with lots of original features.

The entrance welcomes you to the heart of the property.
The wooden flooring features throughout the downstairs entrance, kitchen and an open plan living space.

The kitchen and dining space is a bespoke design, perfectly proportioned and flooded with light.  This stunning kitchen comprises of an AGA which can be used to cook and heat the room, a six hob gas burner Rangemaster, large fridge freezer with unique cabinets and a host of original features.  The kitchen is a delightful space perfect for hosting large family gatherings and parties or quietly reading the morning papers.

The downstairs accessible bathroom is good sized and consists of a wet room, WC and sink.

The family lounge is accessed from both the kitchen and the open plan living space.  This bright space is perfect for relaxing as a family and is stylishly decorated and benefits an electric stove, underfloor heating and a beautiful large window. There is direct access onto the private courtyard and fire pit as well as additional access directly to the substantial garden.
This characterful room boasts exposed brickwork to give a Manhattan loft style vibe.

The vast open plan living space is a fabulous large space and leads straight from the family room or the entrance hall. This phenomenal space is ripe for the most wonderful family parties.  The space is so vast that it could be used as a home work space/yoga retreat; there are many possibilities for this incredible space including a great open plan living and kitchen area.
The space is heated with underfloor heating. Stairs lead up to the alter space that is currently used for more formal dining.

Formal dining area would make a wonderful setting for huge gatherings of friends and family.

Second kitchen is accessed from the formal dining area and includes a five hob gas burner range and has ample additional storage space.  The second kitchen has direct access to the beautiful gardens.

The upstairs hosts a mezzanine study and library and is a bright space with enough room for one or more workstations.  This space is also used as a library and reading area.  This room has stunning views over the mature gardens.

The main bedroom has ample space for storage.  The large bedroom benefits from a stunning window overlooking the front of the property with views across the Wye Valley to the Black mountains of Wales.  The en-suite comprises of a shower, sink and toilet.

Bedroom 2 is large and bright with a large window overlooking the rear gardens of the property.  This large double room has ample storage space. 

Bedroom 3 is a large double room and benefits a large window overlooking the front of the property letting in lots of light.
This double room has ample storage space.

Bedroom 4* is large and bright with exposed brickwork and benefits a large window overlooking the front of the property.. This large double room has ample storage space.

Bedroom 5* is adjacent to bedroom 4. This bedroom is quiet, bright and benefits a large skylight window.

*Bedroom 4 and 5 benefit from a Jack and Jill modern en-suite with shower, toilet WC and skylight window allowing lots of natural light.

Main bathroom is well proportioned and has a stunning roll top bath, over the bath shower, toilet and sink. There is a plenty of storage in a carousel type closet. There are barn-style double doors giving access.

Wrought iron spiral staircase leads to the partially converted loft space that has potential for an additional bedroom or home office.

There is a secret ‘Narnia’ staircase that leads to the 2nd partially converted loft space that has potential for an additional bedroom or home office.

The cellar is accessed from the main hall and allowing ample additional storage space. and perfect to store a wine collection.

Extensive private rear gardens is laid to lawn, is well established with a large array of plants and shrubs.  The gardens have several different areas including a large private terraced area with a fire pit.

Outside WC and utility room is separate from the main house.

The private driveway has space for parking two cars and also benefits from having an electric vehicle charging point.

Sq ft size: Over 3000 square feet.

Plot / Land: 0.313 acre.

Building age: Originally built 1781.

Broadband connectivity:  Ultrafast.

Mobile coverage:  4G voice & data.

Council Tax:  C.

Tenure:  Freehold.