A HOME that’s just heavenly. That’s one way of describing The Chapel, an intriguing property in Bishopton near Stockton.
The owners bought the converted Weslyan chapel six years ago, spotting it just as it had gone up for sale. “We needed to find somewhere,” said the owner, “so we’d taken a day off to drive round the local villages. “We were just about to give up when we saw The Chapel - which had gone up for sale 10 minutes earlier. We viewed it and fell in love with it.” Dating back to 1879, the chapel was de-listed as a church in 1969 and converted into a home shortly afterwards. And original deeds held by the owners provide a fascinating insight into the property’s origins. Since moving in, the current owners have renovated and improved the property - which has included re-decoration and a new kitchen - but with every sympathy paid to its original features. A beautiful vaulted ceiling and ecclesiastical windows are all reminders of the property’s former life. And one rather more quirky original feature is a prayer book cupboard in the dining room. Behind its relatively small frontage, The Chapel is a large three-bedroom family home. On the ground floor you’ll find the kitchen and dining room with door leading into the sun lounge/study. There’s also a bathroom and family room - which could also be used as a bedroom. The main living room is up on the first floor to make the most of the stunning vaulted ceiling. “We wanted to make the most of the original features,” added the owner. “We opened up all the windows to get the light back into the room.” And while the property preserves architectural treasures of the past, it also combines modern details - the living room, for example, is wired with a state-of-the-art sound system. Also on the first floor are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside to the front of the property there is double parking. To the rear is a walled courtyard garden. “The garden is mostly paved which makes it very easy to look after,” added the owner. “Because it’s walled it’s very, very private. “The first floor bedroom has a balcony which lets you look out on to the garden which is lovely.” But work has now prompted the owners to put the property on the market. “It’s too far to commute, so we’ve put the place up for sale. “It’s a great house, it’s like the Tardis. While the frontage is small, the property goes back a long way. “We love all the rooms in the house, but the lounge is the one that a lot of people comment on. “Bishopton is also a beautiful village. “It’s a very friendly community where people look after each other.” The Chapel, High Street, Bishopton is up for sale at £315,995. More details from Robinsons, Stockton on 01642 607555. | 
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