This week, we’re looking at church properties around the country that are currently on the market. With the drop in church-going, many of these buildings have become surplus to requirements. There are a range of former churches, church halls, chapels, vicarages etc – many sadly falling into disrepair – looking for new owners to show them some love and attention.

We’ve chosen ones that are ready to move into and ones that are ripe for renovation. We even have a BOGOF property!

The ‘buy one, get one free’ property is actually a virtually identical pair of former chapels located in Brecon (in the Brecon Beacons National Park) and just off the River Usk. They’re an absolute steal at a mere £100K for the two.

The Baptist chapel in Okehampton in Devon only has one bedroom however the open-plan living area is very spacious. The charming exterior is clad with corrugated zinc and the interior is wood panelled throughout. It’s a really special property!

If money is no object and you love church properties, Naish Priory could be for you.£2.4 million will get you this historical Somerset home. This 14^th century building still retains many of its original features and the expansive gardens are stunning.

£100,000 – Cemetery Chapels, Cradoc Road, Brecon LD3 9LH

They are an early example of 19^th century Gothic cemetery chapels and have lots of features.

• A wonderful pair of Grade II listed chapels
• Enjoining superb views of the Beacons
• Full of character
• Flagstone & tiled patterned flooring
• Unique development opportunity subject to planning & Listed Building Consent
• Easy access to town centre
• Lots of potential
• An ideal home with a difference, holiday let, workspace or a combination of the three
• Potential for parking

£325,000 – The Baptist Chapel, Taw Green, Okehampton EX20 2LU

A wonderfully converted 1903 Baptist chapel set in its own garden with the most beautiful Devon setting.

• Unique character property
• Converted Baptist chapel
• Vast open plan living space
• Large master bedroom
• Wonderful vaulted ceiling
• Idyllic hamlet location
• Cottage style garden surrounding the property
• Various outdoor seating areas
• Detached garage with potential (stp)

£2,400,000 – Naish Priory, East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 9HQ

• Stair hall, drawing room, morning room, dining room, library, ante room/rear hall, kitchen/breakfast room, scullery, boot room, cloakroom
• First floor: Principal bedroom with bathroom, guest bedroom (former chapel), 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, cloakroom
• Second floor: Landing, 2 further bedrooms, shower room
• Stables & Coach House: Two garages, loose boxes and tack room, apple and wood store
• Gardens and Grounds:
• Wonderful formal and informal gardens
• About 2.41 acres
• Two cottages available by separate negotiation

The property is Listed Grade I and believed originally to have been a chantry rather than a priory.
…it is a house of immense character, with a sense of English history throughout. The exterior has fan tracery, octagonal chimneys, carved stone gargoyles and corbelled heads. The rare “Beast of Botreaux” corbel by the sealed doorway is significant. There are also flagstone floors, high beamed ceilings, arched stone door surrounds, medieval panelled doors, stone mullion windows with leaded lights and a fine oriel window. The northern door sports a Beauchamp Knot carved motif, and above the Coach House, a stone carving of two roses, surmounted by a large Tudor Rose and weathered crown, can be found.
The property is situated on the northern edge of the picturesque Somerset village of East Coker, near the Somerset/Dorset border, tucked away at the end of a no through country lane with good access to bridleways and footpaths.