1 bed for sale in Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Stoford (ref: cb1eb063-d17b-4da4-8969-9f63d304054f)

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Planning Permission Approved to Create a Single Residence
Former Methodist Chapel

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** SOLD AT AUCTION - ORCHARDS ESTATES WORKING WITH UNDER THE HAMMER AUCTIONEERS ** - For Sale by under the hammer online auction. Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Head over to our website to download the legal pack, register to bid and see more information.A rare opportunity to purchase a former Methodist Chapel in Yeovil with full planning permission (24/01372/FUL) for conversion into a striking one-bedroom home.Set in an elevated position at the corner of Newton Road and Court Lane, the property is approached via wrought iron gates and steps up to the original vestibule entrance. Inside, the impressive main space features vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and timber flooring, offering a unique blend of character and potential.Approved plans allow for a spacious living room with wood-burning stove, a kitchen/dining area, separate study, ground floor bathroom and first floor bedroom with roof windows. External alterations include two rooflights, a flue and gated bin storage.With its distinctive architecture and approved design scheme, this property offers a rare chance to create a truly individual home that combines historic charm with modern living.Here's what to do nextVisit - Our website and view the auction terms. View - Book a viewing directly through our website. Register - Get registered prior to the auction opening date. Legal Pack - Download and view the legal pack to find out all the relevant information. Prior Auction Offer - Want it now? Submit a prior auction offer through our website. All offer's go direct to the seller. Bidding - Everything is completed online through the website and the intuitive bidding controls. If you would like your property to go into our next auction then contact our auction experts on or submit a valuation on our website

ApproachSet in an elevated position on the corner of Newton Road and Court Lane this property fronts both roads with entrance off Court Lane through a low level hamstone wall with wrought iron gates and several steps up to the vestibule entrance door.

InsideThe initial reception entrance area opens to the main building with high vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and timber flooring.

Planning Design Proposal The current owner has received planning permission to convert this space into a large 1 bedroom home. Maintaining the structure, the entrance will be to the vestibule and then into the living space. Living Room: Splitting the property in half to create a very spacious main living area with full height vaulted ceilings and utilising the existing windows including the high set windows in the gable end as well as provision of a wood burning stove and flu. Kitchen: With space for storage, white goods and large enough to accommodate a breakfast table plus seating and utilising 4 existing windows. Study: Separate space for a home work area. Bathroom: Situated on the ground floor. Stairs to First Floor with access to the bedroom. The upper landing and bedroom have approval to add roof windows.

Planning Consent24/01372/FUL Self-build conversion of a former Methodist Chapel to a single residential dwelling; and external alterations to the building including two rooflights and flue on west roof slope and formation of bin collection area behind new metal gate and railings. (Revised application of 23/02054/FUL)

Material Information• Freehold Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel • Unoccupied since 1984, with registered use as a light storage area • Full Planning Permission Obtained to Convert to a Single Residential Dwelling • Mains Drainage, Water and Electric • Situated within the Conservation Area of Stoford • On street parking • Flood Zone 2: Medium Risk • Broadband: OFCOM: Superfast, up to 80Mbps

Stamp duty due

Based on a sale price of £120,000 the total amount of stamp duty payable will be:

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Further details

Status: Sold STC
Tenure: Freehold
Reference: cb1eb063-d17b-4da4-8969-9f63d304054f

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