Timsbury Methodist Church, South Road, Timsbury
South West
£200,000
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
Character PropertyArea
2432 sqftDescription
This former Methodist chapel in Timsbury is offered as a conversion project, with planning permission granted for a four-bedroom dwelling of approximately 2,432 sq ft. The consented design retains the building's period character while reorganising its interior for residential use. The listing states that the permission is subject to the usual conditions and that a Community Infrastructure Levy is payable on commencement, with possible exemptions to be checked.
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61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £200,000, this is a strikingly low-cost entry point by local £/sqf standards, giving the project a strong acquisition-price advantage. The grade C reflects the substantial conversion work and limited evidence on renovation economics, rather than a lack of potential: this is a former 1805 stone chapel with planning permission for a four-bedroom home across 226 sqm. The proposed layout makes a feature of the tall arched windows and exposed timber structure, with a two-storey atrium, open-plan living space and a new garden and patio. The exterior and roof appear generally intact in the available views, but the interior remains in chapel use and the conversion scope is extensive; planning conditions and implementation requirements also need checking.
Key opportunities
- Create a distinctive home around the chapel’s period stonework, tall arched windows and exposed timber roof structure.
- Use the approved four-bedroom layout to turn the former chapel interior into a dramatic home, with a two-storey atrium and open-plan central living space.
- Improve the small, utilitarian outdoor area in line with the proposed rear garden and patio.
Key risks
- The chapel remains arranged as a place of worship, with pews, gallery, organ and raised platform; converting it into the approved dwelling is a substantial budget and programme commitment, not a cosmetic refresh.
- No on-site vehicle parking is stated, so the arrangement depends on nearby on-street parking.
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