Mount Gilead Chapel, Bryn Celyn, Holywell
North West
£165,000Guide Price
Listed on 07/11/2026
Listed on 07/11/2026
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1677 sqftDescription
Offered at auction, this former chapel dates from 1830 and is described as having been built with stone from Basingwerk Abbey. The freehold building extends to approximately 1,677 sq ft over two floors. Its existing ground-floor accommodation includes several separate rooms, reception areas, a central hall and WC facilities, while the first floor contains an open-plan area of approximately 844 sq ft.
Planning permission is stated to have been granted for conversion of the disused chapel into one dwelling, under reference 057451. The approved scheme provides a basis for a residential conversion while retaining the building's historic character. Buyers should review the planning documents, legal pack, title information and auction terms, and carry out their own inspections and due diligence before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £165,000, the guide price is about £98 per sq ft against a local average of £219, making this a notably low-priced opportunity to acquire a distinctive stone chapel with planning permission for conversion to one dwelling. Bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
This is a heavy conversion project rather than a cosmetic refresh: the interiors are cleared and unfinished, with no complete bathroom or evident kitchen, services or heating in the photos. The large open upper floor, separate ground-floor rooms, exposed stonework and roof structure offer scope to shape a characterful home, while the maintained grounds add to the appeal. Verify the planning permission, conditions and approved drawings, and investigate the visible ceiling crack and concealed fabric as part of due diligence.
Key opportunities
- Acquire distinctive 1830s stone chapel fabric, including exposed stonework and visible roof structure, as the basis for an individual home.
- Use the large open upper floor and separate ground-floor rooms to develop a residential layout in line with the approved conversion scheme.
- The maintained lawn and gravelled areas provide an appealing starting point for the setting around the converted building.
Key risks
- Cleared, unfinished interiors and a heavy full-gut conversion — plan for a substantial programme to create a functioning home, not a cosmetic refresh.
- A ceiling crack is visible; investigate its cause and assess concealed fabric and roof condition, which the available exterior views cannot verify.
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Flint Rail Station
4.2 miles
Train · Flint
Neston Rail Station
6.5 miles
Train · Neston
West Kirby Rail Station
6.5 miles
Train · West Kirby
Heswall Rail Station
6.9 miles
Train · Heswall
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