5 bed detached house for sale

Oakridge Lynch, Stroud GL6

Set in the charming village of Oakridge Lynch, this former 19th-century Methodist Chapel is full of character and history. The current owners have transformed it into a truly unique home featuring expansive rooms and striking high ceilings. The property provides a great opportunity for a new buyer to finish and further upgrade the Chapel to their own taste. The main sitting room features a sunken floor and a large fireplace, in the rear room (old Vestry) is a temporary kitchen, shower room and utility with access to a covered outdoor area and ample wood store. Upstairs from the main sitting room there are two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom, a further upper floor bedroom with plumbed space for an ensuite, plus potential above this level for an additional room also with an ensuite. An open, light-filled space (old Gallery) accessed via a separate winding staircase works well as home office space or another bedroom. Attached to the Chapel with internal access through is the older 18th century Schoolroom, now a self-contained living space with its own external entrance. It includes an open-plan living area with a wood-burning stove, temporary kitchen, spiral staircase to a mezzanine bedroom and bathroom, plus access down to a cellar.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the 'Reservation Period'). Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

Outside

The property benefits from a driveway and off-road parking to the front. The rear garden provides an oasis which is mainly finished throughout with lovely Cotswold stone, including a landscaped courtyard, patio area and a long Lily-pond water feature ('Rill').

Situation

The charming village of Oakridge Lynch sits between
Cirencester and Stroud. This vibrant community is made
up of five idyllic hamlets. Daily life is well-catered for with
St Bartholomew's Church, Oakridge Parochial primary
school, a convenient village shop with post office, the
'Butcher's Arms' pub for socialising, a village hall for
events, an Oakridge cricket club (occ) / pavilion, playing field, tennis courts and allotments. For families, excellent educational options are close by with well respected secondary & grammar schools. A mainline railway station from Stroud or Kemble provides services to Gloucester, Cheltenham & to London (Paddington). Open countryside and the Cotswold Hills are close at hand whilst roads provide access to major local centres and Junction 13 of the M5, for those needing access to Bristol, the South West, the Midlands
and Cardiff.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-60680

Additional Information

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional. If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.