2 bed detached house for sale

The Old Chapel, Smisby LE65

A deceptive and stylishly detached two bedroom home, this exceptional residence is set in the heart of a highly sought-after village and offers impressive contemporary open-plan living within a former Wesleyan Chapel dating back to circa 1845. Perfect for downsizers, first-time buyers, those seeking an effortless “lock-up-and-go, ” or even an attractive opportunity for Airbnb or rental use, it presents a truly unique and versatile prospect.

Smisby is an idyllic and much-loved village, increasingly desirable due to the ever-growing development in nearby Ashby. As a result, the village’s peaceful charm, character properties, and strong sense of community make it one of the area’s most sought-after places to live. Positioned on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, it offers the best of both worlds: The tranquillity of rural village life paired with the convenience of nearby amenities and excellent commuter routes, including quick access to the M42.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Smisby is a charming rural village in South Derbyshire, close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch and the Derbyshire–Leicestershire border. Famed for its mix of attractive period homes and peaceful village atmosphere, it offers the ideal balance of countryside living and everyday convenience. The surrounding area is well known for its beautiful countryside walks, with scenic footpaths leading directly from the village and offering far-reaching views across open fields and rolling farmland. A well-kept local park is also close by, providing green space ideal for families, dog walking or simply enjoying the outdoors.

Within the village you’ll find a popular children’s day nursery, an ancient parish church, and the highly regarded Smisby Arms-an inviting pub known for great food and real ale. Commuters benefit from excellent transport links, with the M42 accessible in under five minutes.

Lounge Open Plan (9.6m x 5.0m)

This impressive open-plan living space extends to over 9 metres in length, creating a wonderfully spacious lounge, dining area and kitchen. Flooded with natural light from four dual-aspect windows to the lounge. The room offers an exceptional sense of space and brightness. Blending character with contemporary living, the property showcases a wealth of charming features alongside modern upgrades, including an elegant arched window above the door and deep window sills. The lounge benefits from engineered oak flooring, underfloor heating and a recently installed log burner, adding warmth and further character. Additional features include a useful storage cupboard, a range of inset spotlights and feature lighting to provide flexible mood lighting, and seamless flow into the dining space and fitted kitchen with breakfast bar. Double-glazed windows throughout.

Kitchen Diner

Incorporated within the impressive 9-metre open-plan living space is a fully fitted modern kitchen, designed to sit at the heart of the home and centred around a sociable breakfast bar. The focal point of the kitchen is a freestanding stainless steel electric range-style cooker with matching hob, complemented by a stainless steel chimney extractor above. The contemporary slab-fronted units are thoughtfully arranged with a combination of deep drawers and full-height cupboards, providing excellent storage. These are finished with solid wood worktops, which continue through to the breakfast bar for a cohesive and stylish look. Additional features include classic subway-style tiled splash-backs, chrome fixtures and fittings, inset spotlights, and a sink with drainer.

Inner Hallway

Leading from the kitchen is an inner hallway providing access to the utility room, ground floor WC and stairs rising to the first floor. Finished with a tiled floor and enhanced by a large window, this area enjoys an abundance of natural light, creating a bright, modern and practical connecting space within the home.

Utility (1.8m x 1.7m)

The utility room is a well-equipped and thoughtfully designed space, offering excellent practicality and leading directly to the rear door. Versatile in use, it provides an ideal boot room or a convenient area to remove muddy footwear after a countryside walk. The room is fitted with a laminate worktop and modern gloss slab-fronted base cupboards, with space and plumbing for an undercounter washing machine. The worktop above is currently utilised for a tumble dryer, making this a highly functional and adaptable addition to the home.

Cloakroom (2.3m x 1.0m)

The WC features stylish wall panelling and a tiled floor, complemented by a low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Patterned tiled splashbacks add character, while an extractor fan and inset contemporary spotlights complete this well-presented and practical cloakroom.

Landing

The landing is finished in a modern white-washed style and features a timber balustrade and handrail, creating a light and airy feel. Inset spotlights and a recently installed carpet enhance the contemporary finish. From the landing, there is access to two generous double bedrooms, a luxury bathroom, and a boiler room which also serves as a useful walk-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom One (5.1m x 3.5m)

An impressively sized double bedroom finished with a cream fitted carpet and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The room benefits from two Velux windows providing good natural light, along with inset spotlights for practical lighting.

Bedroom Two (5.1m x 2.6m)

Bedroom two is also a well-proportioned double room, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The room benefits from Velux windows providing natural light, along with inset spotlights.

Bathroom

The luxurious bathroom features a striking freestanding double-ended bath with a modern chrome mixer tap as the centerpiece. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams add character and elegance, while feature wall lights create warmth and depth. A glazed shower enclosure houses a chrome thermostatic shower, complemented by a floating wash hand basin with chrome taps and a heated towel radiator. The room is fully tiled throughout, reflecting a thoughtfully designed and stylishly finished space.

Garden

The property benefits from a private courtyard, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. Enclosed by a charming rustic wall and laid with low-maintenance synthetic turf, the space offers minimal upkeep. Beyond the courtyard, the field and lane to the rear present a unique opportunity for the discerning gardener to enjoy an allotment with the Smisby Allotment Society. The village is further enhanced by fantastic countryside walks and a park located just behind the property, offering an appealing blend of outdoor leisure and rural charm.

Disclaimer

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (aml) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.