Aisle take it! Three-room flat in converted chapel in Birmingham has a spiritual living room where the altar once stood
- A three-room flat forming part of a chapel in Birmingham is for sale for £399,995
- The monumental chapel was built in 1882 and was converted into apartments in 2020
- The apartment for sale has large arched windows and original brick walls
A three-bedroom apartment that’s part of an imposing Grade II listed chapel in Birmingham is up for grabs for just £400,000.
The chapel was built in 1882 and was converted into five apartments during the 2020 pandemic.
The apartment that is now for sale has a large living space, which used to be the chapel altar.
The space retains imposing exposed brickwork, large arched windows and a partial beamed ceiling.
A three-bedroom apartment forming part of this Chapel in Birmingham is listed for sale for £399,995
The apartment for sale has an impressive living space, which used to be the chapel altar
For those wanting a closer look at the sky above, there is a mezzanine landing with a direct view of the ceiling overlooking the main living room.
The master bedroom also has two arched windows and exposed brick hallways, as well as an en-suite shower room with a waterfall shower.
Outside there is a private garden and off road parking for two vehicles – allocated to the flat.
The Grade II listed chapel was built in 1882 and was converted into apartments during the 2020 pandemic
The living room of the flat has original brick walls and impressive arched windows
The living room also has a partly beamed ceiling, from which hangs a medieval-style chandelier
From the mezzanine floor, the beamed ceiling in the living area can be viewed up close
The flat has three bedrooms, including this one with two large arched windows and exposed brick walls
The property on the Great Park Estate is called ‘The Chapel’ and has a price tag of £399,995.
The estate agent handling the sale is Robert Oulsnam & Co, who described the flat as ‘most unusual’.
The flat is a shareholding, which means there are service charges and leasehold fees to take into account. However, the broker has not provided details about either in the property’s advertising literature.
The estate agent handling the sale is Robert Oulsnam & Co, who described the flat as ‘most unusual’
There is a large brick arch in the living area, which sits above a landing and atop some pillars
The living room used to house the chapel altar and now houses a small dining table and chairs
The flat is owned, although the estate agent has not provided details of the service charges or ground rent in the advertising literature for the property
The chapel is located nine miles southwest of Birmingham city centre, in Nightingale Grove in a suburb called Rednal.
The average price of a property sold in Rednal in the last 12 months is €213,411.
It compares to the average sales price of a house in Britain over the same period of £351,057, according to real estate website Zoopla.
The entrance door from the main entrance to the common area of the flats has a curved window design
The chapel is located nine miles southwest of Birmingham city centre, in Nightingale Grove in a suburb called Rednal
This double bedroom in the flat has an exposed original wall beam next to the brick wall
The modern kitchen has gray cabinets and built-in appliances, including an induction hob
Outside there is a private garden and off road parking for two vehicles – allocated to the flat