Zeal Monachorum, Crediton (ref: 546bfce1-f...)

This Congregational Chapel built in 1857 was sympathetically converted in 2020 and retains many original features.  It’s nestled amongst old thatch cottages and is quietly tucked away at the edge of this typical mid Devon village full of character and charm set amongst rolling hills and open fields. The details and finishes that have gone into this property really set it apart from most conversions to create a very special home.

The original chapel doors lead you into a large open plan living space with plenty of room for a large dining table and sitting area.  The kitchen is open and flooded with light from the large chapel window, there’s an American style fridge, an array of units (created using the original chapel pews), range cooker with 6 ring induction hob and dishwasher.  The double Belfast style sink and solid wood worktops all add to this original space.  The utility area found behind the kitchen has a washer and dryer and this room hosts the electric boiler and shelving storage space.  The bathroom on this level has a Victorian roll top bath with clawed feet and a white suite toilet, character sink with vanity unit and decorative tiled floor.  From the bathroom there is the 3rd bedroom which is a double and has plenty of light through a velux style window and a large picture window to the side.  There are a few steps down from the hall into the 2nd bedroom which is a large double with a fitted wardrobe, this room could equally be utilised as a 2nd lounge and has an amazing pitched roof window with a bi-fold door running the full width of the room.  From this room the walled terrace can be accessed.  There is also an extra door from here leading outdoors to the side path.

The mezzanine floor can be accessed via a spiral staircase leading to a further double bedroom, this master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and double sink and its main feature is a large circular leaded window looking down over the open plan living space.

Outside the property can be access via a gateway tucked between two cottages, the path leads down to the chapel at the end.  The sun terrace has lovely views over the countryside and is a wonderful place to relax and listen to the birdsong.  There is an outdoor passageway to one side with storage for wood and the lower side has another wider gated passageway which is useful for bike or refuse storage with a covered open sided shed at the end.

The current owners run the property as a successful Airbnb, all furniture and fittings are available and can be purchased by separate negotiation if required.

Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: TBC (Currently business rates for the Airbnb)

Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband

Broadband within this postcode: Superfast Enabled

Drainage: Mains drainage

Heating: Electric & Solar central heating, woodburning stove

Listed: No

Tenure: Freehold

Zeal Monachorum is situated 8 miles northwest of Crediton, hidden within vast and tumultuous farmlands. Its name is of Latin origin ‘Cella Monachorum’– meaning ‘Cell of the Monks’. Like many Devon villages Zeal is home to a number of period properties, and buildings that have a strict conservation status – preserving the traditional beauty expected from rural settlements. Its church is old (understatement) (1235, late Saxon) and in its yard is a yew tree rumoured to have experienced a 1000 birthdays or more (not that anyone celebrates). The village is also known for having the most family friendly inn around, ‘The Waie Inn’ – offering great food & drink, both outdoor and indoor children’s play areas, a heated swimming pool, skittle alley, large function rooms (for weddings, parties etc), an astro turf pitch, squash courts, fishing lake and B&B rooms

DIRECTIONS : From Crediton take the A377 in a westerly direction. At Copplestone, take the A3072 signposted to Okehampton, upon reaching the village of Bow, take a right turn down Water Lane.  When you reach the Village of Zeal Monachorum, go up through to the point where the Church is in front of you and take a left turn.  The Hidden Chapel gate is marked and between the blue house and Honeysuckle Cottage, park along on the right.

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