3 bedroom detached house for sale

A simply unique and utterly quintessential three bedroom home exuding character and excellence, originally built in the 1800s as a Chapel, but since converted into a fabulous one-of-a-kind residential property in Chapel Lane of Gentleshaw, with the rare added benefit of coming with no upward chain. 

Location-wise, Gentleshaw is known for its rural, picturesque nature and practical position, offering very easy access to various surrounding areas including Lichfield, Rugeley and Cannock, whilst being just a very short drive from the breathtaking Cannock Chase, home to a true abundance of walks and trails for any keen ramblers. 

Chapel Lodge is set across two floors, with the ground floor consisting of a superb dual aspect living space, featuring a magnificent log burner with substantial exposed brick surround, arched windows to both the front and rear, and a cast iron spiral staircase leading up, whilst also to the ground floor is the hugely impressive traditional style kitchen with AGA oven, a utility room, two good size bedrooms and a Victorian-style shower room. The first floor is home to both the Master bedroom, again with an arched window and ample eaves storage space, and the wonderfully tasteful main bathroom with free-standing cast iron bathtub; each of these rooms being accessed via the mezzanine-style galleried first floor landing that overlooks the aforementioned ground floor living space. A spacious driveway and well maintained mature gardens make up the property's exterior and are coupled with fabulous views all around. 

Boasting an extensive range of character features, from timber beams to fantastic high ceilings, and consistently generous room sizes throughout, as well a very charming plot and an outlook over directly neighbouring fields, it's safe to say that this property ticks a significant number of boxes and will be incredibly difficult not to fall in love with once viewed in the flesh. We must advise booking in a viewing at your earliest convenience, as photos will never do a property such as this true justice. 

Entrance Hall - 1.55m x 1.78m (5'1" x 5'10")

A large solid oak door with cast iron peep hole opens to the entrance hall, fitted with a Victorian style radiator, front facing double glazed window, large integrated storage cupboard and quarry red tiled whilst also housing a loft access hatch. 

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.76m x 4.49m (12'4" x 14'8")

A very spacious and traditional style Martin Moore bespoke breakfast kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of matching base cabinets and wall units whilst a Belfast style ceramic sink is set into the teak drainer. There is a range of integrated Neff appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, whilst there is also an AGA feature oven, with the room being fitted with recessed ceiling spotlights, an exposed timber beam, two side facing and one rear facing double glazed windows and a stable style door leading through to the utility room. The quarry red tiled flooring continues through from the entrance hall. 

Utility Room - 3.57m x 1.78m (11'8" x 5'10")

A good size utility room is fitted with a range of side and rear facing double glazed windows as well as a side facing double glazed door leading outside. There is also a quarry red tiled floor as well as space and plumbing for further appliances, such as a washing machine/tumble dryer. The utility room also houses the Worcester-Bosch central heating boiler, recently installed with a five year labour and parts warranty in effect. 

Living Room - 4.63m x 7.52m (15'2" x 24'8")

A simply spectacular and very large lounge enjoys a dual aspect courtesy of the front and rear facing very large double glazed arched windows, one of which with integrated door leading out to the garden. The room is also fitted with two contemporary Victorian style radiators, high vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, an oak flooring and a magnificent log burning stove (last serviced in May 2024) that sits within a particularly impressive exposed brick recess with tiled hearth beneath. A feature cast iron staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation.

Inner Hall

The inner hall leads off from the lounge and is fitted with a contemporary Victorian style radiator. 

Bedroom Two - 2.97m x 3.12m (9'8" x 10'2")

A second good size double bedroom benefits from a high vaulted ceiling and is fitted with both a contemporary Victorian style radiator and a rear facing double glazed window looking out to neighbouring fields. The room also houses a loft access hatch. 

Bedroom Three - 3.03m x 2.72m (9'11" x 8'11")

A third double bedroom is fitted with an exposed timber beam, contemporary Victorian style radiator and a front facing double glazed window. 

Shower Room - 1.56m x 1.68m (5'1" x 5'6")

A tasteful ground floor shower room is fitted with a predominantly white Victorian style suite, including a high level flush WC, pedestal wash-hand basin and a shower enclosure with rainfall style shower. There is also a contemporary Victorian style radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, a tiled flooring and predominantly tiled walls. 

Master Bedroom - 3.74m x 2.83m (12'3" x 9'3")

A spacious Master bedroom is fitted with a contemporary Victorian style radiator, side facing double glazed arched window, four eaves storage cupboards, recessed ceiling spotlights and the oak flooring continuing through from the galleried landing. 

Galleried Landing

A feature cast iron spiral staircase leads up to a marvellous galleried mezzanine style first floor landing, fitted with recessed ceiling spotlights and an oak flooring. 

Bathroom - 3.08m x 2.83m (10'1" x 9'3")

Another hugely impressive part of the time, this tasteful Victorian style bathroom features a mid level flush WC, pedestal wash-hand basin and a stunning freestanding roll top cast iron bath with mixer tap and showerhead attachment. There is also a contemporary Victorian style radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, two eaves storage cupboards, a side facing double glazed arched window and the oak flooring continuing through from the galleried landing. 

Services

The property has a septic tank and we understand there to be no gas in the village with the property using oil central heating. There is also a  soakaway installed on the property. 

Agents Note

Please note that there are three graves within the grounds of the property, which cannot be removed. We understand these graves to date back to the 1800's.