An exciting opportunity to acquire a stunning former Methodist chapel in a charming, rural, Dorset village, suitable for a change of use subject to necessary consents.

Constructed in 1863 of red brick and under a slate tile roof, the now redundant Methodist Chapel was later extended to provide a school room to the rear in the late 19th Century and is situated in the heart of the Dorset village of Hazelbury Bryan. Subject to any and all planning permissions the property could be converted to provide a variety of different uses. Currently the layout is predominantly over a single level in both the principal rooms, the main hall and school room which both benefit from double height windows and a vaulted ceiling. The main hall has double wooden doors to the front while the school room has an external door leading to the lane. A kitchen, rear lobby and cloakroom are located to the rear under two upstairs rooms.

SITUATION
The Chapel is located in the heart of Hazelbury Bryan and the village offers a range of facilities including church, traditional country pub, primary school and post office store, whilst the nearby market town Sturminster Newton is located on the banks of the River Stour in the beautiful Blackmore Vale. Sturminster offers amenities including a range of artisan and independent shops, a Primary and a Secondary School, Church, Health Centre, Dentists and a Leisure Centre. Built on the site of the old cattle market, The Exchange is an award winning multi-purpose building offering a community/arts centre. The 17th Century water Mill was brought back to life during ‘lockdown’ to mill flour. Additional nearby towns of Blandford (9 miles), Sherborne (12 miles), provide a further range of shops and the South Coast (27 miles) is approximately ½ hour by car. Gillingham and Sherborne offer a mainline railway station. With services to London Waterloo and the West Country and the A30 and the A303 provide good road communications.

OUTSIDE
Approached via the lane, a small apron leads to driveway area with parking available for several vehicles. The plot totals to approximately 0.4 acres the majority of which is to the rear and is predominantly laid to lawn and is bordered with thick hedging and high fences.

RIGHTS OF WAY
The neighbouring property ‘Rose Cottage’ benefits from a vehicular right of way over a track central track through the plot. Additionally, an allotment to the rear also benefits from a vehicular right of way access.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be sold by Informal Tender. Bids are to be received by Woolley & Wallis no later than 12.00pm on Thursday 30th November 2023.

COUNCIL TAX
Dorset Council Tax: N/A
EPC: N/A (Place of Worship)

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.

DIRECTIONS
From Sturminster Newton follow the bridge over the River Stour turning right on to the A357 before shortly after turning left to Hazelbury Bryan. Once in the village turn left past The Antelope public house and the Methodist Chapel can be found after 100m on the right.