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£675,0004 bedroom detached house for sale
Street Lane, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17
Detached house
4 beds
1 bath
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Features and description
- Guide price £675,000 £725,000
- Planning permission granted for conversion to a unique home
- Detached former Victorian chapel in the heart of Ardingly
- Over 1,770 sq ft (165.1 m²) of versatile single-storey space
- Impressive central hall (22’10” x 33’7”) with soaring ceilings
- Character features: stained glass, Gothic arch, terracotta & stone details
- Proposed layout includes mezzanine, open-plan living and kitchen/breakfast room
- Principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room
- Charming part-walled garden with French doors from kitchen
- Brick-built cycle store and allocated parking space
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FULL PLANNING CONSENT SECURED – A RARE CHANCE TO REIMAGINE THIS VICTORIAN CHAPEL AS A UNIQUE FAMILY HOME.
GUIDE PRICE £675,000 - £725,000
The Old Congregational Chapel offers over 1,770 sq ft (165.1 m²) of characterful space, with approved plans to convert the impressive single-storey building into a stunning residence. Featuring a vaulted main hall, original Gothic Revival details, and a private garden with parking, this is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind home within a thriving village in the High Weald AONB.
FULL PLANNING CONSENT SECURED – A RARE CHANCE TO REIMAGINE THIS VICTORIAN CHAPEL AS A UNIQUE FAMILY HOME.
GUIDE PRICE £675,000 - £725,000
In the very centre of Ardingly village, this striking detached former chapel offers over 1,770 sq ft (165.1 m²) of versatile space and the chance to create a truly individual home. Planning permission has already been granted for its conversion into a single residence, making it an exceptional prospect for buyers seeking something unique.
The current single-storey layout features an impressive central hall measuring 22’10” x 33’7”, complemented by several reception rooms, a kitchen, and multiple WC areas. Access is available via both the original porch entrance and a ramped rear entrance, providing ease of use throughout.
First built in 1882 on the site of an earlier church, the chapel has long been a focal point in the village. Over the years, it has been extended (notably in the early 20th century and again in the 1950s) and sympathetically updated, with more recent improvements in 2012 including insulation, new flooring, modern heating with underfloor heating to the main hall, and the restoration of stained glass windows, now double-glazed in contemporary frames.
The architecture reflects the Victorian Gothic Revival style, with a steep tiled roof, carved stone details, brick-and-timber porch with Gothic arched doorway, multicoloured brickwork, terracotta panels, and buttresses — all contributing to its dramatic presence.
Approved conversion plans allow the chapel’s character to shine while reimagining it for modern living. These include a vast open-plan living and dining space within the vaulted main hall, a mezzanine level above, a large kitchen/breakfast room with French doors to the garden, three bedrooms (including a principal suite with en suite shower and dressing room), and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a charming part-walled garden, a brick-built cycle store, and a dedicated parking space to the west.
Planning permission
Granted on 10 April 2025 by Mid Sussex District Council (ref: DM/24/2317) for the change of use and conversion of the former Congregational Church to a single dwelling with associated parking, cycle storage, bin storage, and private garden.
Location
Ardingly is a thriving village within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its strong community spirit. The village offers everyday amenities including a shop, bakery, primary school, takeaway, pubs, and the South of England Showground, which hosts a full calendar of events including the annual South of England Country Show.
GUIDE PRICE £675,000 - £725,000
The Old Congregational Chapel offers over 1,770 sq ft (165.1 m²) of characterful space, with approved plans to convert the impressive single-storey building into a stunning residence. Featuring a vaulted main hall, original Gothic Revival details, and a private garden with parking, this is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind home within a thriving village in the High Weald AONB.
FULL PLANNING CONSENT SECURED – A RARE CHANCE TO REIMAGINE THIS VICTORIAN CHAPEL AS A UNIQUE FAMILY HOME.
GUIDE PRICE £675,000 - £725,000
In the very centre of Ardingly village, this striking detached former chapel offers over 1,770 sq ft (165.1 m²) of versatile space and the chance to create a truly individual home. Planning permission has already been granted for its conversion into a single residence, making it an exceptional prospect for buyers seeking something unique.
The current single-storey layout features an impressive central hall measuring 22’10” x 33’7”, complemented by several reception rooms, a kitchen, and multiple WC areas. Access is available via both the original porch entrance and a ramped rear entrance, providing ease of use throughout.
First built in 1882 on the site of an earlier church, the chapel has long been a focal point in the village. Over the years, it has been extended (notably in the early 20th century and again in the 1950s) and sympathetically updated, with more recent improvements in 2012 including insulation, new flooring, modern heating with underfloor heating to the main hall, and the restoration of stained glass windows, now double-glazed in contemporary frames.
The architecture reflects the Victorian Gothic Revival style, with a steep tiled roof, carved stone details, brick-and-timber porch with Gothic arched doorway, multicoloured brickwork, terracotta panels, and buttresses — all contributing to its dramatic presence.
Approved conversion plans allow the chapel’s character to shine while reimagining it for modern living. These include a vast open-plan living and dining space within the vaulted main hall, a mezzanine level above, a large kitchen/breakfast room with French doors to the garden, three bedrooms (including a principal suite with en suite shower and dressing room), and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a charming part-walled garden, a brick-built cycle store, and a dedicated parking space to the west.
Planning permission
Granted on 10 April 2025 by Mid Sussex District Council (ref: DM/24/2317) for the change of use and conversion of the former Congregational Church to a single dwelling with associated parking, cycle storage, bin storage, and private garden.
Location
Ardingly is a thriving village within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its strong community spirit. The village offers everyday amenities including a shop, bakery, primary school, takeaway, pubs, and the South of England Showground, which hosts a full calendar of events including the annual South of England Country Show.
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Hunters Independent Estate Agency is committed to providing a first class property service with an environmental conscience. We are proud to be different from the rest of the pack. We believe that client satisfaction is paramount; we take a dynamic approach to marketing properties of all shapes and sizes; we provide exclusive services to help you on your way; we act with integrity at all times; and we aim to put back into the environment what we take out of it. Above it all, we provide a truly personal service. How it all began… Jon Clayson, ANAEA Principal Hunters was set up in 1999 by Jon Clayson, me. My dream was to create an estate agency unlike any other. An agency with a personal approach, designed to give clients a first class, stress free experience. I believe the business should make a minimal impact on the environment and should take positive action to renew resources. Disappointed by my own experiences with property agents, I wanted to offer a service that was set apart from the rest, and truly practiced what it preached. Our emphasis is on creating an open and honest relationship with all of our clients, without exception. I want this to be a place where each client receives a service tailored to their needs. Where individuals have names, not numbers. All these years later and Hunters is a reality: a thriving business with the same principles that we set out with. We attribute our success to word-of-mouth recommendation and this has become our favourite way to meet new clients. We are proud that a high level of personal service has been made possible by adopting the latest technologies, best agency practices, high quality staff and operating with business integrity. Our distinctly different approach has been recognised. In 2002 we were presented with the title of "Best Local Agent" which came with an invitation to join the prestigious Home Sale Network: the only selected agent in mid Sussex.. Since our inception, we have continued to evolve.