Converted chapel in Dereham on the market for £625,000

St Withburga’s in Dereham is believed to date back to the 19th century and is currently on the market with Fine & Country, who describe the property as “a true one-off”. It has original features including gothic windows, grand vaulted ceilings and exposed roof timbers.

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Originally serving as the chapel for the girls’ school, now Dereham Neatherd High School, St Withburga’s was kept by the school for a number of years before being converted for residential use around 2008, according to the present owners.

The property boasts several period features including gothic arched windows, exposed beams and vaulted ceilings (Image: Fine & Country) The living room is an impressive space with a grand vaulted ceiling (Image: Fine & Country) Having owned the chapel since 2020, the owners have carried out their own works on the four-bedroom detached home, including laying new carpets throughout, renovating the downstairs bathroom, repainting and wallpapering the entire property and having tiling done in both the kitchen and utility.

The spacious hallway offers a welcoming entrance to the home (Image: Fine & Country) Entering through the front porch, St Withburga’s light and airy hallway provides access to the versatile reception rooms, including a living room, kitchen/breakfast room, study/snug and another room currently used as a bedroom.

The triple-aspect living room is a real highlight, with magnificent vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and gothic arched windows, plus a cosy woodburning stove on a brick hearth.

The snug/study (Image: Fine & Country) Across the hall, the separate study/snug provides a quiet space for unwinding. Next to this is the open-plan kitchen breakfast room, which includes a fitted, high-spec kitchen with ample space for food prep and a space for a large dining table in the centre.

The adjoining utility provides a convenient place for laundry or cleaning equipment.

The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys ample space for preparing meals (Image: Fine & Country) The downstairs bathroom (Image: Fine & Country)

One of the current owners’ favourite rooms is the downstairs bathroom with its Victorian décor and metro tiling.

In addition to the downstairs bedroom, there are three further double bedrooms on the first floor, along with a well-appointed family bathroom. These are all arranged around a galleried landing and the bedrooms benefit from roof lights, plus a unique circular gable window in the master bedroom.

There are three double bedrooms on the first floor (Image: Fine & Country) The bedrooms benefit from vaulted ceilings and exposed beams (Image: Fine & Country) Outside, St Withburga’s enjoys off-road parking for several vehicles via a shingled drive to the front and a detached brick garage with storage above and a shed behind.

The garden is landscaped with flower beds and borders (Image: Fine & Country) There are multiple gravelled areas for dining and relaxing (Image: Fine & Country) The enclosed garden wraps around the chapel, enjoying sun throughout the day and a good degree of privacy. It has been landscaped with flower beds and borders filled with easy-to-maintain plants, and there are gravelled areas for seating.

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Dereham is a popular market town with a wide range of shops, restaurants, schools, attractions and leisure facilities. There are wonderful country walks within easy reach and the north Norfolk coast is approximately 25 miles away by car, while Norwich is approximately 17 miles away.

For more information, please contact Fine & Country.

PROPERTY FACTS

St Withburga’s, Dereham
Price: OIRO £625,000
Fine & Country, 01328 854190
fineandcountry.co.uk