The Old Methodist Chapel, High Street, Eggington, LU7

This property could be the answer to a house-hunter’s prayers, offering a unique home with beautifully restored and retained original elements including vaulted ceilings, arched styled windows and a stunning double-sided fireplace complete with a wood burning stove.

Built in the mid-19^th century, The Old Methodist Chapel was a place of worship until the 1980s and converted to four-bedroom residential accommodation in the early 1990s. It is set back from the road with gates to both the main entrance and the driveway.

When it comes to kerb appeal there would be little to beat the imposing fascia of this house, with its inviting block paved drive and entrance leading to an impressive church-style front door. There is off road parking for two to three vehicles.

Once inside the property it expands into a large and airy space which offers a very generous living and dining area, separated by the impressive fireplace, with a well-designed and fitted kitchen to the rear with potential to extend (STPP). There are a range of storage units, an integral oven with electric hob and plenty of space for appliances meaning everything is in place for day-to-day catering and/or entertaining.

The ground floor also contains a downstairs WC and separate family bathroom with a shower cubicle and free-standing roll-top bath – plus a fourth bedroom which could also be used as a study or hobby room depending on need.

There is also access from the kitchen to the fully fenced rear garden which has two large patio areas over two levels, a lawned area and an outbuilding to the side.

The first floor, accessed by stairs from the dining area, houses three further bedrooms including a master which is on two levels and boasts a recently refurbished en-suite shower room. The second and third bedrooms are good sized with built in cupboard and storage space and also have the Romanesque style windows, adding real character.

Location

Eggington is a small and picturesque village with less than 300 residents – with its claim to fame it was once the home of comedian and TV host, Bob Monkhouse.

The parish is close to Leighton Buzzard and less than three miles to the mainline British Rail station so good for commuting – London Euston can be reached in less than 30 minutes - or transport access in and out of the area.

The area boats a church and a village hall as well as an Indian restaurant – with good access to other areas such as Hockliffe to the east and Stanbridge to the south.

Nearby schools include Leighton Middle School and Vandyke Upper School while Leighton Buzzard being just 2.5 miles away offers easy access to other amenities such as local shops, supermarkets and social facilities.

The beauty of this area makes it highly popular with those who enjoy a peaceful yet convenient place to live.