Property description

A truly unique property with many period features, The Old Chapel is stylishly designed and immaculately presented. It occupies the Eastern end of the historic Stocken Hall which was built in the seventeenth century and lived in by members of the Cecil and Hesketh families until the Second World War; just over fifteen years ago it was entirely renovated and converted into eleven properties. Arranged over two floors, the Old Chapel is one of the most substantial properties attached to the main house, and benefits from its own private entrance. It has been created in a Victorian addition to the main Hall; built as a then fashionable Palm House it originally had a glass-roof which was later replaced but the scale of the design and stature of the windows still remains and give the converted home its quirky architectural style. Unusual features such as the hexagonal kitchen, the vaulted ceiling in the drawing room and magnificent fireplace make this a wonderfully unique home which is flooded with natural light from double height windows which have been cleverly incorporated into both floors. In the past three years the current owners have made further improvements to the property, fitting a bespoke Shower room and adding additional integrated appliances. New hardwood window frames were also recently fitted and there are solid oak doors with latch-handles throughout. The Old Chapel sits within maintained communal gardens, beyond which are open country views and, with its period features and stylish décor, it is an impressive property in a quiet, secure countryside setting.

Entrance Hall
The impressive solid-oak front door opens into an elegantEntrance Hall, built of local stone and flooded with light froma pair of tall windows. A recent extension, the room marriesperfectly with the overall look of the listed property; it has astone floor and an arched opening in local stone, leading tothe Inner Hall, plus a wall of bespoke storage cupboards.

Main Entrance Hall
The magnificent original fireplace and chimney breastdominate one wall of the Hall - a lovely reminder of thehistory of the house. The fireplace, made from local stonehas carved detailing and stretches from the hall to theupstairs landing due to its size. From here doors lead to theDrawing Room, Cloakroom and Guest Suite with stairs tothe first floor.

Drawing Room - 21‘ 7‘‘ x 19‘ 2‘‘ (6.57m x 5.84m)
A light, spacious and stunning room. The front sectionfeatures original high vaulted ceilings and five walls of doubleheight windows flood the room with natural light. Underthe Mezzanine level is the perfect location for a dining tableand the room is immaculately decorated, with oak shutterson the tall windows, cast-iron radiators and carpet. Abespoke Neville Johnson media unit in solid oak with storageeither side, sits comfortably at the front of the room. Anunder-stairs storage cupboard has a trompe-l‘oeil ‘bookcase‘opening and a solid oak door with latch handle leads to thekitchen.

Kitchen - 15‘ 1‘‘ x 14‘ 5‘‘ (4.59m x 4.39m)
A wonderfully quirky hexagonal room; the many windows flood the space with light and there are lovely views of the gardens and countryside. The unusual room has been cleverly fitted to combine the original shape with modern practicality with a bespokedesign by Nathaniel Oliver comprising a range of wall and base units, handmade in solid oak, with a black granite work surface. The Rangemaster double oven with five ring hob sits in a recess with hand painted tiling, there is a double stainless steel sinkwith mixer tap and waste disposal unit and integrated appliances include a Miele Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, Tumbledryer and a Neff fridge/freezer. Additional touches include pullout larder cupboards and a bespoke cutlery drawer.The flooring is stone by Fired Earth and there is a contemporary floor to ceiling radiator. A wide stable-door opens out to a secluded patio area - the perfect place for coffee or alfresco lunches and from which to wander out into the gardens beyond.

Cloakroom
This has stone floor and oak shutters, a vanity unit fitted with a stone sink with mixertap, and WC.

Guest Suite - 17‘ 7‘‘ x 14‘ 7‘‘ (5.36m x 4.44m)
Located on the ground floor, this lovely, spacious room is flooded with light fromwindows overlooking the gardens. The windows have plantation shutters and thereare fitted bespoke Neville Johnson wardrobes. A door leads to the newly designedENSUITE SHOWER-ROOM, which has stone flooring, a white basin, and WC, showercubicle with shower and heated towel rail.

First Floor
The carpeted stairs lead to a long landing with sloping ceiling and beige carpets. Lightcomes in on two levels; from Velux roof windows above and the top half of the fullheightwindows at floor level. The landing also features the top section of the fireplacewhich has an inscription taken from ‘Proverbs‘ carved into the stone.

Mezzanine Study - 18‘ 9‘‘ x 9‘ 5‘‘ (5.71m x 2.87m)
The study is located on the Mezzanine level overlooking the Drawing room withviews through the tall windows of the room below and of the original timbers of theroof structure. It is fitted with a range of bespoke storage units by Neville Johnsonwhich include television and media centre, display and book shelves, integrated filingdrawers, extensive cupboard space and fitted desk.

Master bedroom - 16‘ 8‘‘ x 14‘ 4‘‘ (5.08m x 4.37m)
At one end of the landing, this occupies the space above the Guest Suite and has lightfrom the top half of those windows, as well as Velux windows in the sloping eaves ofthe roof. It has been thoughtfully fitted to maximize storage space with a range ofbespoke wardrobes, cupboards and drawers and there is a covered radiator withdecorative grille.

Shower Room
Newly designed and installed in 2015, this striking room features Travertine tiles, andwhite suite comprising of double shower and a basin within a fitted storage unit andWC. There is a heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

Bedroom Three - 15‘ 0‘‘ x 14‘ 5‘‘ (4.57m x 4.39m)
A charming hexagonal room located over the kitchen, which is flooded with naturallight from the top half of the many windows downstairs, plus Velux windows setamongst the original roof timbers

Property Features :

• Private Entrance
• Three Double Bedrooms
• Mezzanine Study & Drawing Room
• Hexagonal Bespoke Kitchen
• Master Bedroom & Refitted Shower Room