Old Chapel
Maulds Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria
Guide Price
£315,000
For Sale
"A characterful former chapel offering an inviting country retreat in an exceptional Yorkshire Dales village setting"
The Property
Set at the centre of Maulds Meaburn, with the village green and River Lyvennet forming part of its immediate surroundings, Old Chapel is a distinctive conversion whose setting is every bit as compelling as the building itself. The stone-built former chapel retains an unmistakable sense of its origins, while its compact two-bedroom arrangement and easily managed outside space make it particularly appealing as either a permanent home or country retreat.
The pointed entrance and tall chapel windows immediately establish the character of the building, opening into an interior where the original volume has been used to particularly good effect. The principal living room rises through two storeys, with exposed timberwork and open galleries creating an impressive sense of height. Parquet flooring adds warmth at ground level, while a wood-burning stove provides a natural focus to the sitting area. Decorative glazing and retained ecclesiastical detailing provide further reminders of the building’s former life.
Rather than dividing the original chapel into a series of conventional rooms, the conversion has preserved much of its openness. Timber staircases rise independently from either side of the living space, while the galleries above remain visually connected to the room below. The result is an interior that feels considerably more individual than its modest footprint might suggest.
Alongside, the kitchen/dining room has a relaxed country character, with timber cabinetry, wooden flooring and a Belfast sink. An AGA sits within a substantial recessed surround and anchors the room, while there is comfortable space for a dining table. A combined utility room and WC completes the ground-floor accommodation.
The two staircases lead separately to the first-floor bedrooms, giving each a pleasing degree of independence. Both are generous double rooms, with the roofline and exposed timber details lending further character, while rooflights bring additional natural light into the upper floor. Each bedroom has its own bathroom facilities, one incorporating a traditional roll-top bath and period-style fittings. This balanced arrangement works particularly well for visiting family and friends, adding to the property’s credentials as an easy country escape.
Externally
Old Chapel occupies an appealing position within the village, its stone elevations, slate roof, red sandstone detailing and pointed entrance retaining the architectural identity of the original building. A small enclosed seating area to the front provides space for a table and chairs from which to enjoy the immediate surroundings, while parking is conveniently positioned alongside.
Key features
Description
Local Information
Maulds Meaburn is a particularly special Cumbrian village within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, set in the Lyvennet Valley and notable for the remarkable survival of its historic settlement pattern. Traditional houses and former farmsteads line an expansive village green, with the River Lyvennet winding through its centre and an attractive stone bridge adding to the setting. The village has medieval origins, with surviving earthworks, elements of its former open-field system and parts of the settlement protected as a Scheduled Monument.
The surrounding Westmorland Dales offer exceptional walking and cycling country, with routes extending directly through the Lyvennet Valley and into a landscape of limestone uplands, open fell and neighbouring villages. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority highlights Maulds Meaburn for its medieval roots, picturesque green and riverside walking.
The village retains an active community centred around Maulds Meaburn Village Institute, while nearby Crosby Ravensworth provides further village amenities. Appleby-in-Westmorland offers a broader range of everyday services, independent shops, cafés and schooling, together with a railway station on the Settle to Carlisle line. Penrith provides more extensive shopping, leisure and schooling, as well as West Coast Main Line rail services and convenient access to the M6.
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule | Open Plan Living Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | Utility/WC
First Floor
Two Double Bedrooms | Two En-Suite Bathrooms
Approximate Mileages
Appleby-in-Westmorland 6 miles | Penrith 14 miles | Kendal 25 miles | Carlisle 32 miles
M6 Junction 40 14 miles | Appleby Railway Station 6 miles | Penrith Railway Station 14 miles
Services
Mains water, Mains drainage, Mains electric. Electric heating.
Parking for 2 cars adjacent to the property is leased from the parish council at a peppercorn rent of £100.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band D
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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Location
Maulds Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria
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