Bethlehem Chapel, Bradwell, S33

Swap the city for the hills without taking on a demanding country garden. Bethlehem Chapel is a beautifully converted detached chapel in the heart of the Peak District National Park, with far-reaching valley views from its windows, more than 5,000 sq ft of exceptional space, and no onward chain.
The ground floor centres on a vast open-plan living, dining and kitchen space made for entertaining. Bespoke units surround a large island with sink and boiling water tap, with a gas Aga and space for a range cooker. Original stained glass windows bring the chapel’s history into everyday life, and a feature spiral staircase rises to the floor above. Beyond the kitchen, a snug with exposed brickwork is a quieter place to sit and take in the views.
The lower ground floor suits country living. There is a wet room for muddy boots and dogs after a long walk, a utility with industrial sink and laundry plumbing, and a large cellar for storage.
On the first floor, the master suite sits beneath a striking dome, with built-in wardrobes and an open-plan en-suite with double basins and twin showers. Two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete this floor.
On the second floor, three more bedrooms sit under beautiful exposed trusses with solid oak floors. Together they could form a self-contained top-floor suite with its own lounge or study. That makes the chapel ideally suited to multi-generational living, with everyone enjoying their own space while the open-plan kitchen below brings everyone together.
Modern comforts are built in throughout. There is underfloor heating to the ground and second floors, gas central heating, three large hot water tanks, 3-phase electricity for rapid EV charging, Sonos wiring, CCTV, a security alarm and hard-wired smoke alarms.
Outside, the private garden was designed by a local expert to look after itself. A bespoke pond, a fountain and a gas fire pit make it a place for summer evenings.

Bradwell has a warm, close community and everything you need on foot: three pubs, a post office, a grocery store, a bakery and a café on the green. Stunning walks start from the front door in every direction, and the surrounding villages offer wonderful places to eat. The village has its own primary and junior school, and there is a thriving secondary school in neighbouring Hope.

Whether you want a multi-generational family home, a house built for hosting, a holiday let investment, or an easy-care bolt-hole in the hills, this is a rare chance to own a piece of Peak District history.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C

Holiday let potential

The same qualities that make Bethlehem Chapel a wonderful home also make it an outstanding holiday let. A unique chapel conversion that sleeps large groups, with a sociable open-plan kitchen, four bathrooms, EV charging and walks from the door, is rare in the Peak District and in strong demand from families and groups of friends. A professional appraisal indicates potential net income of around £87,000 a year, and details are available on request. The property could also be let for part of the year and enjoyed as a second home the rest of the time.