Village Square, Woolwich, London, SE18

Architecture & History
Converted out of the grade 2 listed former St Michael & All Angels chapel is one of the best preserved and much-loved church conversions seen in South East London.

Seamlessly amalgamating dramatic gothic revival period architecture with contemporary living, the chapel house stands out as an ecclesiastical gem, with soaring ceiling heights, epic proportions and exquisitely maintained original infrastructure.

Passing through beautiful wide oak doors, there is a triple height ceiling cladded with genuine oak rafters and dappled light thrown down from high colourful stained-glass windows. Complete lateral living is provided across the entire ground floor finished in Carrara marble floors.

The kitchen is set back discretely into the middle of the space, which blends seamlessly into the fabric of the home. An integrated kitchen complete with quality fixtures and fittings is orientated along one wall towards the rear of the room. A separate bathroom and utility room are built behind here below the stairs.

Spread out over a mezzanine level, two equally sized bedrooms make great use of the ceiling heights, providing ample scope to orientate the space.

A family bathroom and additional shower room, adjacent to both bedrooms, are beautifully finished and include a roll-top bath, pedestal sinks and a Crittall-style shower.

The royal military academy was established in 1741 to train military officers, leaders and engineers, it was built when the entire area was countryside far out of the city, now it’s within 21 acres of secure gated grounds. The entire development is grade II listed and a conservation area, meaning it has been meticulously converted with all original exterior intact and maintained.

Owners benefit from a wonderful lifestyle of amenities, including a dedicated on-site concierge service, 24-hour security, a fitness trail, and one of the oldest continuously used cricket pitches in England. Parking is available to rent on-site.

Local Area & Transport
Beyond ‘The Academy’, the surrounding urban area has a superb equal amount of expansive greenery with an accessible high street and services. Woolwich Common sits directly around the development providing an idyllic setting for a countryside escape.
Woolwich town centre is a 13-minute bus ride or 5-minute drive away and has an array of independent cafes, artisan bakeries, alongside major supermarkets and essential services. Blackheath Village and Charlton are all a short journey away with bustling high streets.

Frequent bus services stop right outside the development providing a swift 10-minute journey to Woolwich Arsenal Station connecting with Elizabeth line services linking via Canary Wharf in under 8 minutes and Liverpool Street within 14 minutes. Interchanges to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) are convenient for direct routes into Bank and London City Airport alongside Southeastern National Rail lines running straight into London Bridge and Cannon Street.

Material Information 

• Property construction: Traditional Brick with stone dressings and slate roof
• Heating type: Gas central Heating
• Utilities: gas, electricity, water & Sewerage
• Gas & Electricity Supply: Independently supplied by British Gas
• Water supply & Sewerage: Mains connected via Thames Water
• Broadband: The surrounding Woolwich Common area has gigabit-capable/ultrafast broadband availability.
• Mobile signal/coverage: Likely external cover on all major networks with internal reception potentially variable. Source: Ofcom
• Restrictions: Grade II Listed – listing no 1390520. Building also located within Woolwich Common Conservation Area.
• Rights and easements: Communal entrance, hallways and lifts.
• Flood risk: Very low risk of any type of flooding. Source: uk
• Planning permission: Historic planning for building. Source: uk
• Accessibility/adaptations: Not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Coalfield or mining area: No. Source: The Coal Authority
• Flight path: Yes – London City Airport flightpath/aircraft-noise influence.

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Leasehold, Length of lease (remaining): 995 years 3 months, Known building safety issues or planned/required works: None known upon time of listing Planning permissions: Historic planning for building Mobile signal information: Likely external cover on all major networks with internal reception potentially variable