Lamerton, Tavistock, PL19

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER – Sealed bids are invited and must be received by 12 noon on Friday 4th December 2026.

A truly fascinating former chapel, dating back to circa 1870, offering an abundance of history, character and potential, set within generous gardens alongside the River Lumburn on the outskirts of the popular village of Lamerton.

Originally constructed as a working chapel approximately 160 years ago, this remarkable building was converted into residential accommodation during the mid-1900s and now presents a rare opportunity to acquire a wonderfully individual home, steeped in history. Retaining some lovely reminders of its former use, the property offers substantial and versatile accommodation arranged over two levels, with enormous scope for renovation, improvement and further enhancement.

The property enjoys a delightful position alongside the River Lumburn, with generous gardens extending to approximately a quarter of an acre. It is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking for a couple of vehicles, with potential to extend this further if required. An impressive, heavy timber entrance door, complete with a traditional door knocker, opens into the entrance porch, immediately offering a sense of the building’s history and character.

From here, a couple of steps lead up into the principal living accommodation, where a particularly spacious lounge and dining room forms the heart of the home. This impressive room offers excellent proportions, with ample space for both comfortable seating and a substantial dining table. Multiple windows allow plenty of natural light to enter, including a magnificent chapel-style window extending towards the height of the ceiling, providing a striking reminder of the building’s original purpose. Decorative timber beams add further character to the room, although these are believed to have been introduced during the 1960s or 1970s rather than forming part of the original structure. Interestingly, concealed above the existing ceiling is the chapel’s original vaulted roof structure, presenting an exciting opportunity to potentially open up the ceiling and reinstate the impressive height and proportions of the original building, subject to any necessary consents and structural considerations. This could create a truly spectacular living space, celebrating the property’s architectural heritage and making the most of its unique origins.

Also situated on this level is the kitchen, which enjoys pleasant views overlooking the rear gardens, together with a separate WC featuring another attractive chapel-style window. A further bedroom provides flexibility for a variety of uses, whether as guest accommodation, a study or an additional reception room.

The property benefits from an interesting reverse-level arrangement, with stairs descending from the hallway to the lower ground floor, where the majority of the bedroom accommodation is situated. Here, there are three generously proportioned double bedrooms, two of which enjoy views across the gardens and a garden room benefiting from patio doors opening directly outside. The fourth bedroom overlooks the side of the property. Completing this level is a particularly spacious family bathroom, which also incorporates a useful utility area.

Outside, the gardens are another wonderful feature of this unique property, extending to approximately a quarter of an acre and enjoying a beautiful position alongside the River Lumburn. Predominantly laid to lawn, the grounds are complemented by an abundance of established shrubs, plants and mature planting, creating an attractive and peaceful setting with the river providing a particularly charming backdrop. There is considerable scope to further enhance the gardens, whether through the introduction of additional seating and entertaining areas, the creation of a productive vegetable garden, an orchard or the installation of a greenhouse. Interestingly, the property’s ownership also extends to a strip of land beyond the riverbed, adding another unusual feature to this already fascinating offering.

Whilst the property now requires renovation and modernisation throughout, it offers an exceptional opportunity for someone with imagination and vision to create a truly remarkable home. The combination of its chapel origins, distinctive architectural features, generous accommodation and beautiful riverside setting makes this a property quite unlike many others on the market. There is tremendous potential to celebrate and enhance the building’s history whilst introducing the comforts of modern living, creating a home that is both individual and full of character.

For those seeking a rewarding renovation project, a property with genuine history or simply something a little out of the ordinary, this former chapel presents a rare and exciting opportunity.

Services: Mains water, electricity & drainage, Oil fired central heating

Outgoings: Council tax band E

Viewings: By appointment only with Mansbridge Balment.

Directions: What three words: august.ghosts.portable

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