Check these four former chapels which are all going to auction - from converted homes to rural halls.

The chapels, which will all be at auction within the next eight weeks, span from Headon Cross to Holsworthy.

The properties offer rare opportunities to own, update and live in historic buildings, dating back as far as the 1800s and each having a guide price lower than £200,000. 

The Old Chapel, Bush - £135,000 

auction chapels
The chapel has been converted into a family home. (Webbers Property Services )

This detached chapel dates back to 1869 and was originally a Bible Christian chapel. 

The chapel has been converted into a private home, comprising three storeys and requiring some modernisation throughout. 

auction chapels
Inside the converted chapel. (Webbers Property Services )

On the ground floor is the main reception room, while upstairs is a kitchen, four bedrooms and a WC. 

There is also a lower ground floor with bathroom facilities and a hobby room, while a roof terrace offers valley views. 

The property is being sold by Webbers Property Services at public auction at 2pm on 7th December 2023 at the Falcon Hotel. 

Eden Chapel, Headon Cross - £140,000 

auction chapel
The chapel sits in the countryside. (Kivells)

Eden Chapel comes alongside an adjoining Sunday school and a detached former coach house. 

The property is surrounded by a graveyard, not included in the sale, and sits in a rural location. 

The chapel is currently empty and is described as having “huge potential”, with a positive pre-application response from the planning authority. 

auction chapels
Inside the main chapel hall. (Kivells )

Rooms in the property currently comprise the main chapel hall, a function room, a kitchen and two WCs. 

The property is being sold by Kivells at public auction at 7pm on 18th October 2023 at the Strawberry Fields. 

Launcells Methodist Chapel, Launcells - £155,000 

auction chapels
The chapel is in the Launcell parish. (Webbers Property Services )

This chapel in the hamlet of Launcells is being sold to convert, subject to the necessary consents. 

The property is still fully fitted for ecclesiastical purposes, with the pews and pulpit, but the neighbouring graveyard will not be included in the sale. 

auction chapels
Inside the chapel. (Webbers Property Services )

Inside, there is a large chapel room with a lobby, a WC, a kitchen, and a sunday school room. 

As well as this, there is a garden with “lovely” views to the west, with the chapel being close to Bude and its beaches. 

The property is being sold by Webbers Property Services at public auction at 2pm on 7th December 2023 at the Falcon Hotel. 

Holsworthy Beacon Chapel, Holsworthy - £165,000

auction chapels
The chapel comes with an adjoining brick building. (Webbers Property Services )

This detached chapel is ready to convert subject to permissions, and comes with an adjacent brick building. 

The chapel includes a sizable chapel room, a front porch, a meeting room, a storage area and a WC. 

The adjacent building has previously been used for meetings, and has the potential to become offices, a studio or a garage subject to consent. 

auction chapels
Inside the chapel. (Webbers Property Services )

There is also a garden backing onto open fields with distant views of Dartmoor. 

The property is being sold by Webbers Property Services at public auction at 2pm on 7th December 2023 at the Falcon Hotel.