Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24

Property Description

A truly unique opportunity to acquire this charming church dwelling, which is currently being used as an arts and crafts gallery. The church has lapsed planning permission where it was granted (April 2014) to convert the property for residential use and add a further bedroom. Steeped in history, St Martins Church dates back to 1654, though due to reports of a fire, the building you see today was mostly re-established around 1832. This property could be simply stunning with the right vision and conversion.

With vaulted arches and cathedral style windows, the unique features of church architecture make for an awe-inspiring and majestic space. 
If put in the hands of a clever homeowner, the church could be converted into an incredible, modern home.

At 2.640 sq. ft. the property comprises of a large stretch of open space, decorated with light through large windows, which in turn provide lake views. There is also a kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and a bedroom situated on the mezzanine landing, where there is a spiral staircase to the second floor.

A feature organ was given to the church in 1832, the 16th century font and a monument to the Yorkshire dignitary Sir John Constable.

Sitting close to the New Forest National Park, the village of Ibsley lies just to the east of the River Avon. There is a farm shop and pub in Ibsley and more comprehensive shops and facilities can be found in Ringwood and Fordingbridge (both within approximately 3.5 miles). Schools in the area include Ringwood Waldorf, Moyles Court and the Cherry Tree Montessori nursery.

Externally, the garden wraps around the building and has gated off road parking.

There is mains electric, gas, water and private drainage at the property.

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