The Old Chapel, Chapel Street
Smisby

A deceptive and stylishly detached two bedroom home, this exceptional residence is set in the heart of a highly sought-after village and offers impressive contemporary open-plan living within a former Wesleyan Chapel dating back to circa 1845. Perfect for downsizers, first-time buyers, those seeking an effortless “lock-up-and-go,” or even an attractive opportunity for Airbnb or rental use, it presents a truly unique and versatile prospect.

Smisby is an idyllic and much-loved village, increasingly desirable due to the ever-growing development in nearby Ashby. As a result, the village’s peaceful charm, character properties, and strong sense of community make it one of the area’s most sought-after places to live. Positioned on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, it offers the best of both worlds: the tranquillity of rural village life paired with the convenience of nearby amenities and excellent commuter routes, including quick access to the M42.

This impressive open-plan living space extends to over 9 metres in length, creating a wonderfully spacious lounge, dining area and kitchen. Flooded with natural light from four dual-aspect windows to the lounge. The room offers an exceptional sense of space and brightness. Blending character with contemporary living, the property showcases a wealth of charming features alongside modern upgrades, including an elegant arched window above the door and deep window sills. The lounge benefits from engineered oak flooring, underfloor heating and a recently installed log burner, adding warmth and further character. Additional features include a useful storage cupboard, a range of inset spotlights and feature lighting to provide flexible mood lighting, and seamless flow into the dining space and fitted kitchen with breakfast bar. Double-glazed windows throughout.

Incorporated within the impressive 9-metre open-plan living space is a fully fitted modern kitchen, designed to sit at the heart of the home and centred around a sociable breakfast bar. The focal point of the kitchen is a freestanding stainless steel electric range-style cooker with matching hob, complemented by a stainless steel chimney extractor above. The contemporary slab-fronted units are thoughtfully arranged with a combination of deep drawers and full-height cupboards, providing excellent storage. These are finished with solid wood worktops, which continue through to the breakfast bar for a cohesive and stylish look. Additional features include classic subway-style tiled splash-backs, chrome fixtures and fittings, inset spotlights, and a sink with drainer.

Leading from the kitchen is an inner hallway providing access to the utility room, ground floor WC and stairs rising to the first floor. Finished with a tiled floor and enhanced by a large window, this area enjoys an abundance of natural light, creating a bright, modern and practical connecting space within the home.

The utility room is a well-equipped and thoughtfully designed space, offering excellent practicality and leading directly to the rear door. Versatile in use, it provides an ideal boot room or a convenient area to remove muddy footwear after a countryside walk. The room is fitted with a laminate worktop and modern gloss slab-fronted base cupboards, with space and plumbing for an undercounter washing machine. The worktop above is currently utilised for a tumble dryer, making this a highly functional and adaptable addition to the home.

The WC features stylish wall panelling and a tiled floor, complemented by a low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Patterned tiled splashbacks add character, while an extractor fan and inset contemporary spotlights complete this well-presented and practical cloakroom.

The landing is finished in a modern white-washed style and features a timber balustrade and handrail, creating a light and airy feel. Inset spotlights and a recently installed carpet enhance the contemporary finish. From the landing, there is access to two generous double bedrooms, a luxury bathroom, and a boiler room which also serves as a useful walk-in storage cupboard.

An impressively sized double bedroom finished with a cream fitted carpet and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The room benefits from two Velux windows providing good natural light, along with inset spotlights for practical lighting.

Bedroom two is also a well-proportioned double room, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The room benefits from Velux windows providing natural light, along with inset spotlights.

The luxurious bathroom features a striking freestanding double-ended bath with a modern chrome mixer tap as the centerpiece. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams add character and elegance, while feature wall lights create warmth and depth. A glazed shower enclosure houses a chrome thermostatic shower, complemented by a floating wash hand basin with chrome taps and a heated towel radiator. The room is fully tiled throughout, reflecting a thoughtfully designed and stylishly finished space.

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.