Light‑filled chapel conversion with annexe and wildflower meadow in sought-after Earl Soham.
Converted 19th‑century chapel with dramatic exposed oak trusses
Five double bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms
Open‑plan first‑floor living with terrace and meadow views
Separate annexe (former Sunday school) used as gym/studio
Large garden, wildflower meadow and formal perennial planting
Off‑street parking for around two cars by the annexe
Oil‑fired heating; timber frame assumed uninsulated — upgrade likely
Council Tax band G; rural broadband and mobile are average
Set within the peaceful hamlet of Earl Soham, this converted 19th‑century chapel offers a rare blend of period character and considered contemporary design. The vaulted, light-filled first-floor living space is framed by exposed oak trusses and a dramatic helical stair, creating an impressive family entertaining heart with terrace views over water meadows.
The house provides five double bedrooms (two en suite), a generous kitchen with dual islands and marble surfaces, a separate sitting room with garden access, utility space and plentiful built-in storage. Landscaped grounds include extensive lawn, Piet Oudolf‑inspired perennial beds and a large wildflower meadow that opens to a purpose-built former Sunday school annexe currently used as a gym/studio.
Practical notes: the property is oil‑fired with a boiler and radiators; the building is timber‑framed and assumed to have no original insulation, so further thermal upgrades may be required to improve efficiency. Council Tax is band G and parking is limited to off‑street spaces with room for around two cars by the annexe. Broadband and mobile signals are average in this rural setting.
This home will suit buyers seeking a distinctive countryside family house with flexible ancillary space and strong design provenance. It rewards those prepared to invest in energy improvements and ongoing maintenance to fully realise comfort and running‑cost savings.