Description

For sale by Public Auction at 2.00 pm on 25th September 2025 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EN.

A single storey detached mid 19th century former chapel with an internal floor area of approximately 630 square feet (58.53 square metres) in an idyllic rural location approximately 11 miles from Oswestry.

This rendered stone and slate built single storey former Chapel occupies an idyllic rural location. The Main Chapel Room is approximately 550 sq.ft. (51.15 sq.m.) with an average ceiling height of approximately 12ft (3.65m) with a Front Porch and attached Store Building to one side approximately 82 sq.ft. (7.65 sq.m.). Included in the sale are the fixed pine pews, pulpit and “big seat”. Mains electricity is connected. There are shallow areas of land to all elevations.

Location

Capel Moriah occupies a wonderful slightly elevated rural location with views over surrounding countryside. The village of Llansilin is approximately 5 miles away and includes a selection of local amenities including a Community Shop/Post Office, Public House and Primary School.

The property is also well placed for access to the larger towns of Oswestry (11 miles), Welshpool (20 miles), Shrewsbury (28 miles) and Wrexham (22 miles). Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the property allows for all the benefits of country living combined with accessibility to larger centres.

Constructed

Predominantly of rendered stone beneath a slated roof.

Porch Entrance

4′ 5” x 4′ 2” (1.35m x 1.27m)Quarry tiled floor.

Chapel Room

30′ 10” x 17′ 10” (9.39m x 5.43m)8no. 7’6″ pitched-pine single-ended pews to either side.
Pulpit and “Big Seat”.
Average ceiling height – approximately 12′.
3no. front sash windows.
1no. part coloured lead-lighted end window.
Gently sloping boarded floor.

Attached Lean-To Store Building

9′ 3” x 8′ 11” (2.82m x 2.72m)With electricity meter and modern consumer unit. Cobbled floor.

Outside

There are shallow areas of land to all elevations.

Services

Mains electricity is connected subject to statutory regulations.

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant Possession on Completion.

Viewing

By prior appointment with the Agents.

Method of Sale

The property will be offered for sale by public auction on Thursday 25th September 2025 at The Lions Quay Hotel, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3EN commencing at 2.00 pm.

Buyer’s Premium

Please note that the purchaser will be responsible for paying a buyer’s premium in addition to the purchase price set at £3,600 inclusive of VAT. For further details on fees payable, please consult the legal pack.

Directions

For satellite navigation use the post code SY10 0EF. From Oswestry proceed on the B4580. Continue for 6 miles to the village of Llansilin. Proceed through the village then continue for 0.3 mile until taking the first turning right onto a single track lane. Continue for 3.1 miles until turning right. Proceed for 1.8 miles and the property will be observed at the fork in two lanes. All distances are approximate.