Are you looking for a new home that has something a bit different to offer?

It seems that Wellington is the place to be, as there are currently four former chapels for sale surrounding the town.

With Grade II listed features including stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings, these former chapels have character and history stretching back hundreds of years.

Chapel House, Milverton - £195,000

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The chapel is in need of some restoration. (Landwood Property Auctions )

This former chapel house is a Grade II listed semi-detached property of stone construction in the Milverton Conservation Area.

The property dates back to 1821, and was used as both a congregational chapel and a schoolroom.

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Inside the former chapel. (Landwood Property Auctions )

The chapel will require full refurbishment, and comprises a reception room, a lounge/dining room, a kitchen, a shower room, four bedrooms and gardens to the front and rear.

The Old Chapel, Hill Common - £205,000

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The property has also been used as an Airbnb. (Smoothsale)

This property was a Methodist chapel, and is Grade II listed with a date of 1846 and character features including arched windows and a feature fireplace.

Inside, there is an entrance hall, a kitchen, a utility room, a living room and a WC on the ground floor.

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There are nods to the property's history throughout. (Smoothsale)

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom, with the primary bedroom including an en-suite bathroom and all three bedrooms featuring arched windows.

Bethel Chapel, Waterrow - £325,000

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The property has three bedrooms and two reception rooms. (Stags)

This converted chapel has features including a vaulted high ceiling and part-stained glass windows.

The Grade II listed congregational church dates back to 1890, and comprises a vaulted sitting room, a reception room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom.

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Arches and stained glass windows contribute to the property's character. (Stags)

Outside, there is a garden with views overlooking the River Tone, and space for parking.

The Old Chapel, Wiveliscombe - £435,000

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The former chapel has also been an art gallery and a wine bar. (Gibbins Richards)

This former chapel for sale has been converted into a “unique” home with original features throughout.

The Old Chapel, in Wiveliscombe, has had many uses over the years, having started out as a Methodist chapel, and later being used as an art gallery, a wine bar, a cafe and a holiday let.

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The main living space and galleried landing. (Gibbins Richards )

The property was first converted from being a chapel in 2003 according to public planning applications, and as an art gallery was known as ‘Chapel Gallery’.

See a full write-up of this property here.