An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a former Baptist Chapel and seprate two-storey ‘meeting room’ building situated within the highly sought-after South Hams village of Stoke Gabriel.

Occupying a prominent roadside position on Paignton Road, the property comprises a traditional chapel building with attractive period features and generous internal proportions, together with the ‘meeting room’/ancillary accommodation. The property now benefits from full planning permission for conversion into two residential dwellings, offering a superb development opportunity in this desirable waterside village location.

LOCATION

Stoke Gabriel is a picturesque and thriving village set on a creek of the River Dart, renowned for its strong community, sailing facilities, village amenities and proximity to Totnes, Dartmouth and the South Devon coastline. Demand for residential property in the area remains consistently strong.

PLANNING

Full planning permission has been granted for conversion into two dwellings. The approved scheme, granted on the 4th June 2025 under application no: 3288/24/FUL ,provides for conversion into two self-contained homes, offering developers and investors the opportunity to create high-quality village residences suitable for resale or long-term letting.

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with South Hams District Council, Planning application: 3288/24/FUL - Planning Page for DEF | South Hams District Council regarding the planning consent, reference numbers and any associated conditions.

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION

Baptist Chapel

Ground floor: Recpetion vestibule, cloakroom/WC, hallway, utility room, two bedrooms.

First floor: Kitchen, living/dining room.

Meeting Rooms

Ground floor: Entrance hallway, two bedrooms, bathroom/WC.

First floor: Kitchen/dining room, living room, access to bin store and pedestrian access.

Outside: The property benefits from its roadside frontage and village setting. (Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to parking, access and amenity arrangements under the approved scheme.)

Auctioneer’s Note

Properties of this nature — combining character, planning permission and a prime South Hams village location — are seldom available. The scheme offers scope to create attractive period homes in a highly desirable residential setting. 

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession.

EPC

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BROADBAND & MOBILE COVERAGE

Broadband: Superfast available

Mobile: May be variable outdoor. Variable indoor.

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VIEWINGS

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AUCTION LEGAL PACK & FINANCE

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AUCTIONEERS NOTES

• Please refer to all legal documents for this Lot in case any additional fees and reimbursements are listed in addition to the purchase price.