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Converted chapel boasts views of rolling hills and mountains

A FORMER chapel dating back to the 19th century which has been turned into a beautiful home comes with its own cellar.

Salem Chapel, in Gwaelod-y-Garth, is a grade II-listed chapel sits in the hillside with views of rolling hills and mountains in the distance – including Caerphilly Mountain and the Garth.

Dating back to 1871, the chapel was converted into a home in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Just a few miles from Cardiff city centre, the village feel to Gwaelod-y-Garth offers residents great transport links, a rural-feeling community and beautiful views – with Castell Coch just a short drive away.

Set over four storeys, with the lower ground floor as a separate self-contained annexe, the ground floor of Salem Chapel used to be the congregation area from when the property was used as a place of worship. It is now a spectacular, open-plan living and dining area, with a high vaulted ceiling and glass block wall leading into the kitchen. While a spiral staircase leads up to the main living area, the lounge area also has its own entrance via the garden, made up of a main open-plan kitchen and sitting room, which leads into a study and shower room on one side and a garden room on the other.

The floor above is home to three of the bedrooms and the family bathroom, while a further bedroom and bathroom can be found on the top floor too.

Described by the current owners as an easy and comfortable place to live, offering flexibility with room for an office space or gym, the former chapel has been transformed into a characterful home perfect for working, relaxing or spending time with family.

Salem Chapel is being marketed by Chewton Rose at £725,000. For more information email Chewton Rose at south.wales@chewtonrose.co.uk or call Belinda Bishop on 029 2022 6129.