Detached house for sale

Bethel Independent Chapel, Bethel Road, Penclawdd, Abertawe, Swansea SA4

For sale by online auction - Lot 19 - Chapel for Owner Occupier/Investment
Bidding opens: 29/07/2025 12:00
Auction scheduled to end: 31/07/2025 17:36

online actions from 29th July - 31st July 2025

A Grade II Listed chapel in a desirable area, close to world class beaches, with lapsed planning to convert into 5 luxury houses. A fine example with stunning features, the chapel is to be sold as seen which includes the pews and working organ which could be sold to offer scope for additional profit. The large ground floor area includes the nave, where the congregation sits, the chancel, containing the altar and the organ pump room and entrance vestibule . In addition there is a mezzanine floor and two staircases plus several entrance doors. A large gravel area has already been laid in readiness for works storage and parking. Due to the tourism in the area the converted houses could provide a substantial holiday let income.

Note: The vendor is also selling the attached house which has lapsed planning to extend - purchasers may be interested in buying both lots which will be sold on separate titles. See lot no 24.

Penclawdd is a village in the north of the Gower Peninsula in the county of Swansea, Wales. It is one of the larger villages on the Gower Peninsula. Part of the village is perched on a high location, enjoying panoramic views over the Loughor estuary and surrounding Gower countryside, while the main part of the village stretches along the edge of the estuary. The Gower Peninsula, located west of Swansea in Wales area in the UK to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb). The peninsula is known for its diverse landscape, including sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, salt marshes, and moorland. Popular attractions include Rhossili Bay, Three Cliffs Bay, and Worm's Head.

Planning: Lapsed:
Full Planning permission was granted for conversion to 5 luxury houses on the 4/10/19 - This has now lapsed and interested parties will need to re-submit an application .

Planning Ref:
2017/2049/ful (Click here to view application)

Local Authority:
Swansea Council

virtual tour

Ground Floor Nave, chancel, alter, organ pump room and entrance vestibule
First Floor Mezzanine area
Outside Garden areas and Gravel parking area

Tenure:
Advised Freehold - to be verified by solicitor

Tenancies:
To be sold with vacant possession

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