The Chapel, Clapham Common North Side, SW4

Property description
This architectural gem is offered to the market for the first time. Exquisitely presented throughout this highly unique urban retreat, Chapel conversion offers in excess of 1500 sq. ft. of open plan living and entertaining space, where considerable attention has been paid to the smallest design detail. Upon entering Gilmore House and walking through the luxurious carpeted hallways you arrive at the Chapel’s outer lobby, and behind the large original double doors you find the jewel in the crown. The impact of the voluminous 20ft ceilings becomes even more evident from the galleried master suite, measuring over 350 sq. ft. which is encompassed by solid oak panelling for the balustrade designed to mirror the original alter table. It is here that you can really appreciate how much of the design has incorporated many of the Chapels original features, most notably the Edward Burne-Jones stained glass windows. This spacious master suite has a superb view of the space below, an arch leads through to the en-suite bathroom which has been meticulously designed with a cleverly conceived under pass that allows adequate headroom. The bathroom has a large stand-alone bath, a double sink unit and a rich Mediterranean colour that makes this small room feel as grand as the rest of The Chapel. On the ground floor there is a designated dining area, divided by a stone top counter into the kitchen which has a good selection of oak faced units. Egyptian Limestone flagstones cover this 45ft long space which encompasses the library, formal and informal seating areas and the artist’s studio. From the kitchen there is access to the bathroom/ utility room with a travertine shower and WC.