IT’S not often that homeowners can boast their house is quite literally God’s house.
But that’s exactly what you can tell your friends if you have a cool £1,750,000 to spend on a new home.
The former Saxon St. James’ Church at East Cranmore, constructed in 1846, has been uniquely converted into a stunning and stylish new home – complete with all the modern flourishes in the setting of a beautiful 19th century church and grounds.
The house is 3,000 square feet Picture: Savills
The Grade II listed building closed to the public in the 1950s, with the new owners taking it over in 1985 to enhance the conversion to its current form.
The property sits in grounds of 20 acres which comprise of formal gardens and a well-maintained paddock field.
Vitally, for those who want privacy, there are no near neighbours.
Picture: Savills
Built in attractive Doulting freestone under a slate roof and still enjoying its imposing spire complete with weathervane, this impressive church conversion boasts accommodation approaching 3,000 square feet arranged predominantly over two floors whilst enjoying a spacious open plan feel and making the most of its ecclesiastical features.
Matthew Pegler from Savills Bath which are marketing the property said: “Situated within a particularly beautiful and much sought-after corner of Somerset, close to Frome and Bruton, St. James is a wonderfully unique home.
“Boasting 20 acres of idyllic gardens and grounds, the former church has been sympathetically converted with considerable flair, making for an incredibly striking property that makes the most of its ecclesiastical charm.”
The property sits in grounds of 20 acres Picture: Savills
Importantly, there is no graveyard included in the property and the area around the home has paved seating areas, gravel pathways and well stocked flower beds.
There is access from the garden or the neighbouring country lane via a five-bar gate into the large 19-acre field which is ideal for keeping horses or livestock or simply offering the protection and privacy you may desire from this heavenly country retreat.
Picture: Savills
For more information on the property, visit the Savills website.
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