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Conversion of Methodist Chapel to Family Home
Southrepps, Norfolk
This former Methodist chapel in Southrepps had been standing empty when Purslows was first approached by the church to explore its potential as a family home. We secured planning permission for the conversion to a three-bedroom dwelling - a process that required careful negotiation with the local authority, given the building’s position outside the usual residential development area.
After the chapel was sold, the new owners asked us to take the project forward. We developed detailed building regulations and construction drawings for their plans, which included a mezzanine to the rear third of the chapel. This new level created space for a master bedroom and en-suite, while the ground floor layout offered two additional bedrooms and a spacious, open-plan living and dining area - all designed to work with the building's original structure and character.
Our role in the project
- Architectural Design
- Heritage & Conservation
Results
The finished home is full of charm and character, with the old chapel fabric thoughtfully woven into a bright, modern living space. It’s now a lived-in and loved family home - a great example of how disused heritage buildings can be adapted for modern life without losing their story.
