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" For sale by Public Auction on the 10th September 2013 at the Hotel Mercure, Phoenix Way, Enterprise Zone, Swansea. A bespoke detached chapel situated in the sought after village of Rhydyfro on the outskirts of Pontardawe. The chapel which has been sympathetically restored taking into account the grade II listed status yet incorporating a modern twist. The open plan living accommodation is centred around a newly installed multi fuel burner which helps create a lovely warmth throughout the main building. Externally there is a tranquil sitting area with unspoilt woodland views to the rear and off road parking to the front. The chapel retains many original features with exposed stone work, re-pointed lime mortar, cast iron supports, pews and windows. GROUND FLOOR Open Plan Living Quarters (25' 9" x 25' 0" or 7.86m x 7.63m) Door to front leading into the open plan living quarters with central multi fuel burner with solid wood beam and slate hearth. There are exposed stone walls which have been re-pointed with lime mortar and exposed floor boards. The kitchen area consists of modern base units incorporating a twin Belfast sink unit with mixer tap. There is a window to the rear over looking the sitting area with surrounding views. There is space for a dining table if required, below the two arched original windows on the raised centre floor. There are stairs to the first floor landing area which is supported by original cast iron supports. Inner Hall Door to sitting area. Shower Room Wood grain frosted double glazed window to rear, W.C., sink unit with mixer tap, shower cubicle, slate flooring, exposed stone work, tiled splash back. FIRST FLOOR Open Plan Bedroom & Study Area (15' 9" x 4' 11" or 4.80m x 1.51m) Windows to rear, exposed floor boards and stonework, original chapel pews and storage area (4.92 x 1.53), bedroom with study area, wall lighting. Externally To the front there is pebbled driveway with stone walling and storage area to side. To the rear there is a sitting area with space for table and chairs, garden shed, lovely unspoilt surrounding views. Agents Note Please note the graveyard does not form part of the property and it has its own separate entrance. As advised the building is Grade II listed and potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquires into the listing status prior to purchase. We are advised that the two front arch windows, the pews on the first floor, the engraved wall place on to the inside of the front elevation are all classed under the Grade II listing and therefore cannot be altered with out necessary consents. Agents Note The legal pack for this property has been prepared by the vendors Solicitor. Clee Tompkinson Francis holds no responsibility for the contents of that document. All prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves on all legal and title matters before bidding at auction. Directions From our Pontardawe office take a right onto Tawe Terrace, take a left onto Holly Street follow the road around to the right, at traffic lights continue straight ahead onto James Street follow the road along into Commercial Road where the Chapel can be found on the right hand side. "