Listed for £270,000
March 13, 2026
Sold for £275,000
2022
Sold for £190,000
2016
THE RESIDENCE A rare piece of living history Welcome to The Green — formerly the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, this unique, characterful, and thoroughly modern three-bedroom semi-detached home represents a genuinely rare opportunity in the highly desirable village of Markfield. Positioned at the top of The Green in a private, elevated setting, the property combines the architectural grandeur of its ecclesiastical origins with a contemporary interior of the highest standard. Floor-to-ceiling arched windows flood the space with light, while engineered wood and slate flooring ground the home with quiet elegance. Offered to the market with no onward chain — a home for those who understand that true character cannot be replicated. THE STORY The open-plan ground floor is a statement of contemporary living — a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, matching wall and base units, a wine cooler, and a generous living area, all framed by the chapel's magnificent characterful arched windows. The first floor offers two substantial double bedrooms and a family bathroom of genuine quality — slate-floored, with shower over bath, LLWC, and wash-hand basin. High skirtings and architectural detailing honour the building's heritage throughout. The entire second floor is given over to the master suite: a bedroom of fine proportions with its own en-suite shower room, accessed via a landing that commands remarkable views across the village of Markfield and towards Charnwood Forest beyond. PROVENANCE A building with 130 years of history (from our local research, please carry out your own verification if required). 1811 Original Chapel: The story of this site begins in 1811, when the first Wesleyan chapel was established on nearby Holywell Lane — one of the earliest expressions of Nonconformist faith in Markfield. 1894 The Present Building: A new and larger Wesleyan chapel was constructed facing The Green on Main Street, replacing the Holywell Lane structure. It is this stone-fronted building — with its distinctive facade and original date stones — that stands today and served the Wesleyan community for over six decades. 1960 End of Worship: In 1960, the local Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist congregations amalgamated to form what is now Trinity Methodist Church. The chapel on The Green passed out of religious use, closing a chapter of over 150 years of Methodist worship on this site. 2017 Sympathetic Conversion: Following a period of disuse, planning consent was granted in 2017 for a carefully considered residential conversion. As a key feature of the Markfield Conservation Area, the project was required to be fully sympathetic to local character. The building was sensitively divided into two semi-detached dwellings. Today Conservation Area: The property sits within the Markfield Conservation Area — a designation that protects the architectural integrity of the building and ensures its distinctive character endures, making this one of the most historically significant residential addresses in the village. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES What sets this home apart • Chapel Conversion — Wesleyan Methodist, Reimagined • Arched Windows — Floor-to-ceiling, Characterful • Engineered Wood Flooring — Ground floor throughout • Slate Flooring — Cloakroom & bathroom • Wine Cooler — Integrated, Kitchen • Hill Hole Nature Reserve — A stone's throw away • Off-Road Parking — Gated courtyard access • Conservation Area — Markfield, Protected status • Excellent Connectivity — J22 M1, minutes away ROOM BY ROOM A journey through three floors GROUND FLOOR Open-Plan Kitchen & Living The heart of the home. A contemporary fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, matching wall and base units, integrated wine cooler, and space for a desk flows seamlessly into a generous living area. Large characterful arched windows flood the space with natural light. Engineered wood flooring throughout. Cloakroom & Garden Access A modern WC finished in slate, completing the ground floor with quiet practicality. Direct access to the gated courtyard-style garden and secure off-road parking beyond. FIRST FLOOR Bedrooms Two & Three Two generous double bedrooms, both well-proportioned with ample space for fitted wardrobes. One benefits from a large storage cupboard. High skirtings and characterful detailing continue the home's distinguished architectural language. Family Bathroom A room of genuine quality. Slate flooring, shower over bath, LLWC, and wash-hand basin — presented in contemporary condition with considered detailing throughout. SECOND FLOOR Master Suite & En-Suite The entire second floor dedicated to the principal bedroom — a fine, light-filled room with its own modern en-suite shower room. The landing approach commands remarkable views across the rooftops of Markfield and towards Charnwood Forest. EXTERIOR Courtyard Garden A private, gated courtyard to the side — a characterful outdoor retreat with secure off-road parking. LOCATION Markfield — Village life, perfectly connected Situated on the edge of Charnwood Forest, Markfield is one of Leicestershire's most coveted villages — offering genuine countryside character with outstanding access to the city and motorway network. • 58a The Green, Markfield, Leicestershire • Junction 22 of the M1 — moments away, connecting north and south • Leicester city centre — within comfortable commuting distance • Bradgate Park & Newtown Linford — local countryside at its finest • Hole Hill Nature Reserve — a stone's throw from the front door • Markfield village amenities — shops, pubs and community facilities • Charnwood Forest — outstanding natural landscape on the doorstep ARRANGE A VIEWING Experience The Green in person. Offered with no onward chain Disclaimer:- These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Newton Fallowell has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property. Data Protection:- We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property. FLOOR PLANS (if shown):- Floor plan is not to scale but meant as a guide only EPC rating: B. Tenure: Freehold,
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