In a property market filled with modern apartments and suburban houses, one home in Darlington’s West End stands out.

A former Victorian chapel in Darlington’s West End has been converted into a five-bedroom family home and is now on the market, offering buyers a rare chance to own a piece of local history.

St Clare’s Chapel, a Grade II listed building underwent extensive restoration works in 2017 to preserve its architectural features whilst adapting it for a modern family life.  

Family Room in St Clare's Chapel showing the integration of original 19th century features along with the potential for modern day integrationFamily Room in St Clare's Chapel showing the integration of original 19th century features along with the potential for modern day integration (Image: RIGHTMOVE) Originally built in 1867, the chapel served the community for generations before being decommissioned in 2007 after the last eight Poor Clare's nuns left St Clare’s Abbey.

Now, the property is drawing attention for its preservation of key historical elements, including a large Victorian stained-glass window and the rare jube, an intricately carved stone screen that once separated the chapel’s choir from the nave.

Original Jube and Victorian stained glass window in the family roomOriginal Jube and Victorian stained glass window in the family room (Image: RIGHTMOVE) These features are integrated into the design of the home, with the stained-glass casting light into the main living area and the jube standing as a central piece in the open-plan layout.

The chapel’s vaulted ceilings and stonework have been restored, maintaining the structure’s grandeur while allowing for practical, contemporary use.

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Located in Darlington’s sought-after West End, the property is close to local schools, shops, and transport links.

Part of the original Chapel located in St Clare's ChapelPart of the original Chapel located in St Clare's Chapel (Image: RIGHTMOVE) It is now on the market with Anthony Jone’s properties for offers around £800,000.

Darlington Station, with connections to major cities such as London and Edinburgh, adds to the appeal for prospective buyers.

With its rich history and distinctive architecture, St Clare’s Chapel stands out as an unusual and intriguing addition to the market.