The Chapel On The Hill
Evolution Design
Set in the very best walking
area of the beautiful North
Pennines, just a short walk
from the famous High Force
Waterfall, this stunning
chapel conversion with its
historic building fabric and
modern interior design is a
real Teesdale jewel.
The original windows of the
nineteenth century building
have been reopened, framing
dramatic views of the dales
to create a spacious and
luxurious self-catering
holiday cottage for seven
guests.It has a large and fully
equipped kitchen, a cosy
living room, four comfortable
bedrooms, two en-suits and
a luxurious family bathroom.
The reconstruction, designed
by Swiss award-winning
architects Evolution Design,
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has just recently been
finished. Historic features
given immediate care.
As the existing building was
in a poor state of disrepair
and had been vacant for
many years, the aim of the
reconstruction project was
to bring this unique property
back to life and to enable
visitors to appreciate the
history and local architecture
while providing a beautiful
environment to explore the
surround countryside and its
vast range of activities.
The property had sustained
considerable water ingress
due to its state of dereliction
and not being maintained.
Due to its exposed location,
strong winds and driving
rain, most of the interior
finishes had been damaged
badly, besides the main roof
had deteriorated badly and
the roof rafters required
replacement.
Before any scheme or
design had been drafted, the
first tasks were instructing
preliminary repairs for the
damaged roof and board
the windows and doors to
prevent any further water
damage.
Once this had been
completed the project team
evaluated the available
space to establish the type
and quantity of facilities
that would suit best the size
and location of the Chapel.
Retain the stunning essence
of the Chapel.