As you would expect from a building of this kind, there are a host of wonderful features including impressive, arched, stone windows, vaulted ceilings, wood paneling and an original pulpit.

The main reception rooms are spacious and inviting as well as extremely light. The old vestry acts as an ideal family room and there is a spacious study accessed via the main sitting room. The spacious kitchen/ breakfast room has a variety of fitted units and ample room for a kitchen table.

Designed by the respected Victorian architect G.E. Street, and built in 1856, St James the Less was converted from a church 46 years ago and was once owned by legendary BBC broadcaster ‘Whispering' Bob Harris.

This lovely building was the smaller ‘brother' to the larger St James the Great CE Church I in the adjoining village of West Hanney.

Upstairs, the well proportioned bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and are arranged along one side of the house. They all overlook the secluded gardens and are reached via the galleried landing with its feature leaded window and ornate beams.

The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are four, well- proportioned, additional bedrooms, all and with built-in storage and there is a family bathroom.

The property is approached via a gated, gravel driveway, which offers ample parking and leads to a large, detached, double garage. The mature gardens provided a secluded and peaceful setting. Double doors open from the dining room on to a generous terrace. The rear garden is laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the front, a pedestrian access opens to a stone path leading to the original front door of the church. The front garden is laid to lawn with a variety of fruit trees.

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