A converted chapel in Harrogate will go to auction next week.
The Chapel, on Grove Road, was built in 1896 and is a Grade-II listed building.
Mark Hinchcliffe, from Harrogate, bought the property in 2013. He originally lived in it before spending four years converting it into an eclectic bed and breakfast, which featured on Channel 4’s The Restoration Man.
However, Mr Hinchcliffe put The Chapel on the market for £1.5 million in 2020, but subsequently lowered the price to £1 million in April this year.
The empty building remains unsold and is now listed with Allsop — with a guide price of £850,000 plus.
The Chapel offers six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, two separate bathrooms, two reception rooms, a vaulted drawing room, a dining room, an orangery and a library.
It also boasts a large entrance hall and a 50ft atrium, as well as a utility room and plant room.
The Chapel’s floor plan.
The listing states:
“The property may afford possible potential for change of use and/or redevelopment, subject to obtaining all necessary consents.”
The auction will be live-streamed on Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8.
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Taxidermy displays star in Harrogate’s alternative Easter window
An alternative Easter window display is catching the eye of shoppers and passers-by in Harrogate.
Art collector Mark Hinchcliffe has curated the display at West Park Antiques, which hosts 40 independent traders on West Park.
Mr Hinchcliffe, who owns The Chapel on Grove Road, has created a window that combines taxidermy with Easter eggs.
A white peacock, a golden eagle and a black swan are among the star attractions.
Easter eggs and taxidermy
Mr Hinchcliffe, who is keen to shake-up Harrogate’s art and cultural scene, said the idea was to combine birds and eggs to promote the life-affirming Easter message in an original and less obvious way.
He said:
“It’s a left-field and Victorian gothic alternative to Bettys Easter window.”
West Park Antiques
Lisa Hawksworth, who owns West Park Antiques, said:
“We always do our own window theme and Mark approached us about doing something new. We’ve known him for years and know he’s creative.
“Mark has a great eye and knowledge of design and when you see what he has achieved at The Chapel, it was an easy decision to let him do it.”
The display is expected to remain in place until April 17.
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Historic Harrogate building set to put on a Halloween show
A spectacularly spooky light show will be held at a historic building in Harrogate this weekend.
The Chapel on Grove Road will celebrate the occasion with its first ever display, complete with projected images, creepy smoke and themed music.
Owner Mark Hinchliffe said he hoped the free display would be enjoyed by people of all ages:
“It’s a bit mad – when you get one of those ideas and think, ‘what a great Halloween thing to do opposite the cemetery and on the road so you can see it easily’.
“It’s local, in town, and people can come and see it.”
Although the concept came from Mr Hinchliffe and his partner Heidi, they say they have had a huge amount of support from other local businesses.
FTAV has put together the programme of projection, lighting and effects, while Studio One and Kall Kwik helped with producing publicity material to promote the event.
In full costume, the couple will be greeting visitors with sweets donated by Asda, Waitrose and The Serious Sweet Company.
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The show will run on Sunday, October 30 as well as Halloween itself, Monday, October 31, from 6pm to 8pm each day.
It may only be two days long, but Mr Hinchliffe has already set his sights on something more extensive for the next significant event in the calendar. He said:
“If I do things, I like to make it really visual. I’m a creative and I’m a bit bonkers.
“It all started with Halloween and now I’ve had another idea of doing a Santa’s grotto. I’ve found an antique sleigh to die for – it’s 2.5m from North America, about 1900, with a double button cushioned seat. It’s the real thing.”
Details of the grotto will be confirmed nearer the time, but Mr Hinchliffe said he hoped to tie it in to Harrogate’s other Christmas celebrations for the benefit of the whole community.