GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A modern single storey church premises, thought to
have been constructed during the early 1990’s of
traditional brick elevations supporting a pitched
concrete tiled roof. The property is immaculately
presented and briefly comprises an attractive and gated
undercover foyer area leading into a spacious entrance hall
with vaulted ceiling providing access to male, female and an
accessible toilet and kitchen. The main hall benefits from a
suspended ceiling throughout and a raised stage area to one
end and two spacious offices at the other end which could
easily be incorporated into the hall accommodation.
Externally, there is an enclosed area of block paving
providing an attractive entrance to the property beyond
which is an additional area of land finished in hardcore stone
which provides ample onsite parking. In total the site area
extends to 0.35 acres.
LOCATION
The property is located towards the northern edge of
Chesterton, an urban village on the northern outskirts of
Newcastle under Lyme in a predominantly residential area
and within ½ a mile of the A34, via the Parkhouse Industrial
Estate roundabout.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance/Recp Hall: 213 sq ft
Male WC’s : 94 sq ft
Female WC’s : 180 sq ft
Accessible WC 49 sq ft
Kitchen: 75 sq ft
Office 1: 177 sq ft
Office 2: 177 sq ft
Main Hall: 1,778 sq ft
Total GIA: 2,743 sq ft
Externally: The entire site is made up of three separate but
adjoining Titles (SF283759, SF571402 and SF520207) all of which
provide a site area of 0.35 acres.
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SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating
installed throughout. No services have been tested by the
agents.
VAT
The sale price is not subject to VAT.
ALTERNATIVE USES
The property has an F1 Use Class Order which permits the
building to be used as a ‘school, non-residential education
and training centre, public hall, exhibition hall or museum
as well as a place of worship.
However, we understand that there is a restrictive covenant
in favour of the council on the property entered into in 1990
which restricts the use of the building for religious purposes.
The vendors have not approached the council to request the
removal of same, so for those interested in using the
property for alternative uses we advise approaching the
council directly to negotiate the removal of the covenant.
Subject to planning, the property would suit a range of
alternative uses to include office, day nursery (E) or dance
hall (Sui Generis).
BUSINESS RATES
As the property is a ‘church’ it is exempt from Business Rates
and doesn’t have a Rateable Value.
TENURE
Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant
possession upon completion.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations,
two forms of identification will be required (e.g.
photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the
applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost
of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where
appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.
