House · LA14 2BA
For saleListed 171 days
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About
A striking and characterful traditional church set within a well-established residential area.
Constructed from red brick and featuring a slate roof, the property retains many original features including stained glass windows and parquet flooring, offering a sense of historic charm and architectural presence.
This freehold property is offered with vacant possession, allowing for a straightforward purchase and early completion.
It presents an excellent opportunity for investors or developers, with significant potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Vestibule - With access to the side to the stairs. Twin and oak doors. Reception Area / Entrance Hall - 7.00 x 2.00 (22'11" x 6'6") - Parquet flooring. Glazed and oak door.
Church - 20.00 x 14.00 (65'7" x 45'11") - Feature stained glass window, parquet flooring, numerous radiators, six ceiling lights, and wall lights.
The main area of the church has a partition wall with bi-folding doors.
Side Rooms - 2.60 x 1.80 and 3.00 x 1.80 (8'6" x 5'10" and 9'10 - Toilets - Ladies and Gents and disabled from the front of the church.
Meeting Room - 5.00 x 4.30 (16'4" x 14'1") - External opaque and leaded glazed windows, vinyl flooring, central ceiling light.
Store Room - 3.00 x 4.30 (9'10" x 14'1") - Twin aspect opaque and leaded glazed windows, built in traditional dresser, belfast sink with water tap. Two gas valiant boilers.
Stairs lead to raised mezzanine area. Exterior - Situated within the popular and well established area, to the corner of Lumley St and Pottery St.
There is open access at the corner junction to the front of the church with a good paved area for both easy access and maintenance. To the side and Lumley St is a separate yard area, with paving.
To the perimeter is a lower red brick wall with black iron railings, internal is a hedge. Brick wall with some upper fencing to the rear.
Value & comps
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Returns
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