St Matthews Church, Ledbury, HR8 1HR

Fromes Hill is a rural hamlet surrounded by rolling Herefordshire countryside with very good access to the cities of Worcester and Hereford (each approximately 10 miles) and the popular towns of Ledbury (8 miles) and Malvern (5 miles).

All of which provide a comprehensive range of shops, schools, restaurants and medical facilities.

There is a local shop and pub and in Fromes Hill whilst the nearby village of Bishops Frome (2 miles) has two further pubs, a community shop and the Hop Pocket 'Shopping Village'.

There are further village facilities in nearby Cradley (3.5 miles) including a doctors surgery and village shop.

The property is well placed for commuting with access to the M50 motorway available approximately 4 miles to the south of Ledbury and the M5 is easily accessible at Worcester.

There are mainline railway stations at Malvern, Ledbury, Hereford and Worcester. A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed Victorian Village Church believed to date back to the mid 1860's.

The building offers potential for a number of possible uses subject to any necessary consents. Entrance Vestibule Congregation Area - 11.07m x 5.49m (36'4" x 18'0") Choir And Altar Area - 5.92m max.

X 3.96m (19'5" max. X 13'0") With feature vaulted ceiling. Vestry - 2.9m x 1.98m (9'6" x 6'6") Services We have been advised that mains electricity is connected to the property.

This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority.

No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Tenure We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is Freehold. Directions From the agents Ledbury office turn left at the traffic lights and proceed through the town centre.

Turn right by the railway station onto the B4214 Bromyard road and proceed out of the town. Continue through Staplow and at the sharp right hand bend fork left and continue on towards Bromyard.

Proceed to the end of the road and at the t-junction with the main A4103 Hereford to Worcester road turn right and proceed up Fromes Hill.

Continue into the centre of the village and turn left signposted to Halmonds Frome. The church will then be located after a short distance on the left hand side.

Viewing By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: Agents note The property is being sold subject to various covenants, copies of which are available from the agents.

A schedule of fixtures and fittings would be agreed within the sale of the property, upon acceptance of any offer.

Please note that our client reserves the right to remove any fixtures, fittings and stained glass that is not included within the schedule in advance of the sale.

Legal and general note (1) All offers received will be referred to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (dmpc).

While the dmpc does not have a power of disposal, it will make a recommendation to the Church Commissioners who have power under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 to prepare and issue a draft pastoral (church buildings disposal) scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property.

(2) In the event of that scheme becoming effective the Commissioners will be empowered to sell the property for the authorised use when the remaining statutory requirements are completed.

The scheme will also free the property from the legal effects of consecration. (3) Until the scheme has been completed the Commissioners will not be in a position to proceed to contract.

Conditions Prospective purchasers are invited to submit offers, subject to the following rules and stipulations:- (1) Offers must be accompanied by sketch plans (which need not be detailed at this stage but which should outline the applicant's proposals) and written details of the proposed use of the property.

(2) The Vendors do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.

(3) The offer must state clearly the price which the applicant is prepared to offer for the property, and must be unconditional save for the condition that planning permission and listed building consent be granted.

Conditional acceptance of an offer will be subject to: (a) Completion by the Church Commissioners of a pastoral (church buildings disposal) scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property.

(b) Approval by the Church Commissioners of detailed plans and specifications of any proposed architectural or structural alterations following consultation with their expert advisers.

(c) Compliance with the statutory requirements where human remains are present and the disposal of tombstones, monuments and memorials.

Covenants Indicate that: Covenants will be included when disposing of the property.

These are designed primarily to: Ensure the property is used for authorised purposes only, prevent unathorised alterations or demolition, protect against disturbance of any human remains, tombstones, monuments or memorials.

A set of standard covenants is available from the Agent. These may in some cases be adapted to take into account particular circumstances.

General Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.

More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin frics has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided.

No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.