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For saleListed 4 daysAuction 9 Dec · in 44 days
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For sale by Public Auction at 2.00 pm on Thursday 10th December 2026 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EN.
A substantial former Methodist Church with a ground floor area of approximately 3050 square feet (283 square metres) centrally situated close to the heart of this popular border Market Town.
Location The property is situated approximately half a mile from the centre of this popular border market town where all usual amenities are available.
Constructed of brick beneath a slated roof. On The Ground Floor External Foyer 13' 0'' x 5' 0'' (3.96m x 1.52m) Two electric roller-shutter doors.
Two Side Halls Main Chapel Room 57' 6'' x 40' 0'' (17.51m x 12.18m) maximum. Into alcoves and 29' (8.83m) to the Nave. Pulpit with "Big Seat" and "Peter Conacher & Co". pipe organ. 14no.
arched side windows. 2no. arched and one circular window to front gable. 10no. pendant light points. Maximum ceiling height 28'6" (8.68m). 7no. 9'7" (2.92m) single-ended pews. 20no.
4'10" (1.47m) single-ended pews. 14no. 13' (3.96m) central pews. Sunday School Room 32' 8'' x 23' 0'' (9.95m x 7.01m) Ceiling height 15'8" (4.77m).
Side Hall leading to WC Side Entrance Hall 5' 9'' x 4' 10'' (1.75m x 1.47m) Kitchen 15' 9'' x 8' 5'' (4.80m x 2.56m) Fitted with modern units.
Cellar 15' 4'' x 8' 0'' (4.67m x 2.44m) Free-standing "Firebird Popular 250" oil-fired boiler.
Outside The plot has a frontage of approximately 54' (16.46m) and a depth to the left-hand side boundary of 114' (34.74m).
The plot extends to approximately 640 square yards (572 square metres) or thereabouts. The property is surrounded by pathways to all elevations.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected subject to statutory regulations. It is believed that a mains gas supply is available from the roadway if so desired.
Purchasers should make their own enquiries of the various statutory authorities. The existing heating system is effected by the "Firebird Popular 250" oil-fired boiler situated in the Cellar.
Tenure Freehold. Vacant Possession on Completion. Viewing By prior appointment with the Agents.
Agent's Note There has been an outbreak of dry rot in the floor of the right-hand alcove of the Main Chapel Room.
Method of Sale The property will be offered for sale by public auction on Thursday the 10th December 2026 at The Lion Quays Hotel, Gobowen Oswestry SY11 3EN commencing at 2.00 pm.
Buyer's Premium The purchaser will be responsible for paying a buyer's premium in addition to the purchase price set at £4,200 inclusive of VAT.
For further details of fees payable, please consult the legal pack. Directions For satellite navigation use the post code SY11 2HW.
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