United Reformed Church, Water Street, Cumbria, CA7 9AN

The old United Reformed church is a unique opportunity prime for redevelopment.

The property is located in the market town of Wigton and is close to all local amenities and good transport and rail links.

The exterior of the property is Grade 11 listed and as are the windows, the inside has now had this lifted.

Planning permission was granted in 2013 to convert the building into a Museum and Heritage Centre with a commercial and cafe area, this was based around a new four floor configuration, also a new entrance from the grounds onto the Council run car park.

The four floor configuration was never achieved, but is a good indication of the full potential for the buildings redevelopment.

Consultation with the new Cumberland Council planning department would be recommended for guidance on any new usage. A lot more information including plans, and reports will be in the Auction Pack.

Planning Permission Ref vlbc/2025/0001. This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited.

This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor.

This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee.

This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT.

The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property.

The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding.

A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack.

The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.

That services may be offered that will result in a referral payment being made The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you.

Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted.

Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.

The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.

All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.

If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.

Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.

A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.

Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. WIG230122/8