A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of Oxford
Summary
- Imposing Period, Grade II listed, Church Building with striking original features
- Prominent Frontage onto Cowley Road, a high footfall location
- Separate Halls, Meeting Rooms, Kitchen & Ancillary Spaces
- Excellent Natural Light from high-arched windows
- Accessible Entrances and Facilities
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises the following areas:
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
| Ground | 4,371 | 406.08 |
| 1st | 4,146 | 385.18 |
| Total | 8,517 | 791.26 |
Location
Cowley Road is the cultural heart of East Oxford — a bustling thoroughfare lined with independent cafés, international restaurants, music venues, shops, and community centres. Just a short distance from Oxford city centre and major university campuses, the area enjoys high pedestrian activity and strong transport links.
The subject property lies just 1.2 miles from Oxford City Centre, is well-served by Public Transport and surrounded by residential & commercial activity.
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Mainline Stations
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Oxford26 mins
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Oxford Parkway78 mins
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Radley85 mins
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Islip102 mins
Underground Station
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Reading447 mins
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Twyford481 mins
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Chesham523 mins
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Maidenhead528 mins
Further Information
Price Offers in excess of £850,000
Rates Payable Upon Enquiry
EPC Rating This property has been set as EPC exempt.
Reason: Place of worship
Description
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a prominent and architecturally significant property in one of Oxford’s most vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods. The Cowley Road Methodist Church Centre is a landmark building offering substantial internal floor area, flexible use potential (STP), and an ideal position for community, educational, cultural, or residential redevelopment.
Planning
The property currently benefits from an F1 planning use class as a building for public worship. Other suitable uses within class F1 include:
• F1(a) Provision of education
• F1(b) Display of works of art (otherwise than for sale or hire)
• F1(c) Museums
• F1(d) Public libraries or public reading rooms
• F1(e) Public halls or exhibition halls
• F1(f) Public worship or religious instruction (or in connection with such use)
• F1(g) Law courts
Whilst we are seeking unconditional offers, it may also be suitable for a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Oxford City Council planning department.
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