Large Detached Freehold Former Church For Sale
Summary
- Redevelopment potential subject to planning
- Unlisted status
- Freehold Sale together with surrounding land
Location
The subject property is located within Cwmaman, a small former mining village located in the Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales.
Cwmaman is accessible via the A4059 and A4061, which connect to the larger towns of Aberdare and Hirwaun. These in turn link to the A470 and M4, the major routes into Cardiff and beyond.
St Joseph’s Church is situated on the southern side of the Aman Valley, at the end of St Joseph’s Terrace. The building stands on a sloping site with views over the river below.
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Mainline Stations
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Cwmbach34 mins
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Fernhill40 mins
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Aberdare41 mins
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Mountain Ash56 mins
Underground Station
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Reading2072 mins
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Twyford2157 mins
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Maidenhead2266 mins
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Taplow2299 mins
Further Information
Price Offers in the region of £150,000
Rates Payable Upon Enquiry
EPC Rating This property has been set as EPC exempt.
Reason: Place of worship
Description
The accommodation comprises an entrance porch providing access to the main nave, with ancillary kitchen and W/C facilities situated to the side. Original fixtures, including the organ, pews, and pulpit, have been removed, resulting in a substantial open-plan space. The property extends to approximately 3,818 square feet (354.7 square metres). The sale consists of the former church building and surrounding land shown edged red on the plan.
The church is constructed of rock-faced sandstone with Bath stone dressings to the windows, doors, and buttresses. The building is not listed.
Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents RJ Chartered Surveyors
Charity Statement
As a registered charity (registered charity number: 1142813) our client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a chartered surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. The quoted asking price is a guide and interested parties should submit the best offer they are prepared to make. In accordance with our client's charitable status, the property may remain on the open market until exchange of contracts; our clients reserve the right to consider any other offer which is forthcoming.
Planning
The property currently falls within planning use D1 of the Use Classes Order. Alternative uses may be possible subject to planning permission. Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries with the local planning authority if they wish to consider any changes to the use of the building.
Services
It is understood electricity, gas and water services are available to the property. Please note these have not been used since the closure of the church. Prospective purchasers must make their own detailed enquiries regarding the location and capacity of all services and sewers, and their adequacy to serve the property.
Tenure
Freehold held under Title Number CYM446572 with Vacant Possession.
Purchaser Covenants
The sale will be subject to our client’s standard terms of sale as set out in the attached appendix entitled "Freehold Sale of Former Joseph’s Church, Cwmaman - Purchaser's Covenants".
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