Summary

Property Type Other
Tenure For Sale
Size 1.65 Acres
Price Offers in the region of £75,000
Rates Payable Upon Enquiry
  • Grade II* Redundant church with grounds
  • 4,112.5 Sq.ft Grade II* listed Church building
  • Set within 1.65 Acres of land with burials*
  • F1 planning use - Potential alternative uses
  • Site dates back to 642AD medieval period
  • Constructed in three periods 1284 to 1896
  • Historic England Listing Ref: 1072728
  • Located Church Canalside Conservation Area

About

St. James Church is an redundant church in St James’ Road, Church, Hyndburn, Lancashire, England. It was an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Accrington, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn until November 2015 when it was closed. A Church has been on the site since 642AD. The tower dates back to the late medieval period, the nave 1804-5, and chancel 1895-6. (Tower under repair following fire, 1983).

For further information relating to the Historic England listing please follow this link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1072728.

Site Area: In relation to the site area for disposal, this will be agreed with the purchaser having regard to the extent of burials within the churchyard.

Planning/Future uses: The property benefits from F1 use and similar uses such as education, museum, public hall will not require a change of use. The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment which will be subject to Planning and Listed Building consent.

Location

St. James Church is located fronting St. James Road and is a short drive to the centres of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Blackburn and Burnley.

- Accrington: 1.2 miles.
- Oswaldtwistle: 1.7 miles.
- Blackburn: 5 miles.
- Burnley: 8.5 miles.

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Further Information

  • Rateable Value

    Rateable value: N/A.
    Small Business Rates Multiplier 2023/24: 49.9p.
    Hyndburn Borough Council on 01254 388 111.

  • Tenure

    We understand that the property is Freehold.
    Title Number: TBC.

  • Price/VAT/Offers

    Offers in the region of £75,000 SUBJECT TO CONTRACT.
    We understand that VAT is not payable on the sale.
    Offers in writing by email to include:
    - Proposed future use for the property.
    - Offer price plus proof of available funds.
    - Details of proposed alterations to the building.

  • Services

    Mains services are available to the building including gas, electric, water and drainage.

  • Planning

    Use class F1. Sale will be subject to planning and listed building consent for the proposed future use.

  • Grade II* Listing

    Heritage Category: Listed Building
    Grade: II*
    List Entry Number: 1072728
    Date first listed: 09-Mar-1984
    List Entry Name: CHURCH OF ST JAMES
    Statutory Address 1: CHURCH OF ST JAMES, ST JAMES’ ROAD

    The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

    County: Lancashire
    District: Hyndburn (District Authority)
    Parish: Non Civil Parish
    National Grid Reference: SD 74123 29097
    Website: www.historicengland.org.uk

  • Legal Costs/Conditions

    Each party to pay their own legal costs.
    Subject to Contract and Restrictive Covenants relating to future use of the property.
    The Church Commissioners making and bringing a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme into effect and agreeing the future of any burials, monuments or tombstones within the churchyard.