Unique opportunity to purchase a City of London Former Church Building
For sale by way of a Long Lease on behalf of the Diocese of London
Summary
- First time on the market
- City core location
- Off-street parking
- Entrance onto College Hill and also College Street
- Former mixed use (commerical & worship) building
- Suitable for a variety of uses (STC)
- Benefits from three floors of open plan offices
- Includes former residential duplex unit
Accommodation
Available as the whole only and self-contained - comprising the following floor areas over basement, ground and three upper floors.
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
| 3rd - GIA | 1,273 | 118.27 |
| 2nd - GIA | 1,294 | 120.22 |
| 1st - GIA | 1,863 | 173.08 |
| Ground - GIA | 4,567 | 424.29 |
| Basement - GIA | 1,020 | 94.76 |
| Total | 10,017 | 930.62 |
Location
The property is located on College Hill at the junction with College Street and within the Queen Street Conservation Area.
Cannon Street station, which offers both underground (district and circle) and mainline services is within easy walking distance. Mansion House underground station is also close by.
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Mainline Stations
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Cannon Street2 mins
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Blackfriars9 mins
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London Bridge10 mins
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City Thameslink10 mins
Underground Station
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Cannon Street2 mins
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Mansion House2 mins
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Bank4 mins
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Monument5 mins
Further Information
Rates Payable To be confirmed
Service Charge n/a
Estate Charge n/a
Description
The Church of St Michael Paternoster Royal was founded and built by Sir Richard Whittington, Mayor in 1397. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London and re-built by Sir Christopher Wren. It was damaged during the Second World War and restored with the addition of office accommodation in 1968. It is Grade 1 listed.
The property is no longer used for worship and can be used for a variety of business uses under Class E of the Town & Country Planning Act, subject to consent from the Diocese of London and the Church Commissioners.
Specifications
High ceilings in the nave.
Upper floor offices.
Small former flat on part ground and 1st floor.
Stained glass windows.
Spiral staircase to bell tower.
Viewings
By appointment only via sole agents, Kinney Green.
Terms
A sale of the building is offered on a new 125 year lease at a nominal ground rent.
Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011
The sale will be subject to and in accordance with The Church of England’s Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 and will require agreement of the Church Commissioners standard covenants.
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