Seven Kings Methodist Church, Seven Kings Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8DQ

Grade II Listed Methodist Church and Associated Land

For Sale by Public Online Auction on 15/05/2024 13:00

Location
The subject is situated between Seven Kings Road and Balmoral Gardens, to the south of High Road (A118). Heading westwards, the High Road intersects with the A406 North Circular Road after Ilford town centre, while heading east leads through Romford to provide access with the A127 Southend Arterial road. The immediate area comprises a combination of retail and residential uses. Seven Kings town centre, situated immediately to the north and west of the subject, provides the nearest major retail provision, providing a range of predominantly independent retailers.

In terms of transport links, the property is situated approximately 55m to the south east of Seven Kings railway station, which provides regular services to London Liverpool Street taking less than 20 minutes via national rail or Elizabeth Line services.

Description
The property comprises a Grade II listed Methodist church and associated land, constructed in the early 20th Century.

The property is constructed in a traditional manner, with brick and stone elevations beneath a pitched and tiled roof, with stained glass windows within stone frames. To the south of the property, there is a bell tower and spire. To the north of the site, there is a single-storey out-building, constructed in a similar manner to the remaining property, albeit entirely separate, with a dedicated entrance door.

Internally, the individual floors vary in size and layout. Generally each floor benefits from natural light. The lower-ground and ground floors incorporate an under croft hall area for Sunday school, along with associated ancillary, meeting and storage space, along with a kitchen.

The first floor houses the main hall of worship, with original organ, vestries and storage areas, along with a mezzanine seating area and entrance lobby.

Generally, walls and ceilings are plastered and painted, with either concrete, timber, or carpeted flooring. The main hall of worship incorporates fitted timber pews and columns, along with a timber framed nave.

The property sits on a site of approximately 0.149 hectares (0.369 acres).

Tenure
Freehold.

Planning
The Vendor has commissioned a 'Planning Feasibility Report' which we have included within the legal documents. Please note, this is not to be relied upon.

Planning Authority
The London Borough of Redbridge

No EPC required

Refer to the legal documentation

Note
The property is Grade II Listed (entry 1412315) which concerns the main church building and wrought-iron gates and piers around the perimeter of the site. The property incorporates a range of finishes and architectural details, which are described in greater detail within the property's listing at the following link: ( further information please go to