25 The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5

Rare Opportunity to purchase a Grade-II Listed Church
Freehold sale
Grade-II Listed Church, built circa 1906-1908
Exceptional architectural characteristics
Located in the heart of Middlesbrough
Total plot area of approximately 0.56 acres (0.22 hectares) or thereabouts.
Excellent location close to A66 & A19 arterial routes
Potential for redevelopment opportunities subject to planning

Description
Built in circa 1906-1908 as a purpose-built church, the rear portion of the property, originally constructed as a school, has since been incorporated into the main church building. The property comprises of church hall area plus ancillary accommodation including organ loft, vestry, guild rooms, basement, mezzanine seating, choir, kitchen, WCs and disabled facilities.

The property is of Edwardian Baroque style construction, being smooth red brick masonry with concrete dressings beneath a pitched Welsh slate roof covering.

The sale covers the entire site, outlined in red on the enclosed plan. This includes the footprint of the main church building, complemented by surrounding hardstanding grounds that offer ample external parking. Adding to its appeal, the property also boasts an enclosed garden/play area at the rear, accessed through a timber-panelled gateway. The property may be suitable for a variety of uses, including development, subject to obtaining necessary planning permission.

Accommodation
The property includes the following gross internal areas:

Ground Floor 537 sq m / 5,787 sq ft
First Floor 232 sq m / 2,495 sq ft
Property Total 769 sq m / 8,282 sq ft

Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for freehold sale with vacant possession upon completion.

Overage
A development clawback will apply to the sale of the church for a period of 25 years, commencing from the sale date. This provision entitles the current seller to receive 50% of any increase in the property's value (uplift) resulting from the grant of planning permission for residential use.

Local Authority
Middlesbrough City Council, House, Elm Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2DA.

Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs in respect of the transaction.

Local Taxation
The property is currently used as a place of religious worship and so does not comprise a commercial hereditament for Business Rates purposes.

Nor does the property include any residential accommodation. As a result, no Council Tax is payable in respect of the property either.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.

Use Class
The current use class of the property is within F1(F) public worship or religious instruction (or in connection with such use) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) .

EPC
As a Grade II-Listed place of religious worship, the property is exempt from the requirement to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate.

VAT
All figures quoted herein are exclusive of VAT. All offers are to be made to GFW on this basis.

Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with Anti –Money Laundering Regulations, prospective Purchasers will be required to provide 2 forms of identification together with confirmation as to the source of funding.

Important Notice
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The property is located along The Avenue within the affluent and highly sought-after area of Linthorpe. The property is well served by local amenities and facilities, with an array of boutique shops and businesses located nearby along Oxford Road as well as a number of quality local schools also close at hand.

The property also benefits from excellent accessibility in addition to its attractive position, with the A66, A19 and A172 all in easy reach providing connectivity from across Middlesbrough as well as the wider Teesside conurbation.