Chapel Drove, Holbeach Drove, PE12 0TP

LOCATION The property lies on Chapel Drove, fronting onto Drove Road, the B1166, a primary road through the village from Holbeach and Peterborough. This is a village with limited amenities but close to the villages of Whaplode Drove and Gedney Hill both of which have more extensive village facilities. The nearby towns of Wisbech, Holbeach and Spalding are within easy travelling distance as is the expansion city of Peterborough lying 16 miles to the southwest. 

DESCRIPTION The property comprises a Methodist Church, built in 1833, and is a property which is well positioned in the centre of the village of Holbeach Drove.

The property has an overall frontage to Drove Road of approximately 24 metres, and a maximum depth of 14m. The site extends to approximately 210m². On a Gross external floor area basis, the building extends to approximately 81m² (875 sq.ft.). 

ACCOMMODATION  

Access from south door  

Church: 11.29m x 6.24m  

Including Kitchen area The building has wood panelling to walls and a timber floor, and a vaulted timber ceiling. 

OUTSIDE There is a small garden area to the north east, and a parking area to facilitate parking for 1 or 2 cars. We understand the property has a right of access for maintenance purposes down the south side of the building

Whilst the building is only of single floor layout at present, it has an internal ceiling height of 4.56m, with uninspected void above. The internal eaves height of the building is approximately 3.57m, and it is considered that the building could be capable of conversion to form a mezzanine in part.  

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected to the building, and the property is served by a Private drainage system (a treatment plant was installed in 2018). Drainage connections have been installed to the south of the entrance door to provide a WC.

An open water course (IDB Controlled) lies between the property and Drove Road. 

PLANNING Full Planning Consent for a change of use of the property to a single residential dwelling reference H09-0697-24 was granted subject to conditions, dated 14th November 2024.

The purchaser will be required to comply with all the Conditions of the granted Planning Consent and will be responsible for all costs in connection with doing so. Copies of the planning documents are available from the Agent's Spalding Office or alternatively a copy can be downloaded from South Holland District Council's website at

Prospective purchasers will be asked to comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations and to provide photographic identification in the form of a photocard driving licence or valid Passport, plus a proof of address.

Further information is available from the Selling Agents.

The church building is attached at its rear to outbuildings belonging to Chapel Houe, Chapel Drove. These do not form part of the property offered for sale in this listing.  

TENURE Freehold  

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Water: Anglian Water Customer Services, PO Box 10642, Harlow, Essex, CM20 9HA CALL:

District & Planning: South Holland District Council, Priory Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2XE CALL:

County & Highways: Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL CALL:

Electricity: Western Power Distribution - New Supplies - Customer Application Team, Tollend Road, Tipton, DY4 0HH CALL: 6 Email:  

PARTICULARS CONTENT / Ref: S11626 (Nov 24) 

R. Longstaff & Co LLP, their clients and any joint agents accept no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. They do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client(s) or otherwise. All areas, measurements or distances are approximate. Floor plans are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily to scale. All text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, and no guarantee is given for any apparatus, services, equipment or facilities, being connected nor in working order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves of these by inspection or otherwise.

Viewings are to be arranged by prior appointment. We make every effort to produce accurate and reliable details but if there are any particular points you would like to discuss prior to making your inspection, please contact our office. We suggest you contact us to check the availability of this property prior to travelling to the area in any case. 

ADDRESS & CONTACT  

R. Longstaff & Co LLP., 5 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1BS T: E: