Church Road North, Skegness

This is an exciting opportunity to purchase the Former Scout and Guide Hall which is a single storey building conveniently situated for the town and having a gross external floor area of 125.11sq m or 1,346sq ft. Most suitable for community, leisure or employment uses (prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regards to planning). The internal layout has a large main room with four smaller anti-rooms including toilets and a reception hall. The property is accessed via a shared vehicular right of way from Church Road North leading to the Car park of St Clements Church and other adjoining properties and includes an area for limited car parking.

For Sale by Informal Tender
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 20th June 2025

The Property - The building is accessed via a right of way over the private roadway and parking leading from Church Road North and accommodating various properties including the St Clements Church. The building is accessed via a pair of wooden entrance doors which open into the:

Reception Hall - 6.43m x 2.24m (21'1" x 7'4") - The building is accessed via a pair of wooden entrance doors.

Office - 4.14m x 2.51m (13'6" x 8'2") - With a single glazed window.

Cloakrooms - 3.89m x 2.57m (12'9" x 8'5" ) - Split into 2 cloakrooms, each with a WC and wash hand basin.

Serving Area - 2.57m x 2.41m (8'5" x 7'10") - With hatch into the main hall and single glazed side window.

Store Room - 2.51m x 2.39m (8'2" x 7'10") -

Main Hall - 8.41m x 7.49m (27'7" x 24'6") - Having four single glazed windows each with an electric heater over, fire safety door onto side concreted area and suspended ceiling.

The Site - The building occupies the majority of the site which is outlined in red on the attached plan. It includes an area to the front sufficient for the parking of two vehicles. Note: The northern boundary to this property is to remain unfenced to allow both vehicular and pedestrian rights of way for the adjoining property.

Outgoings - As a non-residential building, the hall has a rateable value which was set on 1/4/2023 at a rate of £2,500 with rates payable to East Lindsey District Council. The previous use was exempt from Business Rates however we are informed that the rates payable for the year 2025/26 would be £1206.72 assuming no small business rate relief is available.

Viewing - Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Skegness office at the address shown below.

Tenure & Possession - The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services - We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Planning - In the past the property has been used for the benefit of Scouts and Guides as a meeting hall. In the agent’s opinion, it is likely that the local planning authority would support the change of use to another community, leisure or employment use. Residential properties are in the locality and the building lies within close proximity of the Listed Church. The site is within a Flood Zone 3A as designated by the Environment Agency. Prospective purchasers are responsible for satisfying themselves that their intended use will be supported by East Lindsey District Council.

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Directions - From Roman Bank (A52) turning at the traffic lights onto Burgh Road (A158). Proceed along Burgh Road, taking the second turning left into Lyndhurst Avenue, then second left again into Church Road North, past The Skegness Academy and next left towards St Clements Church whereupon the hall will be found on the right hand side just before the Church.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender and best and final offers (subject to contract only) should be made in writing upon the attached form (with the terms on the reverse) in a sealed envelope marked “Scout Hut Tender” in the top left hand corner to the Agents: Willsons, 16 Algitha Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2AG or by email to , subject “Scout Hut Tender” To arrive no later than:
12 noon, Friday 20th June 2025.

•It is the responsibility of potential purchasers to ensure that post and email submissions have been received by the agent.

•All offers should be stated in £ sterling and it is recommended that offers are made for an odd figure to avoid the possibility of duplicate bids.

•Escalating offers or offers made by reference to other offers will not be accepted.

•The vendor does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any particular offer.

•The purchaser will be required to provide proof of funds.

•The purchaser will be expected to exchange contracts and complete the purchase without any undue delay.

Local Authority - East Lindsey District Council, The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PH - Tel: