Wood Lane, Hinstock, Market Drayton.

***Auction Guide Price £25,000 - £30,000***
A superbly situated detached Methodist Chapel of great character, which has great potential for a variety of alternative usages (subject to Local Authority Planning Consents), in a most convenient location close to the centre of the popular village of Hinstock.

Description - Halls are favoured with instructions from the Market Drayton Methodist Circuit to offer Hinstock Methodist Chapel in Hinstock for sale by Public Auction.

Hinstock Methodist Chapel is a most interesting Wesleyan Methodist Chapel of great character, believed to have been constructed in 1831.

The Chapel retains numerous interesting original features and therefore has huge potential for a variety of alternative usages such as a dwelling, Air BnB, offices, gym, etc (subject to the necessary local authority planning consents) and has the unusual bonus of having a garden adjacent, which could become a major feature of the property.

Halls, the Auctioneers, strongly recommend an early inspection to appreciate its unusual nature, convenient location and the possibilities which it has to offer.

Situation - Hinstock Methodist Chapel is situated in a convenient location close to the centre of the popular North Shropshire village of Hinstock which has good local amenities to include a Public House, Primary School, Village Shop/Post Office and Parish Church. The towns of Newport (3 miles), Market Drayton (6.5 miles), Telford (15 miles) and the County Town of Shrewsbury (19 miles) are all within easy motoring distance and all have a comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds.

Directions - From the A41, turn into Hinstock. Continue for a short distance to the centre of the village, turn left at the roundabout on to the A529 signposted "Market Drayton" and continue for a short distance and the Chapel will be found on the left hand side identified by a Halls For Sale Board.

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Accommodation - The accommodation comprises:

Entrance Porch - 1.42 x 1.36 (4'7" x 4'5") - With a quarry tiled floor and door into the:

Chapel - 9.15 x 4.65 (30'0" x 15'3") - With carpeted floor, five wall mounted electric heaters, three attractive arched windows to front elevation, dado rail and inspection hatch to roof space.

Outside - A railed concreted ramp leads from the pavement to a concreted area leading to the front door, and to the:
STORE ROOM (5'2 x 4'11)(1.6m x 1.5m)

Garden - The garden is an unusual feature of the property and is to the southern side of the Chapel comprising a patio area and area of lawn. This has great potential for landscaping according to one's individual requirements.

Services - We understand that the Chapel has the benefit of a mains electricity supply.
We are informed that mains water and drainage are available very close by. However, all interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves regarding this.

Planning - Full planning permission was granted on 16th August 2023 for "erection of replacement entrance to include Disabled WC and accessible access ramp access and associated works". The application number for this was 23/02580/FUL. A copy of the plans are available from the Agents on request.

Tenure & Possession - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authorities - Shropshire Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8HB.
Severn Trent Water, Regis Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8RU.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the Auctioneers Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. Tel: , Email:

Method Of Sale - The Chapel will be offered for sale by Public Auction on Friday 25th July 2025 at Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY4 3DR at 3 pm. The Auctioneers, as agents for the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The Auctioneers, further, reserve the right to sell the property privately, prior to Auction without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision.

Contract & Special Conditions Of Sale (Legal Pack) - The Chapel will be sold subject to the Special Conditions of Sale, which are not to be read at the time of sale, but can be requested from Halls, the Auctioneers or the Solicitors Sintons, FAO Jessica Field, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6DB / ). Email: /jessica. prior to the date of the auction. The purchasers shall be deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof, whether he/she has read the Special Conditions of Sale or not.

Buyers Premium - Please note that the purchaser(s) of this land will be responsible for paying a Buyers Premium, in addition to the purchase price and due on the day of Auction, which has been set at 2.5% of the purchase price, plus VAT or a minimum fee of £3,000, plus VAT (£3,600). This will apply if the Chapel is sold before, at or after the Auction.

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