Greenfields Street, Shrewsbury

***Auction Guide Price £50,000 - £75,000***
A characterful and particularly substantial Methodist Chapel boasting approximately 3,800 sq ft of versatile internal accommodation which offers excellent potential for a variety of onwards usages, subject to LA consent, conveniently situated in an extremely popular residential location on the the edge of Shrewsbury.

Description - Halls are favoured with instructions from Shropshire & Marches Methodist Circuit to offer Greenfields Methodist Church for sale by Public Auction.

The Church was opened in October 1908 and in March 1935 it was agreed that it would change its name to "Methodist" from "Welseyan". It was constructed in a style which at the time was described as "Art Nouveau Gothic" and encompassed a tower and steeple. At the time, it was reputed to be able to seat 250 people with an additional 250 people in the School Room if necessary.

The Church, which retains numerous interesting original features including internal timber panelling, superb stained glass windows, altar with timber balustrades, pulpit and pipe organ, therefore has huge potential for a variety of alternative usages such as residential flats, a single dwelling, Airbnb, offices, gym, etc (subject to obtaining the necessary LA planning consent). A major feature of the Church is the most extensive internal accommodation which at present includes:-

Entrance Porch, Chapel, Vestry, Cellars, School Room, Lobby, WC's, Kitchen, Meeting Room, Reception Hall

There is very good head height in many of the rooms, making provision of a second floor possible, again, subject to obtaining the necessary LA planning consent.

Halls, the Auctioneers, strongly recommend an immediate inspection of Greenfields Methodist Church to appreciate its most unusual nature, the extensive internal accommodation, the convenient location and the major possibilities which it has to offer.

Situation - The Church is situated in a residential area of Shrewsbury called "Greenfields" which is particularly popular as it is within walking distance of local shops and the centre of the town which has a most extensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Shrewsbury has a main line railway station giving easy access south to the Midlands and beyond and north to Chester, Crewe and beyond.

Directions - From Shrewsbury, take the Ellesmere Road and after passing the Greenfields terrace of shops on the right hand side turn right down Greenfield Street and the Church will be found on the right hand side, after a short distance.

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Accommodation - The accommodation comprises:

Arched timber double entrance doors opening into the:

Entrance Porch (2.35 X 2.35) - With a tiled floor, arched stained glass window to side elevation and partly glazed timber door opening into the :

Chapel (16.03 X 9.6) - With magnificent original internal features and a part carpeted and part parquet block floor, superb stained glass windows, part timber panelling to walls, gas wall heaters, approx. 7.2 metres to ceiling, raised Altar area with timber balustrades, timber pulpit and pipe organ still in situ.

Door from Altar area in to a:

Vestry (3.25 X 2.51) - With a gas wall heater, timber panelling to lower walling, old tiled fireplace, recessed cupboard and door to a:

Separate Side Passage - with door to the street to the front and steps down to the:

Cellars (12.87 X 3.59) - Comprising three chambers with steps up and door into the WC area

A partly glazed pedestrian door leads from the Chapel to the Reception Hall and folding internal doors open in to the:

School Room (10.42 X 7.53) - With 4 x radiators/heaters, a raised stage area to one end with storage cupboards to either side, superb stained glass windows, recessed storage cupboards, 4.11 metres to ceiling, and door in to a:

Lobby (3 X 1.2 + 1 X 1.3) - With a hand basin (h & c) radiator, door to cellars and doors in to:

Separate Toilets - 1 x WC and 1 x DISABLED WC
A door leads from the School Room into the:

Kitchen (3.87 X 5.36) - With stained glass windows, radiator, an extensive range of fitted kitchen units with base units below and work surfaces over, a "Stoves" range style cooker, three single drainer sink units (H and C) with hot and cold taps (one for children), wall mounted matching units and an inset Worcester wall mounted boiler which, we understand, heats the domestic hot water and heaters.

An internal door leads from the School Room into the:

Meeting Room (8.29 X 3.93) - With a carpeted floor, arched stained glass window overlooking Greenfield Street, two wall heaters, two radiators, fitted cupboards with work surfaces over and door back into the:

Reception Hall (2.01 X 4.26) - With a carpeted floor, arched partly glazed timber doors opening out to Greenfield Street, and secondary doors back in to the Chapel and the School Room.

Outside - Included in the property is an area of ground to the front and the side of the Church, which might be able to be used for parking, (subject to obtaining the necessary LA planning permission).

Services - We understand the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. However, interested parties are advised to verify all information regarding services for themselves.

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

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

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

Method Of Sale - The Church will be offered for sale by Public Auction on Friday, 26th September 2025 at Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR at 2 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 - The Church 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, Ellesmere Office, The Square, Ellesmere, Shrewsbury SY12 0AW, (Mr Allen Gittins) or MFG Solicitors, 9 Corve Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1DE, (Mr Peter Stephens) 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 property will be responsible for paying a Buyers Premium, in addition to the purchase price and due on the day of the 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 Church is sold before, at or after the Auction.

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