Southbourne

A Freehold Former Church and Hall with parking - A superb opportunity for Developers, Investors and Occupiers
Location
The Former Southbourne Evangelical Church presents a unique opportunity to acquire a site in the sought after location of Southbourne, a short distance from Southbourne beach awarded both a Blue Flag award and named the best beach in the South of England in 2024 by The Times.

Southbourne is a suburb / coastal district of Bournemouth, part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority. There is a strong local community feel, with many independent shops, cafés, and restaurants along its high street, Southbourne Grove. The area is attractive to families, retirees, and anyone who enjoys good access to the beach and coastal walk while still being close to local amenities and services.
Southbourne Grove is approximately just over a mile away and Southbourne beach approximately 0.3 miles. The highly recommended school of St. Peters is approximately 0.2 miles away. In addition, the site is approximately 1.9 miles away from Pokesdown train station, the mainline railway station, providing regular services to Southampton, Winchester and London Waterloo.
Description
The site is comprised of a fairly rectangular piece of land with a relatively flat topography, housing two detached buildings. The primary building where services were held is located at the front of the site and the auxiliary building used for children's play, with the kitchen to the rear. The site extends to approximately 0.33 acres (0.13 ha). There is a large external area partially lawned to the South and East, with a large area of hardstanding car park to the north.
Planning
The site has been identified as suitable for a variety of uses including the potential opportunity for residential development STPP. The site lies within the settlement boundary and the buildings are not listed or in a conservation area. We understand the church congregation are relocating to larger premises nearby. Local planning authority: BCP Council

Offers in excess of £850,000 plus VAT are invited subject to planning and contract. Unconditional offers will also be considered for the freehold interest with vacant possession.

Offers should be emailed clearly marked with `Admiralty Road, Southbourne' in the title, no later than 12 Noon, Friday 5th December 2025 to Lynsey Caunter

Although it is our client's intention to sell the property, they reserve the right not to accept the highest or any indeed any offer

Offers should include:
1. Identity of the proposed purchaser.
2. Purchase price.
3. Confirmation of funding and if the offer is subject to external funding. Please provide proof of funding in the form of a bank statement or evidence of an approved loan.
4. Confirmation that the marketing information has been reviewed.
5. Proposed timescales for exchange and completion.
6. Identity of the purchaser¿s solicitors.
7. Confirmation of Board approval, if required.
8. Any other conditions
9. Confirmation of understanding the restrictive covenant 1965.
Tenure
The freehold site is being sold with vacant possession upon completion. The site is held under title (DT244300). N.B There is a restrictive covenant dated 1965. Please contact us for further information.
VAT
We have been informed by our client that the premises are currently elected for VAT.
Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents, Goadsby, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.
EPC Rating
E - 115 (Church)

E - 104 (Church Hall)
Important
VAT:
Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be added to the sale price or rent quoted, we recommend that prospective buyers satisfy themselves and establish the VAT implications prior to entering into any agreement.

SERVICES:
Enquiries should be made to the appropriate authorities and prospective purchases are advised that they are entirely responsible for ensuring that their proposed needs are met.

AGENTS NOTE:
All measurements are approximate only. The site area measurement has been taken from an ordnance survey extract and has not been checked on site by Goadsby. Therefore, any measurement cannot be guaranteed and prospective buyers should satisfy themselves prior to entering into any agreement.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under Anti Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.

ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.