Former St Joseph's Church, Cwmaman, Aberdare, CF44 6PF
- SIZE AVAILABLE
3,818 sq ft
355 sq m
- SECTOR
Commercial property for sale
Key features
- For Sale Via Online Auction
- Auction Date - 7th July 2026
- Redevelopment potential subject to planning
- Unlisted status
- Freehold Sale together with surrounding land
- Buyers premium applies - please refer to legal pack for further information
Description
The church is constructed of rock-faced sandstone with Bath stone dressings to the windows, doors, and buttresses. The building is not listed.
The subject property is located within Cwmaman, a small former mining village located in the Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales.
Cwmaman is accessible via the A4059 and A4061, which connect to the larger towns of Aberdare and Hirwaun. These in turn link to the A470 and M4, the major routes into Cardiff and beyond.
St Joseph’s Church is situated on the southern side of the Aman Valley, at the end of St Joseph’s Terrace. The building stands on a sloping site with views over the river below.
As a registered charity (registered charity number 1142813) our Client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a Chartered Surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. In line with these obligations our Client reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the auction if on the advice of our appointed Chartered Surveyor doing so is considered to be in the best interests of the charity.
The property currently falls within planning use D1 of the Use Classes Order. Alternative uses may be possible subject to planning permission. Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries with the local planning authority if they wish to consider any changes to the use of the building.
It is understood electricity, gas and water services are available to the property. Please note these have not been used since the closure of the church. Prospective purchasers must make their own detailed enquiries regarding the location and capacity of all services and sewers, and their adequacy to serve the property.
Freehold held under Title Number CYM446572 with Vacant Possession.
The sale will be subject to our client’s standard terms of sale as set out in the attached appendix entitled "Freehold Sale of Former Joseph’s Church, Cwmaman - Purchaser's Covenants".
Brochures
Former St Joseph's Church, Cwmaman, Aberdare, CF44 6PF
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Cwnbach Station1.8 miles
- Fernhill Station2.0 miles
- Aberdare Station2.1 miles
Notes
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