Place of worship for sale
Former Chellaston Methodist Church, High Street, Chellaston, Derby DE73 6TB
- PROPERTY TYPE
Place of Worship
- SIZE
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Key features
- Auction: 26.02.2026 09:00
- Former Place of Worship with adjoining Assembly Hall, Kitchen, and ancillary space
- Extending to 2,780 sq. ft. / 258.3 sqm. or thereabouts, within a site of 0.22-acres / 0.089-hectares
- Situated in a slightly elevated position above High Street, within Chellaston
- Suitable for a variety of uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent
- Offered for sale with immediate vacant possession
- A rare and exciting investment opportunity
- EPC Rating: Exempt
Description
For sale on 26 February 2026
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The auction will commence at 09:00.
On behalf of Gadsby Nichols - Derby
The property comprises a traditional Methodist Church, constructed in or around 1873, together with an assembly hall built to the rear, in 1901. The Church is of traditional solid brick construction, under a pitched roof with exposed trusses internally, and is overclad with concrete tiles.
The Church benefits from entrance hall/porch with UPVC-framed double glazed doors, and access through to a reception/Vestry, with beamed ceiling and timber flooring, with Organ balcony above. There is access through to the place of Worship, with part-timberclad walls, exposed roof trusses, radiant hot water heating pipes, and suspended lighting.
The assembly hall to the rear provides reception/hall with laminate flooring, fluorescent strip lighting and part-fitted kitchen, with serving hatch to the assembly hall. The main hall has laminate flooring, and incorporates a stage area. In addition, there are an accessible WC, and ladies WC. Externally, are landscaped grounds, and prefabricated outside store area.
The property is situated in a slightly elevated position above High Street, close to the junction with Derby Road and Swarkstone Road, within the centre of Chellaston. The immediate surrounding area is put to mixed uses, and the site immediately adjoins the Lawns Hotel, and is conveniently located for a range of facilities, including Highbury Community Centre, Chellaston Academy, and Lidl.
Floor Areas:
Church 1,379 sq. ft. 137.4 sqm.
Church Hall 1,301 sq. ft. 120.87 sqm.
Prefabricated Store 100 sq. ft. 9.3 sqm.
Planning The local planning authority is Derby City Council, and the property currently falls within Use Class F1, Place of Worship, as defined by the Town and Country (use Classes) Order 1987, (Amended) (England) Regulations 2020.
Alternative uses may be appropriate, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. We would recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.
Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.
Draft Sales Details These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Exempt
Terms:
Auction Details:
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under an Unconditional sale type.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
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• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
• Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT).
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Former Chellaston Methodist Church, High Street, Chellaston, Derby DE73 6TB
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Peartree Station2.5 miles
- Spondon Station3.1 miles
- Derby Station3.4 miles
Notes
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