Thorn Lane, Stoke St Milborough, Ludlow

*** AUCTION GUIDE PRICE £10,000 - £20,000 ***

An attractive Grade II listed Methodist Chapel of great charm and character which has great potential for a variety of alternative uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission) in a picturesque location on the side of the Brown Clee with panoramic views of Clee Hill.

Description - An attractive Grade II listed Methodist Chapel of great charm and character which has great potential for a variety of alternative uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission) in a picturesque location on the side of the Brown Clee with panoramic views of Clee Hill.

Location - Blackthorn Methodist Chapel occupies a peaceful rural position on Thorn Lane within the parish of Stoke St Milborough, set amidst attractive south Shropshire countryside.
11.5 miles from Bridgnorth and 8.8 miles from Ludlow, the chapel is located just off the B4364, on Thorn Lane.

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The Property - Blackford Methodist Chapel is a picturesque Grade II Listed primitive Methodist Church which is believed to date back to 1869.

It retains numerous original features including attractive arched stained glass windows, timber panelling, Calor gas lights, timber pulpit and pews.

The chapel extends to 5.23m x 7.67m, with an external entrance porch.

Halls, the Auctioneers strongly recommend an inspection of Blackford Methodist Chapel to appreciate the possibilities and location which the property has to offer.

Outside - The chapel is approached off the council maintained country lane up stone steps to a paved path, with ornate cast fencing to the front.

Services - We understand that there are no services connected to the property.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Halls Kidderminster

Method Of Sale - The land is to be offered for sale via Auction on Friday 1st May 2026 at 2pm at Halls Holding House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR

Anti Money Laundering - PLEASE NOTE that any person buying or bidding at auction MUST produce TWO forms of identification documentation. One to confirm their name and residential address, i.e, utility bill or bank statement and one photo ID, i.e, passport or driving licence. We will be unable to accept your bid unless you have registered with us and produced suitable ID.

LEGAL PACK A legal pack will be prepared by the Solicitor in advance of the auction. A copy can be requested from the Selling Agent (see Conditions of Sale below).

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 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.

Buyer's Premium - In addition to the contract deposit required, buyers should note when bidding, that on the fall of the hammer, they will be responsible for paying a Buyer's Premium. This is additional to the purchase price and is set at 2.5% plus VAT, of the "hammer price", subject to a minimum fee of £3,000 plus VAT (£3,600). The fee will apply whether the lot is purchased before, at or after the auction.

Guide Price/Reserve - Guides are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.

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