St Cuthbert's Church, Stockton Road, Hartlepool

The site is broadly rectangular in shape and extends to approximately 0.74 acres (0.30 hectares). It accommodates St Cuthbert Church, a presbytery, and a parish hall with a commercial kitchen, all of which adjoin one another via a single storey central corridor An undeveloped area of land, previously accommodating a care home which has since been demolished, is located to the south of the site A car park is situated to the east, accessible from Stockton Road.

Built in 1928 the presbytery is located to the centre of the site. It is brick built and is covered by a slate hipped roof It has large bay windows to the main gable elevation, decorative quoins and exposed lintels. The dwelling benefits from having two integral garages. Internally, it has a number of reception and office rooms at ground floor level, and five bedrooms with various ancillary rooms at first floor level.

Adjoining the presbytery is a large, two storey nave which has a mezzanine floor Internally it has white plastered walls, recessed arched windows to the upper levels and oak panelled doors to the confessionals. A double height parish hall with a suspended ceiling is found to the rear of the site which benefits from having a commercial kitchen.

The site is located in an established residential area of Hartlepool, occupying a prominent corner position on Stockton Road and Stratford Road. Road access to Hartlepool is principally provided by the A179 from the north and the A689 to the south, both of which connect directly onto the A19 to the west. The subject property is located approximately 0.7 miles south of Hartlepool town centre, 12.5 miles north of Middlesbrough and 31.5 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The site is located approximately a mile to the south of Hartlepool train station which provides direct access to a number of key regional destinations including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, as well as national destinations including York and London Kings Cross. The subject property benefits from its proximity to Seaton Carew beach and Rift House recreational ground, as well as various other community land uses including Brieton Sports Centre and Rossmere Park.