Marple Bridge Methodist Church, Cote Green Lane, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DZ

Location

The property is located fronting onto Cote Green Lane at its junction with Belmont Drive, and close to its junction with Comptall Road in Marple Bridge. The property is located within a mixed predominantly residential area and located a short distance from the Northumberland Arms, a community owned public house.

Description

The property comprises a two-storey detached former Methodist church, constructed in 1833. The property offers potential for various alternative uses, subject to planning.

Accommodation

The property offers the following accommodation, measured on a gross internal floor area basis:
Ground floor
Church hall, dining room/kitchen, stores and ancillary accommodation (GIA) 276.46 sqm (2,975.81 sqft)
First floor
Church hall, store, office, vestry and ancillary accommodation (GIA) 248.53 sqm (2,675.28 sqft)
Balcony (GIA) 39.75 sqm (427.90 sqft)
Basement
Boiler room and store (GIA) 33.51 sqm (360.76 sqft)
We calculated the total gross internal area of the property to be 598.25 sqm (6,439.56 sqft)

External

The extent of external areas is to be clarified in due course. The graveyard to the right of the property will form part of the sale of the building, but this will be on a 100-year ground lease on terms to be agreed.


Services

The property is connected to mains drainage. Gas, water and electricity are connected from public supplies. The property also benefits from a gas fired central heating system. No tests have been carried out on any services.

Planning

We understand that the property was last used as a Methodist church with ancillary meeting rooms. We believe that this falls within Class F1 as outlined within the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended. The property may be suitable for various alternative uses subject to planning. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council as to the legality of their proposed use.

Price

Reduced to £375,000 excluding VAT if applicable.

Asset of community value
The owner of the subject property and Roberts & Roberts, as agents, are aware that the property has been designed an "asset of community value" and will be willing to engage with the community as part of the marketing process. As a result Roberts & Roberts are aware that they are required to notify the local planning authority before a sale of the property proceeds, allowing a period for the nominating community group to express interest and potentially bid on the property. Roberts & Roberts and the owners are happy to engage with the community in due course.

Energy Performance Certificate

As a former place of worship the property does not require an EPC for marketing purposes.