Property
St Mary of Wedale Church is an attractive Category B Listed Gothic
Revival church occupying a prominent elevated position within the
village of Stow. Dating from the mid-to-late 19th century, the traditional
sandstone building extends to approximately 5,420 sq. ft. and
comprises a spacious worship area, ancillary kitchen/store
accommodation, vestry facilities and a first-floor bell gantry and storage
area. The church is set within mature, landscaped grounds accessed via
a gravel driveway and surrounded by established trees and boundary
planting. The building retains many original architectural features
including stained-glass windows, exposed timber roof trusses,
decorative stone detailing and traditional pew seating.
Services
The property is understood to benefit from mains electricity, water and
drainage services. Heating is provided by wall-mounted electric
radiators, while artificial lighting is predominantly via suspended fittings
throughout the church accommodation.
Planning
The property is currently used as a church and is understood to benefit
from Class 10 (Non-Residential Institutions) use. The building is
Category B Listed and located within the Stow Conservation Area,
therefore any alterations or change of use are likely to require the
appropriate planning permissions and Listed Building Consent. The
property may be suitable for a range of alternative uses, including
residential, community, leisure, cultural, educational or commercial
purposes, subject to obtaining all necessary statutory consents. The
generous site and established grounds may provide further
opportunities, subject to detailed investigation and planning approval.
EPC Rating – D
Local Area
Stow is a picturesque Borders village situated approximately 26 miles south of
Edinburgh on the A7 trunk road. The village benefits from excellent transport links,
including Stow Railway Station on the Borders Railway line, providing direct
connections to Edinburgh and Tweedbank. Local bus services also operate through
the village, while nearby Galashiels offers a wider range of shopping, leisure and
professional services. Surrounded by attractive countryside and located within the
scenic Gala Water Valley, Stow combines rural character with convenient accessibility,
making it an appealing destination for residential, community and visitor-focused
uses.
