Llanwrda, SA19

*** TO BE SOLD BY ON-LINE AUCTION *** AUCTION GUIDE PRICE: £27,000.  This Auction will be held by our Joint Auctioneers, Auction House Wales - *** Bidding will open at 12 Noon on Monday 22nd June 2026 and will run until 12 Noon on Wednesday 24th June 2026

***  An interesting renovation and development opportunity (subject to consent)   ***  Traditional stone and slate former Church retaining attractive original character   ***  An unique historic building offering significant charm and architectural appeal   ***  Potential for conversion for alternative uses (subject to the necessary Planning Consents)   ***  One large nave with fitted pews and raised pulpit with a vestry to the side   ***  Original features - Stained glass windows and original beams  ***  A small area to the rear is included within the sale and provides useful outdoor amenity space   ***  Peaceful rural edge of Village location in the Community of Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire   ***  Set within an established graveyard which surrounds the property (graveyard not included within the sale)   ***  Pedestrian right of way granted over accessway to the building   ***  On street parking available nearby   ***  Appealing project for Developers, Investors or those seeking an unique restoration opportunity

It is understood that only an electricity supply is connected to the property. Please note this has not been used since the closure of the church. Prospective purchasers must make their own detailed enquiries regarding the location and capacity of the current service and its adequacy to serve the property along with any future required services.

LOCATION

Capel Dewi Sant stands within lovely countryside on a crossroads, some 2 miles North from Llanwrda within North Carmarthenshire, and being convenient to the nearby Market Towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

An interesting opportunity to acquire a traditional stone and slate redundant Church situated in the rural village of Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire. The building retains much of its original character and offers scope for sympathetic renovation or potential for alternative use (subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained). The building is not listed and was built in 1904 as a Mission Church to serve the remote area. The Architect was Mr David Jenkins of Llandeilo, a prolific Designer of religious and secular buildings locally. The perpendicular Chancery and open timbered porch adds a little arts and crafts character. The building is of dressed local stone and comprises of a large nave with a side Vestry.

Internally it enjoys its original fitted pews and pulpit with a side Vestry. A particular feature also is the stained glass windows.

The sale comprises the former Church building and grounds shown edged Red on the sale plan. The Churchyard (edge...

NAVE

37' 5" x 17' 0" (11.40m x 5.18m). With pitch pine pews with two raised platforms to the front.

NAVE (SECOND IMAGE)

NAVE (THIRD IMAGE)

VESTRY

9' 10" x 4' 6" (3.00m x 1.37m). With Black and White quarry tiled flooring.

FRONT OF PROPERTY

SIDE ELEVATION

REAR OF PROPERTY

PURCHASER'S COVENANTS

The sale will be subject to our Client's standard Terms of Sale as set out below.

The property is shown edged red on the plan and consists of the former church and land. The retained churchyard is shown edged green and includes the accessway coloured purple.
The property must not be used for:

• Manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol.
• Religious use.
• Immoral, sacrilegious, offensive or noisy purposes; use for the occult or psychic mediums; use as a club or any use which may cause nuisance or annoyance to the vendor or the use of the retained churchyard; weddings.

The property must cease to be called Capel Dewi Sant and must not be called by any name that is associated with its use as a church or the dedication ‘Dewi Sant’ or ‘David’.
The purchaser must agree:

• Not to interfere with the use of the retained churchyard or to interfere with any legitimate visitors. It shall be the vendor’s decision as to...

AUCTION GUIDANCE

The property will be offered for sale subject to the conditions of sale and unless previously sold or withdrawn and a legal pack will be available prior to the Auction for inspection. For further information on the auction process please see Auction House Guide at

GUIDE PRICE

Guide prices are issued as an indication of the expected sale price which could be higher or lower. The reserve price, which is confidential to the vendor and the auctioneer is the minimum amount at which the vendor will sell the property for and will be within a range of guide prices quoted or within 10% of a fixed guide price. The guide price can be subject to change.

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AGENTS COMMENTS

An exciting opportunity to acquire a former Church in fine rural surroundings.

CHARITY STATEMENT

As a Registered Charity (registered charity number: 1142813) our Client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a Chartered Surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. In line with these obligations our Client reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the auction if on the advice of our appointed Chartered Surveyor doing so is considered to be in the best interests of the Charity.

PLANNING

The property currently falls within planning use D1 of the Use Classes Order. Alternative uses may be possible subject to planning permission. Prospective Purchasers must make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority.

TENURE AND POSSESSION

We are informed the property is of Freehold Tenure and will be vacant on completion. No onward chain.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

The successful Purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include Passport/Photo Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill. Proof of funds will also be required or mortgage in principle papers if a mortgage is required.