St Cuthberts Church, Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 5HE

Substantial detached two storey former church. Landmark period building dating from circa 1895. Gross internal area 461.46 sq. m. (4,967 sq. ft.). Site area extending to 0.154 acres (0.062 Hectares). Attractive stone elevations with a wealth of original period features. Suitable for community, leisure or redevelopment uses STPP. Prominent corner position in popular Heaton district. Freehold opportunity offered via auction.

Auction Guide Price £299,950 +
Ref I445

Live Auction on Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Option 1
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Location
The property occupies a prominent corner position on the corner of Heaton Road and Cardigan Terrace in the popular Heaton area of Newcastle upon Tyne. This well-established and vibrant suburb lies approximately 2 miles east of Newcastle City Centre and is known for its strong community feel, period housing, and growing mix of independent businesses. Heaton Road serves as a key local thoroughfare, benefitting from regular bus services and providing direct access to both the city centre and the nearby coastal areas. The surrounding area offers a wide range of amenities including cafés, restaurants, shops, and recreational facilities, with Heaton Park and Jesmond Dene both within easy reach.

The property is also conveniently located for access to the A1058 Coast Road, offering excellent transport links to the wider Tyne & Wear region, as well as Newcastle Central Station and Newcastle International Airport. This highly visible corner site benefits from strong passing traffic and footfall, making it a landmark building within the local area and suitable for a variety of alternative uses (subject to the necessary consents).

Description
A substantial and distinctive detached former church building occupying a prominent corner position within the popular Heaton district of Newcastle upon Tyne. Originally constructed as a Presbyterian Church, the property comprises a striking period building arranged over predominantly single-storey accommodation together with ancillary two-storey sections and additional rear accommodation providing a range of supporting rooms and facilities.

Believed to date from circa 1895, the property retains a wealth of original character and architectural interest, featuring attractive stone elevations beneath pitched slate roofs and incorporating a variety of traditional ecclesiastical design features. These include arched windows, decorative stone detailing, impressive vaulted ceilings with exposed timber trusses, and an imposing street frontage that creates a strong presence within the surrounding area.

Internally, the accommodation extends to a large open-plan worship hall together with ancillary meeting rooms, offices, kitchen facilities, WCs and additional support accommodation. The building benefits from a mixture of timber and solid flooring, with windows comprising a combination of timber-framed and uPVC units. The extensive internal layout offers considerable flexibility and may lend itself to a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining all necessary statutory consents.

Occupying a highly visible position at the junction of Heaton Road and Cardigan Terrace, the property benefits from excellent prominence, good levels of natural light and convenient access to local amenities, public transport links and Newcastle City Centre. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature, with on-street parking available nearby. The property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark period building with significant character, suitable for continued community, educational, leisure, religious or other redevelopment opportunities, subject to planning.

Floor Area
The total gross internal floor area extends to approximately 461.46 sq. m. (4,967 sq. ft.).

Site Area
0.062 Hectares (0.154 Acres)

Title Number
TY481009

Tenure
Freehold

Auction
Live online auction, bidding starts Tuesday 30th June 2026, terms and conditions apply, see website agentspropertyauction.com

Auction Guide Price
£299,950 +

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through this office.

Auctioneer's Note
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority regarding any proposed future use or redevelopment of the property.