High Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3

FOR SALE — POA
UPPERMILL METHODIST CHURCH – REAR SCHOOLROOM BUILDING ONLY
A rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial Grade-quality stone-built Methodist church in the heart of Uppermill village, one of Saddleworth's most sought-after and picturesque Pennine settlements.

FOR SALE — GUIDE PRICE ON APPLICATION
UPPERMILL METHODIST CHURCH – REAR SCHOOLROOM BUILDING ONLY
Total floor area: approx. 577 sqm (6,208 sq ft)
Tenure: Freehold (absolute title)
Use class: F1 / Mixed – subject to planning
Conservation area: Yes (not listed)
PROPERTY:
A rare opportunity to acquire the rear schoolroom and ancillary accommodation building forming part of the wider Uppermill Methodist Church complex, situated in the heart of Uppermill village, one of Saddleworth's most sought–after and picturesque Pennine settlements.
IMPORTANT: The sale comprises the rear schoolroom building only (ground floor and first floor accommodation shown edged on the sale plan). The principal church building, including the main worship hall/nave, tower, spire, sanctuary and associated front church accommodation, is expressly excluded from the sale and is not included within the property being offered.
Offered for sale with vacant possession as a single freehold, the property presents an attractive conversion, redevelopment or owner–occupier opportunity, subject to any necessary consents.
Occupying a prominent position to the rear of the church complex and accessed from the village centre, the building forms a substantial stone–built former schoolroom and community facility constructed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The accommodation provides a range of large halls, meeting rooms, ancillary accommodation, kitchen facilities, WC provisions, offices and storage areas arranged over ground and first floor levels.
The property extends to approximately 577 square metres (6,208 sq ft) and benefits from substantial internal volumes suitable for a variety of alternative uses, subject to planning.
A feasibility study by Donald Insall Associates has already demonstrated the potential for sympathetic conversion and redevelopment, making this an outstanding proposition for developers, conversion specialists, community organisations and owner–occupiers alike.
KEY FEATURES:
• Rear schoolroom building only – ground and first floors included
• Main church, nave, tower and worship space excluded from the sale
• Approx. 577 sqm / 6,208 sq ft
• Freehold title
• Strong conversion and redevelopment potential
• Feasibility study available (Donald Insall Associates)
• Traditional stone construction
• Vacant possession
• Unconditional and STP offers considered
• Located within Saddleworth's conservation area
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Oldham – 5 miles
Manchester – 11 miles
Huddersfield – 4 miles (A62)
Setting – Pennine village centre
ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY:
Ground Floor – Former schoolroom, meeting rooms, ancillary accommodation and facilities
First Floor – Large ancillary hall and associated accommodation
Total Approximate Area – 577 sqm (6,208 sq ft)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT NOTE:
The property sits within Uppermill's conservation area and is governed by Oldham Council planning policy. While not listed, the building's heritage character is likely to support a sensitive, consent–led approach to conversion or redevelopment. Purchasers are encouraged to make their own planning enquiries and satisfy themselves as to the suitability of any proposed use.
Offers are invited both unconditionally and subject to the grant of planning permission.