Altrincham, Greater Manchester

*By Informal Tender* A Victorian Grade II Listed church offering a variety of alternative uses, STP, in all extending to approx. 8,558 sq. ft GIA, within 0.54 of an acre.


Description
St John’s Church was constructed in the 1860’s, designed by the Manchester Architect, J Medland Taylor, and opened in 1866. The property is Grade II Listed and is of snecked stone construction under a green and blue decorative slate roof.

The Church is predominantly single-storey, having a particularly attractive nave formed by tall chamfered arches, supported by stone columns with attractive capitals. The nave has been shortened during the 1990’s due to the rear gallery being blocked up and in so, creating a Parish Hall and first floor Upper Hall occupying the western end of the Church.

The Church features some wonderful geometric tracery windows and some excellent stained glass, some by Abbott & Co. The Church also incorporates a kitchen, a steep clock tower, male and female washrooms and partial cellars and extends to approximately 8,559 sq. ft GIA.

Situation
St John’s Church is situated in an attractive setting on the fringe of the highly sought-after Market Town of Altrincham. Altrincham is well-known for its wide variety of high-quality specialist and contemporary High Street retailers, a well-established market and excellent state and independent schooling.

Recreational opportunities include a sports and leisure centre, Altrincham Golf Course and recreational parks. Local state schooling includes Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, both rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.

Altrincham offers excellent connectivity, situated along the A56 within close proximity to the M56/M60 Motorways. Altrincham Interchange offers a rail service into Manchester City Centre, which in turn offers a direct service to London, Euston within two hours.

Fixtures and fittings
It should be noted that the pews, ecclesiastical valuables, movables, fixtures and fittings (including the organ) may be removed and will not form part of the subjects of sale. Some items may be available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Services
The Church is thought to be served with mains water, electricity, drainage and gas.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 08/10/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 08/10/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. However, the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Trafford Borough Council

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Planning and Listed Building consent has previously been granted for change of use from Use Class F to Use Class E (c, g (i))(commercial, business, services and offices), under 102482/FUL/20 and 102483/LBC/20 respectively. Whilst these approvals lapsed on 31st May 2025, it does demonstrate the possibilities.

The Church lies within Trafford Borough Council. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Planning Department (T: ) in regard to planning possibilities.
The Church has potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to planning and listed building consent, including:

• worship by other Christian bodies;
• concert hall/museum;
• educational purposes;
• residential;
• leisure use;
• light industrial; or office

Restrictive Covenants & Pastoral (Church Building Disposal) Scheme
LEGAL AND GENERAL NOTE:
(1) All offers received will be referred to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC). While the DMPC does not have a power of disposal, it will make a recommendation to the Church Commissioners who have power under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 to prepare and issue a draft Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme, which will be subject to public consultation, authorising the new use and disposal of the property.

(2) In the event of that scheme becoming effective the Commissioners will be empowered to sell the property for the authorised use when the remaining statutory requirements are completed. The scheme will also free the property from the legal effects of consecration.

(3) Until the scheme has been completed the Commissioners will not be in a position to proceed to contract.

CONDITIONS: Prospective purchasers are invited to submit offers, subject to the following rules and stipulations:-

(1) Offers must be accompanied by sketch plans where architectural or structural alterations are proposed (which need not be detailed at this stage but which should outline the applicant's proposals) and written details of the proposed use of the property.

(2) The Vendors do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.

(3) The offer must state clearly the price which the applicant is prepared to offer for the property, and must be unconditional save for the condition that planning permission and listed building consent be granted. Conditional acceptance of an offer will be subject to: (a) Completion by the Church Commissioners of a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property. (b) Approval by the Church Commissioners of detailed plans and specifications of any proposed architectural or structural alterations following consultation with their expert advisers. (c) Compliance with the statutory requirements where human remains are present and the disposal of any tombstones, monument and memorials.

COVENANTS: Covenants will be included in the sale of the property. These are designed primarily to: ensure the property is used for authorised purposes only, prevent unauthorised alterations or demolition and protect against disturbance of any human remains, tombstones, monuments or memorials. A set of standard covenants is enclosed/available from the Agent. These may in some cases be adapted to take into account particular circumstances.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Safety during viewings
Services have been turned off in the Church and viewers should bring with them their source of light, as the church is dark in areas.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WA14 2NF
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