Sarn, Newtown, Powys, SY16

The Former Church of the Holy Trinity Sarn dating back from 1859 in the gothic style by the architect T.M. Penson. The church is not a listed building and is not situated in a conservation area.
The building has a nave with southside tower (ground floor acting as a porch), north vestry and east chancel. A floorplan is attached to the details. The building contains many ecclesiastical features including vaulted ceiling together with stained glass windows. Situated within the village of Sarn being some 7 miles to the market town of Newtown, Welshpool 15 miles, Shrewsbury 27 miles.
Potential for a number of uses subject to receiving the necessary planning permissions and consents.

Potential purchasers to make their own enquiries regarding any asbestos that maybe in the building.

The property comprises:

Entrance Tower
The Nave is 17.15m x 7.43m (127 sq m) with vaulted ceiling
Steps up to the Chancel (5.27m x 5.28m) with feature ecclesiastical stained glass window.
Vestry 2.60m x 3.12m with door to rear
Organ, Pews, Pulpit
2 Stained Glass Windows

Mains electricity disconnected
Mains water outside which will be used for visitors using the graveyard adjacent to the church and on the opposite side of the road
The property has an old central heating system which has been decommissioned with no boiler and we understand the boiler has been removed.

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 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 (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 when disposing of the property. These are designed primarily to: ensure the property is used for authorised purposes only. prevent unauthorised alterations or demolition. 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.

Pedestrian access to the front and rear. Area of land included to the rear. Potential parking space in small car park nearby.