Haslingden Methodist Church, Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale
Guide Price
£200,000
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE
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- SECTOR
Leisure facility for sale
Key features
- Potential for development subject to the relevant consents
- Gardens, parking area, and garage
- Full of character and original features
- Central and convenient location
Description
An exciting opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed former Methodist Church ideal for a variety of uses.
LOCATION
Haslingden is an historic market town around 16 miles to the north of Manchester, surrounded by the open moorland of the West Pennines. The moorland overlooking the town features the illuminated landmark the Halo Panopticon , and is popular with visitors who enjoy moorland footpaths and views over the surrounding reservoirs.
The town itself offers a range of primary and secondary education facilities, together with healthcare provision and a range of shops and supermarkets, and is a popular residential area.
Set between Blackburn to the west and Halifax to the east, Haslington has excellent road links nationally, and is set just off the A56.
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DESCRIPTION
The Former Methodist Church is a stone built property dating from approximately 1857. The main building is predominantly set across one storey, but a large cellar space, and a small first floor offer flexibility for future uses. There is great potential for redevelopment subject to the necessary consents, planning permission has not been investigated by the current owners, so interested parties should make their own enquiries.
The building is Grade II Listed and is filled with original features both inside and out, and so potential purchasers should be aware that any development, or change of use should be undertaken sympathetically and inline with guidance from English Heritage.
Externally there is a front garden area, with a shared access to the side of the premises leading to a small parking area, there is also a prefabricated garage having an asbestos sheet roof.
SERVICES
The property is served by mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is currently exempt from Council Tax as a place of religious worship, however prospective purchasers should be aware that any change of use would be subject to Council Tax/ Business Rates as applicable.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
The property is EPC rating G.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
It is understood that the property potentially could be connected to an excellent broadband service and has fair mobile phone signal in this area. We would advise prospective purchasers to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability. With reference to data from the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Information Service there is a very low risk of flooding from surface water, rivers and sea.
COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.
MONEY LAUNDERING
Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful they will be required to provide documents in relation to the current Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the purchaser (s) after acceptance of an offer.
TENURE
We are informed by the current vendors that the property is held freehold.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.
VIEWINGS
Please contact Vickers & Barrass Darlington office on to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Lancashire County Council
NOTES
Particulars prepared – August 2026
Photographs taken – August 2026
PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as
to their accuracy.
No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the Vendors or the Lessors of this property. Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries. The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning authority into such matters. The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale. The property is sold subject to reserve(s). Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.
MEASUREMENTS
Ground floor
Methodist Chapel 14.40m x 14.58m
Altar and organ area 5.91m x 7.06m
Entrance Lobby
Ladies and Gents Toilets
Wesley lounge 7.73m x 7.54m and
3.48m x 2.34m
Office 3.64m x 6.14m
Vestry 4.39m x 5.38m with WC
Rear Hall
Memorial Hall 6.04m x 10.73m
Richmond Room 4.81 m x 4.24m
Cellar
Room 1. 4.35m x 4.20m
Room 2. 3.41m x 1.59m
Room 3. 3.93m x 3.68m
Room 4. 4.83m x 4.22m
Room 5. 5.24m x 5.42m
First floor
Former kitchen and store 14.07m x 9.88m
Store and boiler room 4.43m x 4.00m
LOCATION
Haslingden is an historic market town around 16 miles to the north of Manchester, surrounded by the open moorland of the West Pennines. The moorland overlooking the town features the illuminated landmark the Halo Panopticon , and is popular with visitors who enjoy moorland footpaths and views over the surrounding reservoirs.
The town itself offers a range of primary and secondary education facilities, together with healthcare provision and a range of shops and supermarkets, and is a popular residential area.
Set between Blackburn to the west and Halifax to the east, Haslington has excellent road links nationally, and is set just off the A56.
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DESCRIPTION
The Former Methodist Church is a stone built property dating from approximately 1857. The main building is predominantly set across one storey, but a large cellar space, and a small first floor offer flexibility for future uses. There is great potential for redevelopment subject to the necessary consents, planning permission has not been investigated by the current owners, so interested parties should make their own enquiries.
The building is Grade II Listed and is filled with original features both inside and out, and so potential purchasers should be aware that any development, or change of use should be undertaken sympathetically and inline with guidance from English Heritage.
Externally there is a front garden area, with a shared access to the side of the premises leading to a small parking area, there is also a prefabricated garage having an asbestos sheet roof.
SERVICES
The property is served by mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is currently exempt from Council Tax as a place of religious worship, however prospective purchasers should be aware that any change of use would be subject to Council Tax/ Business Rates as applicable.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
The property is EPC rating G.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
It is understood that the property potentially could be connected to an excellent broadband service and has fair mobile phone signal in this area. We would advise prospective purchasers to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability. With reference to data from the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Information Service there is a very low risk of flooding from surface water, rivers and sea.
COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.
MONEY LAUNDERING
Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful they will be required to provide documents in relation to the current Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the purchaser (s) after acceptance of an offer.
TENURE
We are informed by the current vendors that the property is held freehold.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.
VIEWINGS
Please contact Vickers & Barrass Darlington office on to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Lancashire County Council
NOTES
Particulars prepared – August 2026
Photographs taken – August 2026
PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as
to their accuracy.
No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the Vendors or the Lessors of this property. Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries. The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning authority into such matters. The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale. The property is sold subject to reserve(s). Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.
MEASUREMENTS
Ground floor
Methodist Chapel 14.40m x 14.58m
Altar and organ area 5.91m x 7.06m
Entrance Lobby
Ladies and Gents Toilets
Wesley lounge 7.73m x 7.54m and
3.48m x 2.34m
Office 3.64m x 6.14m
Vestry 4.39m x 5.38m with WC
Rear Hall
Memorial Hall 6.04m x 10.73m
Richmond Room 4.81 m x 4.24m
Cellar
Room 1. 4.35m x 4.20m
Room 2. 3.41m x 1.59m
Room 3. 3.93m x 3.68m
Room 4. 4.83m x 4.22m
Room 5. 5.24m x 5.42m
First floor
Former kitchen and store 14.07m x 9.88m
Store and boiler room 4.43m x 4.00m
Brochures
Haslingden Methodist Church, Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Accrington Station3.9 miles
- Church & Ostwaldwistle Station4.3 miles
- Huncoat Station4.8 miles
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