Methodist Church & Sunday School

A Grade II Listed Methodist church with adjoining Sunday school in a central village location benefitting from off-road parking and gardens.  A positive planning pre-application for the conversion to a residential dwelling, subject to planning or indeed other uses.

Situation

The church is located in the centre of the village of Mawnan Smith, fronting the public highway, located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the south Cornish coastline.  The village is well supported with a public house, junior school, church, village shop and other services for everyday requirements, whilst the larger town of Falmouth boasts a wider range of facilities and services and is located approximately 4.5 miles distant. To the south of the village, lies the sheltered sailing waters of the  Helford River. The surrounding area is highly soughtafter with scenic countryside and river walks, together with being close proximity to Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens.

The Property

The Garde II listed Methodist Church & Sunday School sit on a level site,  constructed circa 1815 with the adjoining Sunday school being added on in 1902. The property fronts the public highway,  with off-road parking and pedestrian access to the rear garden.  The church, primarily constructed of traditional stone construction with exposed cut granite quoins and lintel with timber windows, under a pitched roof.

The accommodation comprises (all dimensions approximate):-

The Church (11.17m x 9m) a single room, accessed by two external doors, and an internal door to the Sunday school, with pews and organ in situ.

Sunday School (9.6m x 7m) with a ramp access from the road to an inner wooden porch. Exposed vaulted timber ceiling with a serving hatch and door through to the kitchen.

Kitchen (3.52m x 2.47m plus 2.44m x 2.47m) irregular shape room with worktop, serving hatch to school room, built-in cupboards, doorway through to rear lobby and WCs.

Outside  Gated off-road parking area for one or two vehicles leading to the outbuilding (not inspected). The gardens are located to the rear and are accessed from the rear or the side.

Planning:  The vendors undertook a planning pre-application  to convert the redundant church building and adjoining Sunday school room into residential dwellinghouse to include alterations to the adjoining stable building to allow through vehicular traffic.  The advice from the planning office concluded that ‘the work proposed works would need to be supported by a full planning application. It was considered that the principal of conversion of the listed church is considered acceptable subject to appropriate design and materials. ‘ Full response of the planning pre-application is available from the agents or the auction pack. Planning Ref PA22/02025/PREAPP

Services:  Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage are connected.  None of these services have been tested and therefore no guarantees can be given.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist.

Particulars & Plan: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.  Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.  The attached plan is not to scale and is for the purpose of identification only. Although believed to be correct the accuracy of the plan is in no way guaranteed nor does it form part of the Contract.

Viewings. By appointment with the vendors sole agents, Lodge and Thomas 01872 272722.

Directions:  On entering the village from Sampneys Hill direction, bear left at the Red Lion Public in onto Carwinion Road, and the church will be located on your left after about 75 yds.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

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SPECIAL CONDITION OF SALE The buyer will be required to reimburse the sellers the cost of the Auction Pack.

METHOD OF SALE The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction. The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property prior to the auction end date. The bidding page will be found on the Lodge & Thomas website under ‘Sales’ – ‘Online Property Auctions’.

AUCTION LEGAL PACK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE This will be available to download from our auction partners’ website free of charge to those who have registered. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction and we strongly recommend purchasers instruct a solicitor to assist. It will be the purchasers’ responsibility to reimburse the vendors costs for the provision of the Legal Pack on sale.

COMPLETION DATE Normally up to 28 days or sooner following exchange of contracts.

BUYER’S AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES The successful Purchaser will be required to pay £5,000 on registration to bid. From this a Buyer’s fee of £3,600 inclusive of VAT is retained by Lodge & Thomas/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution toward the online platform costs, and £1,400 forms part of the 10% contract deposit. The purchaser will be required to pay the balance of the 10% contract deposit monies within 24 hours of the auction via their solicitor to the Vendors solicitor.

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