The Old Hope Church, Laburnum Drive, SY11

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Key Points

Summary

Substantial former church with redevelopment potential. The Total Site Area is 0.175 acres (0.071 hectares).

Description

The property would lend itself to redevelopment for commercial/residential uses subject tot statutory consents and currently benefits from planning consent for conversion into a 22 bedroomed HMO under Planning Reference Number 22/05041/FUL. It would lend itself to a variety of uses subject to statutory consents.

Of traditional construction, being in part of brick construction and part of timber framework construction, the property sits under part tiled and part flat felt roof covers.

There is a Total Net Internal Floor Area of approximately 4,204 ft sq (390.50 m sq) on the ground floor and a Total Net Internal Floor Area of approximately 2,414 ft sq (224.28 m sq) on the first floor.

Which combined provides Total Gross Internal Floor Area of approximately 7,105 ft sq (660 m sq) and the planning consent granting consent for the building to be extended to 749 m sq.

To the front, there is a car forecourt area and the property also benefits from having disabled access.

The Total Site Area is 0.175 acres (0.071 hectares).

A viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the potential of the property.

Location

The property is located fronting onto Laburnum Drive on the southern edge of the town of Oswestry. The property is located in an established residential area approximately 1 mile from Oswestry Town Centre, where all local amenities are available.

The property is located directly opposite a Premier Convenience Store and benefits from easy access to the A5, A483 and A495. The location of the property means it would lend itself to a variety of residential, educational, religious or commercial uses, subject to statutory consents.

The local area offers stunning walks and beautiful scenery, Offa's Dyke Path and Lake Vyrnwy and is within an hour of the Snowdonia National Park. Other nearby attractions include Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and several National Trust properties are nearby.

Oswestry boasts various annual events including, Oswestry Show, Oswestry Food Festival and the Balloon Festival.

Terms

The property is offered for sale with vacant possession.

The property is held under the ownership of Property Title Number SL168365.

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The accommodation comprises the following areas:

Business Rates

Exempt under current use.

Services

Not tested at the time of inspection. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries.

Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are understood to be connected to the property

Planning

Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries.

The property is located in Shropshire Council. The property has most recently been in use as a church with offices falling within Use Class F1 of the Town and Country Use Classes Order.

The property benefits from planning consent currently for conversion into a 22 bedroomed HMO under Planning Reference Number 22/05041/FUL. It would lend itself to a variety of uses subject to statutory consents.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND