Description

For sale by Public Auction at 2.00 pm on 26th September 2024 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EN.

A single storey former Methodist Church with development potential (subject to consent) constructed of rendered external elevations beneath a slated roof extending to approximately 1026 square feet (95.31 square metres) with part cellar beneath, in a rural village at the head of the beautiful Ceiriog Valley. To be sold inclusive of pitch-pine furniture.

A plaque on one gable indicates that this former Methodist Church was constructed in 1911 of rendered stone external elevations under a slated roof. It comprises an entrance porch and main chapel room which has a folding central divide. There is a small area of land to the left hand gable on facing with stepped access down to a partial cellar. The pitch-pine fittings are to be included in the sale.

Location

The small village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Clwyd is situated at the end of the B4500 amidst rural surroundings at the head of the beautiful Ceiriog Valley. The village has a well known Country Hotel and Spa “The Hand”. It is situated about 11 miles from Chirk which lies on the A5/A483 trunk roads. Other nearby centres include Oswestry (5m), Wrexham (20m) and Llangollen (11m) via the mountain road from Glyn Ceiriog (5m).

Constructed

of rendered stone external elevations beneath a slated roof.

Entrance Porch

7′ 4” x 7′ 1” (2.23m x 2.16m)Approached through a timber entrance door. Herringbone patterned quarry tiled floor. Double part glazed doors to:

Main Chapel Room

43′ 3” x 23′ 0” (13.17m x 7.01m)Height to ceiling: 17’9″ (5.41m). Timber single glazed windows to the front and side elevations with PVCu framed units to the rear. Sliding central divide. The furniture includes 5no. globe pendant light fittings and two others. Pulpit. 4no. 9′ (2.74m) single-ended pitch-pine pews. Fixed seating to wall. 6no. 7′ (2.13m) single-ended pitch-pine pews. 6no. 6′ (1.82m) single-ended pitch-pine pews. 6no. 5’9″ (1.75m) double-ended central pews. Two wall-lights and two wall mounted electric fires.

On The Lower Ground Floor

Cellar

15′ 5” x 13′ 0” (4.70m x 3.96m)

Outside

There is a small area of land to the left-hand side on facing from where a staircase leads down to the cellar door.

Services

Mains electricity is connected subject to statutory regulations. It is believed that a mains drainage and water connection is available from the road frontage. Purchasers should make their own enquiries of the various statutory authorities.

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant Possession on Completion.

Viewing

By prior appointment with the Agents.

Agent’s Note

An asbestos survey on the property was conducted on the 20.05.2024 by Bradley Environmental. This indicated the presence of chrysotile in the ceiling panels of the basement. Care must be taken to avoid contact with the ceiling.

Method of Sale

The property will be offered by public auction on Thursday the 26th September 2024 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3EN. The sale will commence at 2.00 pm.

Buyer’s Premium

Please note that the purchasers will be responsible for paying a Buyer’s Premium in addition to the purchase price set at £3,000 inclusive of VAT. For further details on fees payable, please consult the legal pack.

Vendor’s Solicitors

Messrs. GHP Legal, 21 The Cross, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PN Ref: Mr. Hywel Jones). Tel: 01691 659194. Email: oswestry@ghplegal.com.

Directions

For satellite navigation use the post code LL20 7LD. From the centre of Chirk at the junction of the A5 and A483 take the B4500 from by the Church signposted Glyn Ceiriog. Follow the road for about 10 miles. After passing over the bridge above the Afon Ceiriog turn right immediately before The Hand Hotel and Tabernacle will be seen on the right

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