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 late nineteenth century former Methodist Chapel of approximately 1700 square feet (158 square metres) with adjoining paddock and river frontage totalling approximately 0.86 acre together with valuable pitch-pine fittings. Ideally suited for conversion and renovation (subject to consent).

This rendered stone built and slated former Methodist Chapel is believed to date from 1875 and is a most attractive project for a programme of renovation and conversion, subject to planning consent. The sale includes an adjacent GRAZING PADDOCK which adjoins a river to the rear extending in total to 0.86 acre (3470 sq.m.). The main chapel is 44’6″ x 32′ (13.56m x 9.75m) with an average height to ceiling of 19’6″ (5.94m). There is a school room to the rear 24’6″ x 11’6″ with an average ceiling height of 10’9″ (`3.27m). Total internal floor area 1700 sq.ft. (157.93 sq.m.). The original fixed pine fittings are to be included.

Location

The property lies right on the fringe of the village which lies on the B4391 amidst beautiful mountain scenery at the confluence of the Afon Tanat and Afon Eirth, part of which it includes. Amenities in the village include a Hotel whilst there are more wide ranging facilities in the nearby settlement of Penybont Fawr. The village lies at the centre of a triangle formed by the towns of Oswestry (19 miles), Bala (13 miles) and Welshpool (20 miles).

Constructed

of rendered external elevations under a slated roof.

Entrance Vestibule

Doors either side to:

Main Chapel

44′ 6” x 32′ 0” (13.55m x 9.75m)Average ceiling height of 19’6″ (5.94m). 7’8″ (2.33m) timber framed windows to the front and side elevations. The furniture includes a pitch-pine pulpit; 11no. 5’89” (1.75m) single-ended pews; 11no. 15′ (4.57m) central pews with central divide; 20no. 6′ (1.82m) single-ended pews. Timber panelling to dado level. Six wall-mounted electric heaters. Crane & Sons organ.

School Room

24′ 6” x 11′ 6” (7.46m x 3.50m)10’9″ (3.27m) high ceiling. External door. Open firegrate. Fixed seating. Two wall-mounted electric heaters. Organ.

Outside

The grounds immediately surrounding the Chapel have wrought-iron, fenced and walled surrounds. Limited external access to a CELLAR Boiler Room.

To the side elevation there is a GRAZING PADDOCK which has a dyke and rear boundary into the Afon Tanat at the rear, which is unfenced.

Agent’s Note

The sale of the property is subject to an overage clause. This will be 20% of any enhancement in the development value of the land for a term of 20 years.

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.

Method of Sale

The property will be offered for sale 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 £3,600 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 SY10 0EX. OS Reference: SJ053261. From Oswestry continue south on the A483 until turning right onto the A495 at Llynclys cross-roads. After about 8 miles continue on the B4396. Turn right onto the B4391 and entering Llangynog the property will be seen as the first on the right.

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