Grade II listed former friends' meeting house dated to 1864, most recently home to Bentham Community Youth Centre. Offers are now invited for this impressive heritage building, situated on Main Street in the centre of the market town of High Bentham. The property is now in need of renovation and a Schedule of Works is available for prospective buyers. Subject to covenants, the property must be used for community purposes. Viewings by appointment with Fisher Hopper Estate Agents.

Bentham Community Centre - Extending to approx. 2820 sq. ft. the ground floor comprises: entrance porch; spacious reception with kitchen area; large main hall; 3 cloakrooms; 2 offices and a further spacious hall to the rear. A generous store room on the first floor can be accessed from the reception.

Outside, the property has a small paved area to the front aspect with railings and double gates. Ramped access to the side.

In recent years, the hall has been home to the Community Youth Centre, providing ample space for a range of activities. It has also hosted a food bank. Now vacant, the 2 large halls, kitchen, offices and storage areas provide versatile space for a variety of potential uses.

Property Information - Freehold property. All mains services with gas central heating.

Grade Ii Listing - BENTHAM MAIN STREET, High Bentham SD 66 NE (north side) 6/18 Bentham Youth Centre - II Formerly Friends' Meeting House, now Youth Club. Dated 1864. Stucco, slate roof. Gable end to street. Three bays. Central entrance porch has pilasters and pediment. Moulded surround to entrance; C20 door. Tall flanking windows have moulded surrounds and entablature and 8-paned fixed lights. Central panel above entrance has similar surround to windows and was reputedly inscribed 'Friends Meeting House, 1864'. Pilasters support pedimented gable.
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Offer Process - Formal offer submission in writing to Fisher Hopper Estate Agents. To include: offer price, funding information and intended use of building. Offer acceptance will be subject to approval by North Yorkshire County Council in relation to the restrictive covenants.

Location - The Community Centre is located on Main Street in High Bentham, opposite the Spar and close to the Fisher Hopper office. High Bentham provides a good range of amenities including: shops; bank; Post Office; GP surgery; pubs and restaurants. There is a train station on the Leeds/Lancaster line. A popular destination for holiday makers, the town is situated on the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland and close to the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. The nearby A65 provides easy connections to the Lake District in the north and Skipton to the south. Lancaster and the M6 are approx. 30 minutes in the car.

Ground Floor -

Porch - 1.88m x 2.00m (6'2" x 6'7") - Timber framed external door to the front aspect. 2 side windows. Inner door to reception.

Kitchen/Reception - 6.46m x 7.55m (21'2" x 24'9") - Large reception/kitchen with 2 windows to the front aspect and 1 to the side. External door to ramped side access. Storage cupboards. Stairs to first floor store. Carpet. Kitchen area with range of fitted wall and base mounted units with worktops, Double stainless steel sink with drainer. Space for cooker. Vinyl flooring. 3 radiators.

Wc - 4.55m x 2.08m (14'11" x 6'10") - WC with windows to the front and rear aspects. 2 x WC. 2 x wash hand basins. Extractor. Vinyl flooring. Radiator.

Main Hall - 8.69m x 7.55m (28'6" x 24'9") - Huge main hall with 2 windows to the left hand side aspect and 1 to the right. Vinyl flooring. 3 radiators. Access to inner hallway.

Hallway - Inner hallway with timber framed external door to the front aspect. Carpet. Access to 2 x WC, office and rear hall.

Wc - WC with Velux skylight. 2 x WC. 1 x wash hand basin. Extractor. Vinyl flooring. Radiator.

Wc - WC with Velux skylight and window to the front aspect. 2 x WC. 1 x wash hand basin. Extractor. Vinyl flooring. Radiator.

Office - 1.99m x 2.85m (6'6" x 9'4") - Office with Velux skylight and internal window to rear hall. Carpet. Radiator.

Hall - 7.01m x 7.61m (23'0" x 25'0") - Large rear hall with 2 windows to the side aspect. Loft access. Carpet. 4 radiators. Access to rear office.

Office - 3.06m x 2.85m (10'0" x 9'4") - Office with Velux skylight and internal window to rear hall. Carpet. Radiator.

First Floor -

Store - 6.42m x 7.56m (21'1" x 24'10") - Large first floor storage area with 2 windows to the front aspect and 2 to each side. Gas central heating boiler.

Outside - Wall with railings to Main Street. Double gate. Paved area to front and side. Ramped access to side external door.

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Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.
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