Townhouse for sale

The property comprises a place of worship situated within a substantial size plot, within the town and suburban area of Glynneath.

Internally, the main chapel comprises the entrance porch located over the eastern elevation, which provides access directly onto the naïve. The main chapel also benefits from a mezzanine area, which accommodates a viewing balcony to three sides of the main elevations. The subject premises also extends further to the rear elevation in the form of an adjoining vestry building, which can be accessed via a separate entrance porch.

Externally, the subject premises is located within a relatively large plot and courtyard, which is generally sloping in nature, appearing to be denoted by retaining stone walls in the majority and a small gated entrance over the front elevation.

Based on its current layout we note that no designated on-site parking facilities are available on site, although we have been informed that a small parcel of land located to the south of the main courtyard appears to be occupied for parking by visiting members. In addition, we also note that the enclosed courtyard accommodates a large cemetery, which is located to both the front and rear of the chapel building.

The entire site equates to approximately 1.865 acre (0.755 hectare), which also includes an undeveloped area of woodland, located further to the north.

Description - The property comprises a place of worship situated within a substantial size plot, within the town and suburban area of Glynneath.

Internally, the main chapel comprises the entrance porch located over the eastern elevation, which provides access directly onto the naïve. The main chapel also benefits from a mezzanine area, which accommodates a viewing balcony to three sides of the main elevations. The subject premises also extends further to the rear elevation in the form of an adjoining vestry building, which can be accessed via a separate entrance porch.

Externally, the subject premises is located within a relatively large plot and courtyard, which is generally sloping in nature, appearing to be denoted by retaining stone walls in the majority and a small gated entrance over the front elevation.

Based on its current layout we note that no designated on-site parking facilities are available on site, although we have been informed that a small parcel of land located to the south of the main courtyard appears to be occupied for parking by visiting members. In addition, we also note that the enclosed courtyard accommodates a large cemetery, which is located to both the front and rear of the chapel building.

The entire site equates to approximately 1.865 acre (0.755 hectare), which also includes an undeveloped area of woodland, located further to the north.

Location - The property is set back from the main highway, along Addoldy Road within the town and suburban area of Glynneath.

Glynneath is a small town, community and electoral ward lying on the River Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot.

All established amenities appear to be within close proximity to the subject premises, while Neath town centre is approximately 11 miles away in a south westerly direction.

The subject premises is located within an area which is occupied predominantly by residential housing, comprising a range of terraced units and individually built detached dwellings. A small number tertiary commercial units are also located within close proximity.

Accommodation - The subject premises affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:

Main Chapel

GROUND FLOOR

Gross Internal Area: 145.42 sq.m (1,565.30 sq. ft.)

Entrance Porch: 9.76m x 1.92m
with stairs to first floor, doors to.

Naïve: 9.76m x 12.86m
with door to vestry.

FIRST FLOOR

Gross Internal Area: 142.06 sq.m (1,529.23 sq. ft.)

Balcony: 9.72m x 17.41m
with door to.

Store Area: 9.86m x 2.61m.

Vestry

GROUND FLOOR

Gross Internal Area: 82.85 sq.m (891.79 sq. ft.)

Entrance Porch
with doors to.

Toilet
with W.C. and wash hand basin.

Vestry: 5.45m x 13.58m with door to.

Kitchen: 2.12m x 3.49m.

Rates - It is advised that a place of public religious worship is wholly exempt from business rates under Schedule 5 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (as amended) if it is registered and certified as a place of worship under the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855.

Vat - We have been advised that VAT is not applicable to this transaction.

Terms And Tenure - The subject premises is available Freehold with vacant possession.

Please be advised that the property is to be offered for sale in accordance with the requirements for disposition under Section 119 of the Charities Act 2011. A period of full marketing will be required and any offers should be made in writing directly to the selling agent.

Viewing - By appointment with Sole Agents:

Astleys Chartered Surveyors
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