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Features and description
- For Sale by Informal Tender
- Midday Friday 5th July
- Traditional Ruabon Brick and Slate Former Chapel
- Accommodation Extends to Approximately 1925 Sq.ft
- Vestibule. Rear Lobby. Cloakroom
- Sunday School Room. Side Porch
- Level Site. Grassed Gardens
- Traditional Ruabon Brick and Slate Former Chapel
FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER Friday 5th July 2024.Occupying a level corner plot extending to approximately 0.18 acres (approximately 725 sq.m.) this traditional Ruabon brick and slate former Chapel provides either a residential development opportunity or a useful and sizeable building for a variety of purposes. The ground floor area of the chapel extends to approximately 1925 sq.ft. (approximately 79 sq.m.). The property is situated within the village of Rhosllanerchrugog, which provides a wide range of amenities. Pre Application advice from Wrexham County Borough Council Planning is supportive of a residential development scheme.
A plaque on the front elevation dates this substantial Baptist Chapel to 1902. Traditionally constructed of Ruabon Red brick beneath a slated roof, it has accommodation extending to approximately 1925 sq.ft. (179 sq.m.) comprising an entrance vestibule; main chapel room with a ceiling height of 17'10" (5.43m) and valuable fixed pine pews and pulpit; rear lobby; cloakroom and sunday school room. It is gas centrally heated from a modern combi boiler. Outside it occupies a level plot of approx 0.18 acre (725 sq.m.) with attached store shed, boiler room and existing vehicular access from the Cemetery Road elevation. In the Agents' opinion the existing property is suited to a number of uses including residential redevelopment (subject to consent).
Location
This Chapel is situated on level ground close to the heart of the village. Rhos is a thriving village community which provides wide-ranging School, Shopping and other social amenities including a Health Centre and The "STIWT" Theatre. The village is situated some three miles from Wrexham and only two miles from the nearest access-point onto the A483 town by pass by the Travel Lodge/Starbucks at Croesfoel, from where there is dual carriageway to Chester (16 miles) and the north west motorway network.
Constructed
of Ruabon Red brick beneath a slated roof.
Entrance Vestibule - 6' 11'' x 6' 11'' (2.11m x 2.11m)
Quarry tiled floor. Glazed brick walls to dado level.
Main Chapel Room - 47' 4'' x 26' 3'' (14.42m x 7.99m)
Average ceiling height is 17'10" (5.43m). Three radiators and exposed pipework.10no. 10'9" long centre pews with dividers.25no. 4'6" single-ended pews.1no. pine and wrought-iron Pulpit.9no. coloured arched lead-lighted windows.10no. drop-lights, seven with shades.Pine panelling to dado level.
Rear Lobby - 10' 7'' x 4' 3'' (3.22m x 1.29m)
External door.
Cloakroom - 9' 9'' x 4' 0'' (2.97m x 1.22m)
Fitted modern suite comprising a close coupled dual flush w.c. and a wall mounted wash hand basin with electric water heater above. Wall mounted electric convector heater.
Sunday School Room - 27' 3'' x 20' 10'' (8.30m x 6.35m)
Fitted modern single drainer stainless steel sink unit inset into a range of six-doored base units with a matching suspended double wall cabinet. Fitted gas fire to a brickette and tiled fireplace. Two arched side windows. Three radiators.
Side Porch
with external door.
Outside
The property occupies a level site on the corner of Church Street and Cemetery Road. There are predominantly grassed gardens to the road side elevations, from which there are two pedestrian gated access-points and also a vehicular access to a concrete HARDSTANDING.
Services
All mains services are connected subject to statutory regulations. The property has a central heating system effected by a modern "Baxi" combination gas fired boiler situated in the outside Boiler Room.
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant Possession on Completion.
Viewing
By prior appointment with the Agents.
Planning Note
The Local Authority were recently approached for their opinion as to the development potential of the property under Pre-application advice. The response has been favourable and a copy of the Planning Officer comments is available from the Agents.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. Sealed written bids are invited to the Agent's Wrexham Offices by no later than 12.00 pm midday on Friday 5th July 2024. Bids received will be deemed individual purchasers 'final and best'. No negotiation will be entered into after the time and date specified.Purchasers should articulate please the nature of their bid - cash, subject to mortgage finance etc. and also provide names and details of Solicitors that would act, should the bid be successful.
Directions
For satellite navigation use the post code LL14 2BP. Leave the A483 town by pass at exit 3 by Starbucks and the Travel Lodge at Croesfoel at which take the exit signposted B5605 Johnstown. Continue for just over one mile to the first set of traffic lights at which turn right. Continue up the hill to a mini-roundabout at which turn left onto Church Street. "Bethania" will be seen on the left after approximately 100 yards.
Council Tax Band: Exempt - Chapel
Tenure: Freehold
A plaque on the front elevation dates this substantial Baptist Chapel to 1902. Traditionally constructed of Ruabon Red brick beneath a slated roof, it has accommodation extending to approximately 1925 sq.ft. (179 sq.m.) comprising an entrance vestibule; main chapel room with a ceiling height of 17'10" (5.43m) and valuable fixed pine pews and pulpit; rear lobby; cloakroom and sunday school room. It is gas centrally heated from a modern combi boiler. Outside it occupies a level plot of approx 0.18 acre (725 sq.m.) with attached store shed, boiler room and existing vehicular access from the Cemetery Road elevation. In the Agents' opinion the existing property is suited to a number of uses including residential redevelopment (subject to consent).
Location
This Chapel is situated on level ground close to the heart of the village. Rhos is a thriving village community which provides wide-ranging School, Shopping and other social amenities including a Health Centre and The "STIWT" Theatre. The village is situated some three miles from Wrexham and only two miles from the nearest access-point onto the A483 town by pass by the Travel Lodge/Starbucks at Croesfoel, from where there is dual carriageway to Chester (16 miles) and the north west motorway network.
Constructed
of Ruabon Red brick beneath a slated roof.
Entrance Vestibule - 6' 11'' x 6' 11'' (2.11m x 2.11m)
Quarry tiled floor. Glazed brick walls to dado level.
Main Chapel Room - 47' 4'' x 26' 3'' (14.42m x 7.99m)
Average ceiling height is 17'10" (5.43m). Three radiators and exposed pipework.10no. 10'9" long centre pews with dividers.25no. 4'6" single-ended pews.1no. pine and wrought-iron Pulpit.9no. coloured arched lead-lighted windows.10no. drop-lights, seven with shades.Pine panelling to dado level.
Rear Lobby - 10' 7'' x 4' 3'' (3.22m x 1.29m)
External door.
Cloakroom - 9' 9'' x 4' 0'' (2.97m x 1.22m)
Fitted modern suite comprising a close coupled dual flush w.c. and a wall mounted wash hand basin with electric water heater above. Wall mounted electric convector heater.
Sunday School Room - 27' 3'' x 20' 10'' (8.30m x 6.35m)
Fitted modern single drainer stainless steel sink unit inset into a range of six-doored base units with a matching suspended double wall cabinet. Fitted gas fire to a brickette and tiled fireplace. Two arched side windows. Three radiators.
Side Porch
with external door.
Outside
The property occupies a level site on the corner of Church Street and Cemetery Road. There are predominantly grassed gardens to the road side elevations, from which there are two pedestrian gated access-points and also a vehicular access to a concrete HARDSTANDING.
Services
All mains services are connected subject to statutory regulations. The property has a central heating system effected by a modern "Baxi" combination gas fired boiler situated in the outside Boiler Room.
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant Possession on Completion.
Viewing
By prior appointment with the Agents.
Planning Note
The Local Authority were recently approached for their opinion as to the development potential of the property under Pre-application advice. The response has been favourable and a copy of the Planning Officer comments is available from the Agents.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. Sealed written bids are invited to the Agent's Wrexham Offices by no later than 12.00 pm midday on Friday 5th July 2024. Bids received will be deemed individual purchasers 'final and best'. No negotiation will be entered into after the time and date specified.Purchasers should articulate please the nature of their bid - cash, subject to mortgage finance etc. and also provide names and details of Solicitors that would act, should the bid be successful.
Directions
For satellite navigation use the post code LL14 2BP. Leave the A483 town by pass at exit 3 by Starbucks and the Travel Lodge at Croesfoel at which take the exit signposted B5605 Johnstown. Continue for just over one mile to the first set of traffic lights at which turn right. Continue up the hill to a mini-roundabout at which turn left onto Church Street. "Bethania" will be seen on the left after approximately 100 yards.
Council Tax Band: Exempt - Chapel
Tenure: Freehold
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