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Features and description
- Grade II listed building
- Situated in regeneration zone
- Constructed from coursed sandstone
St Johns Church built in 1849 is a Grade II listed building in a prominent elevated position adjacent to the Darlington railway station development. The church was constructed from coursed sandstone with a steeply pitched slate roof. The NE vestry has a flat roof (reduced from the original gable). A 20th century brick vestry has been built to the rear of the original.
Externally the curtilage, which contains no burials or graves, provides a parking area with direct road access from Neasham Road. This is a shared entrance, and a right of way exists to provide access for the neighbouring scout premises and flats.
The property is to be sold subject to the Church Commissioners covenants which will be discussed with the purchaser but will include control over future use and alterations. These are to ensure the property is used for authorised purposes only. Further details are available from the agent on request.
F1 planning permitted uses include schools, museums, art galleries, library, halls, places of worship, church halls, non-residential education, and training centres.
The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment which will be subject to planning and listed building consent. The church has formally closed for worship.
On instruction of The Church Commissioners for England & The Diocese of Durham
St Johns Church - For Sale By Private Treaty
Location
Darlington is a north-east, County Durham historic market town with great industrial heritage and currently benefiting from substantial economic regeneration, the town is located 6 miles west of Middlesbrough and approximately 21 miles south of Durham. Nearby roads include the A1(M), A66 and A68, with junction 58 of the A1(M) some 2.5 miles to the west of the town centre and junction 57 approximately 3 miles to the south-west.
The church is in an elevated location to the east, in an area known as Bank Top and commands a prominent position with its tower visible from all approaches by road and rail.
Situated within a regeneration zone opposite Darlington Train Station.
Accommodation
The property provides substantial accommodation totaling approximately 623 sq m (6705 sq ft) (approximate external measurement recorded by the Church Heritage Record) on a site of around 0.40 acres which allows for some car parking.
Externally there is a small churchyard and road access from Neasham Road. This is a shared entrance, and a right of way exists to provide access for the neighbouring scout hut and flats.
Internally, using the access into the vestry block, the ground floor is arranged to provide entrance porch and inner hallway, leading to the vestry block, WC with disabled access (plus 2 additional WC facilities) and comprehensive kitchen.
Access via the west door leads to the central Nave space which might lend itself to a number of new uses that could benefit from the impressive space and volume. The chancel arch takes up almost the full width of the Nave. Over the nave is a substantial wind-braced roof with main and intermediate trusses.
More information
On instruction of The Church Commissioners for England & The Diocese of Durham
Freehold Church for Sale by Private Treaty
Prominent Elevated and Roadside Position
Grade II Listed
Planning Class F1
Expressions of Interest Invited
Freehold - The property is held Freehold (title number DU375714) with full vacant possession on completion.
Business Rates
Enquiries regarding the rateable value and details of precise amounts payable should be directed to the relevant Local Authority.
Tenure
Freehold
Proposed Terms
The property is held Freehold (title number DU375714) with full vacant possession on completion.
Legal Costs
The purchaser will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction together with any Stamp Duty and VAT where applicable.
VAT
All offers where made silent of VAT are deemed to be made exclusive thereof.
Services
The property does currently benefit from: mains services of gas, electric, water and drainage.
Notes
All measurements are approximate and are for guidance purposes only.
Planning
F1 planning permitted uses include schools, museums, art galleries, library, halls, places of worship, church halls, non-residential education and training centres.
The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment which will be subject to planning and listed building consent.
Grade II Listed
List entry number 1322932
Conditional Acceptance of Offer
The conditional acceptance of an offer will be subject to the Church Commissioners for England determining on the appropriate nature of the proposed use. This procedure is governed by the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 and is not bound by best value restrictions set out within charity law. The Diocese of Durham and the Church Commissioners are therefore seeking the best and most sustainable use for the building and its site.
Expressions Of Interest
Interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest in the property, identifying their proposed use, the source of funding and any conditions that would be attached to their offer. In addition, interested parties must be able to present a clear business plan with strategy and proof of funding to deliver on their proposed future use of the property.
Viewing
By appointment through the Sole Agents, Browns Commercial [use Contact Agent Button]
Externally the curtilage, which contains no burials or graves, provides a parking area with direct road access from Neasham Road. This is a shared entrance, and a right of way exists to provide access for the neighbouring scout premises and flats.
The property is to be sold subject to the Church Commissioners covenants which will be discussed with the purchaser but will include control over future use and alterations. These are to ensure the property is used for authorised purposes only. Further details are available from the agent on request.
F1 planning permitted uses include schools, museums, art galleries, library, halls, places of worship, church halls, non-residential education, and training centres.
The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment which will be subject to planning and listed building consent. The church has formally closed for worship.
On instruction of The Church Commissioners for England & The Diocese of Durham
St Johns Church - For Sale By Private Treaty
Location
Darlington is a north-east, County Durham historic market town with great industrial heritage and currently benefiting from substantial economic regeneration, the town is located 6 miles west of Middlesbrough and approximately 21 miles south of Durham. Nearby roads include the A1(M), A66 and A68, with junction 58 of the A1(M) some 2.5 miles to the west of the town centre and junction 57 approximately 3 miles to the south-west.
The church is in an elevated location to the east, in an area known as Bank Top and commands a prominent position with its tower visible from all approaches by road and rail.
Situated within a regeneration zone opposite Darlington Train Station.
Accommodation
The property provides substantial accommodation totaling approximately 623 sq m (6705 sq ft) (approximate external measurement recorded by the Church Heritage Record) on a site of around 0.40 acres which allows for some car parking.
Externally there is a small churchyard and road access from Neasham Road. This is a shared entrance, and a right of way exists to provide access for the neighbouring scout hut and flats.
Internally, using the access into the vestry block, the ground floor is arranged to provide entrance porch and inner hallway, leading to the vestry block, WC with disabled access (plus 2 additional WC facilities) and comprehensive kitchen.
Access via the west door leads to the central Nave space which might lend itself to a number of new uses that could benefit from the impressive space and volume. The chancel arch takes up almost the full width of the Nave. Over the nave is a substantial wind-braced roof with main and intermediate trusses.
More information
On instruction of The Church Commissioners for England & The Diocese of Durham
Freehold Church for Sale by Private Treaty
Prominent Elevated and Roadside Position
Grade II Listed
Planning Class F1
Expressions of Interest Invited
Freehold - The property is held Freehold (title number DU375714) with full vacant possession on completion.
Business Rates
Enquiries regarding the rateable value and details of precise amounts payable should be directed to the relevant Local Authority.
Tenure
Freehold
Proposed Terms
The property is held Freehold (title number DU375714) with full vacant possession on completion.
Legal Costs
The purchaser will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction together with any Stamp Duty and VAT where applicable.
VAT
All offers where made silent of VAT are deemed to be made exclusive thereof.
Services
The property does currently benefit from: mains services of gas, electric, water and drainage.
Notes
All measurements are approximate and are for guidance purposes only.
Planning
F1 planning permitted uses include schools, museums, art galleries, library, halls, places of worship, church halls, non-residential education and training centres.
The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment which will be subject to planning and listed building consent.
Grade II Listed
List entry number 1322932
Conditional Acceptance of Offer
The conditional acceptance of an offer will be subject to the Church Commissioners for England determining on the appropriate nature of the proposed use. This procedure is governed by the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 and is not bound by best value restrictions set out within charity law. The Diocese of Durham and the Church Commissioners are therefore seeking the best and most sustainable use for the building and its site.
Expressions Of Interest
Interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest in the property, identifying their proposed use, the source of funding and any conditions that would be attached to their offer. In addition, interested parties must be able to present a clear business plan with strategy and proof of funding to deliver on their proposed future use of the property.
Viewing
By appointment through the Sole Agents, Browns Commercial [use Contact Agent Button]