Residential development for sale

An excellent opportunity to acquire a former Methodist Church which has been considered for conversion to a detached residential unit. The property dates back to the mid 19th century with a more recent extension in the 1970s and stands in a generous plot extending to approximately 0.15 acre.

The property is located in the heart of this Norfolk Village, itself located approximately five miles from the North Norfolk Coast and just seven miles from the principal town of Fakenham.

Entrance Lobby - Double entrance doors to the front, two doors leading to the Church Hall.

Church Hall - A beautiful light space with vaulted pine celling and exposed roof timbers, four arched windows to front and rear apsect, raised pulpit area. This is an open plan design and also incorporates a further area with a curtained vestibule. A door then leads to:

Kitchen - Window to side aspect, range of base storage units with laminated work surfaces. Double drainer, stainless steel sink unit.

Inner Lobby - With access to:

Cloakroom - Window to side aspect, low level w.c. and pedestal wash basin.

Rear Hall - Window to side aspect, part glazed door to outside.

Outside - Steps lead from the pavement to the front of the Church and there is a small lawn either side of the central pathway and some established planting. A side access then leads to the rear which is currently used as a car park with close boarded fencing to some of the boundaries.

Agents Note - The property is freehold and has the benefit of mains electricity, water and drainage. The property does not currently have any central heating. The property is not currently listed for Council Tax or Business Rates. Vacant possession will be granted on completion.

Planning - Full planning permission for conversion to a residential unit has not been obtained. However a Pre-Application enquiry was submitted to the North Norfolk District Council in June 2023 and a report follows in September 2023 ref: IS2/23/1247. This was a silver level service, the conclusion of which was that such a conversion would be acceptable in principle under Policy SS 2 of the adopted North Norfolk Core Strategy.

Please note that when the Church is sold, it will forfeit the access to the left (North) of the building and a new vehicular access would need to be constructed to the right (South) of the building.

The property is being offered for sale on behalf of the Methodist Church and will have to be marketed for a minimum period of 14 days before the acceptance of any offers.