Commercial development

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LOCATION
The property is situated in the heart of the village of Warkworth, which is situated in mid-Northumberland on the River Coquet, about 1 mile from the coast, 2 miles north-west of Amble, 7 miles south-east of Alnwick and 30 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Warkworth is popular with visitors for its medieval Castle, old attractive buildings, local walks by the river and proximity to the coast. Warkworth, with a population of around 1500, is recognised as a relatively high value and popular residential location, with many larger style houses including some new developments on the edges of the village. The property is situated in Warkworth Conservation Area on The Butts, a road which runs roughly north-south, parallel with the main road through Warkworth and alongside the River Coquet.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a former United Reformed Church. The church use has ceased and the property is currently vacant. There is an attached church hall to the rear. Included is a site opposite the church, between The Butts and the river, which has been used most recently for car parking. The church is a Grade II Listed building, dating from the 19th Century. With the exception of a small first floor gallery, the building is of single storey construction, although is built to two-storey height, with windows and blind windows at two levels, giving the appearance from the exterior, of a two-storey structure. The front elevation is in Ashlar, with return walls in stone. The roof is pitched and covered in Welsh slate. There are a number of stained glass windows which we believe date from the early 20th Century. Internally, the church building is arranged to provide a full two-storey height nave and chancel off the entrance hall, with a small store and vestry at this (truncated)

ACCOMMODATION
The buildings extend to the following Gross internal floor areas:

Church

Ground floor
138.12 sq m(1487 sq ft)

First floor
42.64 sq m(459 sq ft)

Total
180.76 sq m(1946 sq ft)

Rear store
12.62 sq m(136 sq ft)

Church hall
194.69 sq m(2096 sq ft)

SERVICES
We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is an old electric heating system installed in the church. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to establish the suitability of on site services.

FEATURES
The seller reserves the right to remove any stained glass and the church organ. DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL/ USE The property may be suitable for various commercial and community uses. It may also be suitable for conversion to residential use. This may be to create a single residential unit or to create multiple units in the form of apartments. Such development might involve the demolition of the rear store and the church hall at the rear of the site, which are not Listed, for the introduction of natural daylighting to the church building and to create a garden. In addition, parking could be provided by the land on the east side of the main road. The obvious way of creating more floor space for conversion of the church building for residential use, would be the introduction of an intermediary floor at first floor level. All development proposals would be subject to full planning and Listed Building consent being obtained.

PRICE
The property is available for sale on a freehold basis with a guide price of £150,000. Our client reserves the right not to accept the highest, or any, offer for the property. Our clients will make their decisions based on their opinion of the best and most suitable use for the property. All interested parties must be able to present a clear design and business plan for the proposed use of the property as well as proof of funding, both for the acquisition of the property and conversion/use of the property.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Exempt