Property

LOCATION The property is prominently located in Church Road Cradley Heath Halesowen with road frontages to Church Road, Blue Ball Lane and Colley Lane close to the town centres of Cradley Heath and Stourbridge. The location is close to all amenities and public transport.

DESCRIPTION The property comprises a standalone detached Victorian Church / Chapel building - previously a Sunday School - adjacent on a lower level is an open car park off Blue Ball lane - this was the site of the former Baptist Church.

The Manse (no. 34 Church Road) is a 4 Bedroom detached house, adjacent to the Church building and is included in this transaction.

The chapel building is known as Cradley Baptist Church and is in full operational condition and has the benefit of gas fired Central heating and arranged over 3 floors.

POTENTIAL The property provides excellent opportunity for the following :

▪ Education / Offices / Commercial

▪ Conversion to residential accommodation

▪ Children's Nursery

▪ Other uses - STP

We advise all potential purchasers to satisfy themselves regarding current or intended alternative uses of the property and seek planning consents as appropriate - Local Planning Authority - Dudley Metropolitan District Council.

NOTE - TREES We understand that some of the trees on the lower level of the site maybe protected and we advise any Purchaser to seek advice from the Tree Preservation Officer at Dudley Metropolitan District Council. The Council have indicated they are prepared to consider replacement planting

ACCOMMODATION The main church building provides accommodation over 3 floors with the ground floor predominantly open plan rooms for Church / Worship purposes together with offices, a well fitted kitchen and facilities.

The first floor is used for support accommodation and the large cellar houses the gas fired central heating boiler.

To the left of the Church is an open grassed area which could be utilised as car parking.

The adjoining car park is on a lower level as the Church is built on a bank and comprises an open level surfaced piece of land with access from Blue Ball Lane.

TENURE the Property is freehold. The Property is owned by a Charity - No 1174234 - Hope Baptist Church Stourbridge.

PURCHASE PRICE OIRO £750,000 (Subject to Contract) this is whole of site, including The Church, The Manse 4 bedroom residential property and the car park.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED We understand that part of the Car Park is infected with Japanese Knotweed and a Herbicide Treatment - IVM ‘Fast’ is to be implemented alongside a 10 year Insurance backed guarantee - details available from the Agents.

ASBESTOS An Asbestos report is available if required

LEGAL COSTS Each party to pay all own costs in respect of this transaction.

UTILITIES We understand the property has all main services - not tested.

INSURANCE The Owner will maintain Buildings Insurance until completion of a sale.

BUSINESS RATES / COUNCIL TAX Prospective purchasers should confirm rates liability with the Local Authority. The Property is owned by a Charity - No 1174234 - Hope Baptist Church Stourbridge.

VAT We understand VAT will not be charged on the sale of this property.

EPC An EPC is available on request.

ASBESTOS SURVEY - An asbestos survey is available on request.

VIEWING Full inspection viewings can be arranged strictly with the Agents.

GENERAL TERMS

VAT will not be levied on the purchase price.

Services - The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The tenant is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

References / Funding - The successful Purchaser will need to provide either a satisfactory bank reference and proof of funding

Money Laundering - The successful purchaser will be required to submit proof of identity, in accordance with money laundering regulations.

Fixtures & Fittings - Any fixtures and fittings not expressly mentioned within these particulars are excluded from the transaction.

Areas & Dimensions - All areas and dimensions are deemed to be approximate only.