Floorplan
MapCharacter property for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Stunning Sea Views
- Ref BW/2024/103
- Ref 2024/022/PPF
- Ref 2024/024/LBC
- Planning Application In Place
- Conversion Opportunity
- CLOSING DATE SET- Wednesday 24th of September at 12pm
- Reference - KA0673
Reference - KA0673
CLOSING DATE SET- Wednesday 24th of September at 12pm
Welcome to Reawick Congregational Church
Reawick Congregational Church presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a detached church steeped in local history. Originally built around 1863, the church has been a central part of the community for over a century and remains in use to this day.
The property has recently has been approved for full planning permission and a building warrant (both granted in 2024) to convert the church into a two-bedroom home. This provides an excellent head start for prospective buyers. The building is Category C listed, offering character and heritage alongside the potential for a unique residential conversion.
Listed Building Consent: Ref 2024/024/LBC
Planning Permission: Ref 2024/022/PPF
Building Warrant: BW/2024/103
Further details can be accessed via the Shetland Islands Council website.
Location
The church is located in Reawick, offering a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of Lerwick, approximately 27 miles away (around a 40-minute commute). Reawick Beach, a stunning sandy shoreline, lies only a short drive from the property.
Nearby amenities include a well-stocked shop and garage at Bixter, while Aith provides additional facilities such as the West Mainland Leisure Centre, the Eid Co-op, and Michael’s Wood. The area is also home to spectacular coastal walks, including Westerwick and Sillwick, both renowned for their dramatic scenery.
Accommodation
Entrance Vestibule leading into a small reception room, with access to a W.C.
Main Sanctuary, an impressive space with six large arched windows that flood the room with natural light. The sanctuary measures approximately 153 sq. m. of internal floor area, offering a highly flexible layout for conversion into a spacious and characterful home.
External Features
The church does not come with all of the enclosed gardens seen within the photos. The footprint of the church has a surrounding border around two meters wide along with the entrance into the church.
Early Viewing Highly Recommended
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