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The Former St Margaret's Church, Ford SA62 5LS
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Key information
Tenure: Freehold
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Features and description
- 17th century Church
- Potential for conversion subject to planning consent
- Edge of village location
- Land for parking included
The Former St Margaret's Church is situated within a rectangular Churchyard located approximately 300 meters south of the small mid-Pembrokeshire village of Wolfscastle. It is understood that the Church was originally built in 1672 by a Landowner from nearby Puncheston.
The Church building is unlisted and comprises a small solid stone structure under a slate roof. To the fore is an entrance porch with overhead external bellcote. The site is virtually in the shadow of Treffgarne Rock - a recognisable geological landmark located in Pembrokeshire.
Enclosed Entrance Porch -
Open Plan Nave/Chancel - 8.8 x 4.76 (28'10" x 15'7") - Rendered internal walls, wood block floor and high ceilings with A frame roof trusses. There are 3 arched internal windows.
Property Extent And Access - The sale comprises the former church building together with a small parcel of the churchyard as shown edged red on the sale plan below. The remainder of the churchyard, shown edged green and including the tarmacadam accessway coloured yellow, is excluded from the sale and will remain in the ownership of our client. The Local Ministry Area of Greater Dewisland will retain responsibility for the ongoing management and maintenance of the retained churchyard.
A pedestrian right of way over the accessway (coloured yellow) from the entrance gates to the church building will be granted to the purchaser.
While there is currently no parking provision within the churchyard, the parcel included in the sale may be suitable for parking subject to the purchaser obtaining the necessary consents. Prospective purchasers are advised to undertake their own detailed enquiries regarding the consents required for any proposed change of use and associated works on this land including consultation with the Local Authority.
Services - We have been informed by the client that the property previously benefitted from an electricity supply which has since been disconnected. Prospective purchasers must make their own detailed enquiries regarding the potential for reconnection of the electricity supply and the availability of any other essential services required for their intended use.
Restrictive Covenant - The sale will be subject to our client’s standard terms of sale as set out in the document entitled ‘Freehold Sale of Former St Margaret’s Church, Ford – Purchaser’s Covenants’ which is available on request from the Agent.
Planning - We are informed that the building is not listed and does not lie within a Conservation Area. The property currently falls within planning use D1 of the Use Classes Order. Alternative uses may be possible subject to planning permission. Interested parties must satisfy themselves regarding any planning potential for alternative use or redevelopment of the property.
Epc - The property is exempt from an EPC as it was used as a place of worship.
Statement - As a registered charity (registered charity number: 1142813) our client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a chartered surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. The quoted asking price is a guide and interested parties should submit the best offer they are prepared to make. In accordance with our client's charitable status, the property may remain on the open market until exchange of contracts; our clients reserve the right to consider any other offer which is forthcoming.
The Church building is unlisted and comprises a small solid stone structure under a slate roof. To the fore is an entrance porch with overhead external bellcote. The site is virtually in the shadow of Treffgarne Rock - a recognisable geological landmark located in Pembrokeshire.
Enclosed Entrance Porch -
Open Plan Nave/Chancel - 8.8 x 4.76 (28'10" x 15'7") - Rendered internal walls, wood block floor and high ceilings with A frame roof trusses. There are 3 arched internal windows.
Property Extent And Access - The sale comprises the former church building together with a small parcel of the churchyard as shown edged red on the sale plan below. The remainder of the churchyard, shown edged green and including the tarmacadam accessway coloured yellow, is excluded from the sale and will remain in the ownership of our client. The Local Ministry Area of Greater Dewisland will retain responsibility for the ongoing management and maintenance of the retained churchyard.
A pedestrian right of way over the accessway (coloured yellow) from the entrance gates to the church building will be granted to the purchaser.
While there is currently no parking provision within the churchyard, the parcel included in the sale may be suitable for parking subject to the purchaser obtaining the necessary consents. Prospective purchasers are advised to undertake their own detailed enquiries regarding the consents required for any proposed change of use and associated works on this land including consultation with the Local Authority.
Services - We have been informed by the client that the property previously benefitted from an electricity supply which has since been disconnected. Prospective purchasers must make their own detailed enquiries regarding the potential for reconnection of the electricity supply and the availability of any other essential services required for their intended use.
Restrictive Covenant - The sale will be subject to our client’s standard terms of sale as set out in the document entitled ‘Freehold Sale of Former St Margaret’s Church, Ford – Purchaser’s Covenants’ which is available on request from the Agent.
Planning - We are informed that the building is not listed and does not lie within a Conservation Area. The property currently falls within planning use D1 of the Use Classes Order. Alternative uses may be possible subject to planning permission. Interested parties must satisfy themselves regarding any planning potential for alternative use or redevelopment of the property.
Epc - The property is exempt from an EPC as it was used as a place of worship.
Statement - As a registered charity (registered charity number: 1142813) our client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a chartered surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. The quoted asking price is a guide and interested parties should submit the best offer they are prepared to make. In accordance with our client's charitable status, the property may remain on the open market until exchange of contracts; our clients reserve the right to consider any other offer which is forthcoming.
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R K Lucas & Son is amongst the oldest established Firms of Surveyors, Valuers, Auctioneers and Estate Agents in Wales, having been traced back to 1789 and yet with roots lying even earlier in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Indeed the Firm has provided the National Library of Wales with a treasure trove of social history catalogued in the “Lucas Manuscripts” which are stored at the Library’s headquarters in Aberystwyth and also at the County Records Office in Haverfordwest. R K Lucas & Son is a professional family business serving the whole of Pembrokeshire with its urban centres and picturesque coastal and rural environments. The Firm has a wealth of experience in all types of property valuation and estate agency techniques, having fully qualified and approachable, professional staff providing valuable information and advice. The estate agency section of R K Lucas & Son deals with the full property spectrum from the smallest terraced home and coastal cottage, right up to the largest mansions in Pembrokeshire – and sometimes even a Castle! We look back to the 18th Century with nostalgia whilst looking forward to the future with excited anticipation. Whether you wish to buy property, sell property, let or rent, or simply seek some advice we remain a long tested family firm of professionals, we will be able to satisfy your requirements.