Stone and brick built chapel with meeting hall in the village of Geddington
Description
The Chapel sits within a conservation area, built in 1875 and is constructed in traditional solid stone under a pitched tiled roof, with a rear hall of around the same age constructed in traditional solid brickwork. A modern side extension was constructed around 2017 and houses the kitchen and WC areas.
Layout, at present, comprises front entrance porch, main chapel room, rear hall with storeroom, side entrance hall, kitchen and three WC areas.
The Chapel benefits from a small cellar / vault area under the entrance porch, approached via external steps at the front of the church.
Outside
Outside, enclosed by stone walling and wrought iron fencing, there are small garden / gravelled areas to the front and side of the chapel with a paved area in front of the side extension. Total plot size approx. 2284 sq. ft
Location
Geddington is steeped in history, home to one of only three remaining Eleanor Crosses in the country, erected by Edward I, circa 1290’s. Amenities include a local pub serving food & drink, a café, hairdressers, a cricket club with bar, bowling green, tennis courts & a primary school. Close by is the popular Dovecote café in Newton. The river Ise runs through the middle of the village with picturesque bridge & ford. Kettering Train Station is approx. 4.5 miles away.
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Method of Sale
The freehold is for sale with no chain & vacant possession on completion.
Services
Mains water and sewerage is connected along with electricity. The services have not been tested by the agent, all interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries.
Registered Title
NN305280.
Council Tax Band
As a place of religious worship, the property is exempt from paying business rates.
Energy Performance Certificate
Religious buildings do not require an EPC. If after the allocated marketing period, the property sells for residential purposes then an EPC may be needed.
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire Council Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX.
Tel: 0300 126 3000. (northnorthants.gov.uk)
Planning
The existing church use is redundant. Any other use maybe subject to planning. Although this property isn’t part of a neighbourhood plan, the local planning authority may want to see an extended marketing period of up to 12 months to demonstrate that a similar use is not required in the local vicinity before a change of use will be granted.
The loss of community facilities may not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that:
The proposal includes alternative provision of equivalent or enhanced facilities, on a site within the locality, or there is no longer a need for the facility, evidenced by at least 12 months of active marketing.
Therefore, a similar use for the Church, in the first instance, would be preferrable.
Virtual Tour Link
https://tour.giraffe360.com/18dcceda964246a0ace8b02f6d63dea4
Viewing Arrangments
Viewing by appointment only.
Please contact Kettering Sales on 01536 532376.
Email: ketteringsales@berrys.uk.com
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