Former United Reformed Church, St. Columba's Close, Coventry, CV1 4BX
A Former Church in Coventry City Centre which may be suitable for a variety of uses
Guide price*
£200,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £550,000
Virtual tour
Lot information
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 27th October 2022 @ 09:30AM
A Virtual Freehold Former Church Close To Coventry City Centre Occupying A Site Extending To Approximately 0.319 Acres. The Property Is Considered Suitable For Redevelopment For A Variety Of Alternative Uses Subject To Obtaining The Appropriate Planning Permission
Property Description
The property comprises a former Church building that consists of the main Church Hall, meeting room, kitchen and prayer room together with a number of additional ground and first floor rooms. The property offers a significant City Centre redevelopment opportunity and could be used for a variety of alternative uses including residential, offices, student accommodation, children's nursery etc subject to the appropriate planning permission.Location
The property lies within a mixed use area, and benefits from a frontage to both St. Columba's Close and St Nicholas Street and is situated a short walk from the heart of Coventry City Centre. The area benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links, with Coventry train station being located approximately 1/2 a mile to the south.Tenure
We understand the property is long leasehold (virtual freehold) for a term of 1000 years from 1664 (approximately 642 years unexpired). Vacant possession will be given upon completion.We have not had sight of the documentation relating to tenure however a copy will be available for inspection within the legal pack.
Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.Auctioneer's Note
Please note no offers will be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Viewings
See viewing schedule. Please note the appointments listed below are pre-booked so there is no need to book in prior to attending.Accommodation
| Sq.m. | Sq.Ft. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor | ||
| Main Church Hall | 2,631sqft | 244.49 sqm |
| Kitchen | 243 sqft | 22.54 sqm |
| Meeting Room | 1,130 sqft | 105.03 sqm |
| Store Room | 134 sqft | 12.5 sqm |
| Office | 144 sqft | 13.43 sqm |
| Boiler Room | 100 sqft | 9.31 sqm |
| Male WC and Female WC | ||
| First Floor | ||
| Prayer Room | 270 sqft | 25.06 sqm |
| Dining Room | 424 sqft | 39.36 sqm |
| Kitchen | 77 sqft | 7.19 sqm |
| Store Room 1 | 245 sqft | 22.78 sqm |
| Store Room 2 | 239 sqft | 22.17 sqm |
| Total Net Internal Area | 5,636 sqft | 523.86 sqm |
DISCLAIMER
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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