The property comprises a purpose built Church and hall of unique style which is Category B Listed. The building is a rectangular plan, ark-like Church with curvilinear roof and opposite elevations mirrored.
The building is of steel frame construction with external walls finished in a combination of facing brick work, rendered brick/block work as well as boarded timber and curtain wall glazing sections.
Location
The Church building lies adjacent to the south east boundary of a triangular site which is laid to grass, with mature trees around its perimeter of approximately 1.38 acres. The total area of the Church site is 1.8 acres or thereby.
The Church and site may be suitable for development subject to appropriate consents being obtained. The Church and triangular grassed area of 1.38 acres are offered for sale in lots or as a whole.
Castlemilk is approximately 4 miles south of Glasgow City Centre.
Accommodation
Internally, the accommodation is arranged over two principal floor levels as well as two intermediate entrance/exit levels. The upper levels provides the principal worship area whilst the entrance/exit levels also provide the vestry, an office and toilet facilities.
The main lower level provides the Church Hall with a stage, two smaller halls, fitted kitchen and cellar storage areas.
ACCOMMODATION:-
Upper level:-
Worship area (including upper lobby) 341.03 sq m (3,671 sq ft)
Lower level:-
Church (including stage & store) 147.68 sq m (1,590 sq ft)
Small Hall 1 - 22.29 sq m (240 sq ft)
Small Hall 2 - 30.31 sq m (327 sq ft)
Kitchen - 17.78 sq m (191 sq ft)
Fitted with a series of base storage units and two stainless steel sink units.
Exterior
There is a large grassy area extending to approximately 0.56 hectares (1.38 acres) outlined in green on the plan. There are mature deciduous trees dotted along the Carmunnock Road and Glenacre Terrace boundaries. The site slopes downwards from south east to north west. This site is offered for sale either along with the Church or on its own. Offers are invited.
Terms
Planning
The property is listed Category B and falls within Class 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 and could in relation to religious uses be used without requiring planning permission for change of use as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library.
The property is within the administrative area of Glasgow City Council and covered the policies of the City Plan adopted August 2003 in which the property is covered by “Residential” development policy principles. Interested parties are invited to discuss their proposals with the Planning Department on 0141 287 8555.
Services
Mains water, gas and drainage to the public sewer. Space heating in principal areas by gas fired heating system serving either traditional wrought iron or more modern wall mounted panel radiators.
Fixtures and Fittings
The Seller reserves the right to remove the ecclesiastical fittings and fixtures including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the pews, pulpit and organ. The Seller will exercise reasonable care in the removal of these reserved items but will not be bound to make good any damage resulting from such removal. If the Purchaser intends to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use of the building, the Purchaser will include in the application for Planning Permission an application for listed building consent in respect of the removal of the reserved items.
Entry
Early entry available.
Viewing
By appointment. Please contact 0141 583 7321.
Offers
Offers are invited for the Church building only or for the Church and the ground. Offers should be submitted in writing to:-
Church of Scotland Law Department
121 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4YN
Telephone 0131-240 2263
Fax 0131-240 2246
E-mail: properties@cofscotland.org.uk
It is possible that a closing date for offers will be fixed and, to ensure that they receive intimation of this, prospective purchasers must formally intimate their interest in writing or by e-mail with the Law Department.
As offers will require to be considered by one or more Church Committees, they should not be subject to short time limits for
acceptance.