· Church buildings including church, halls and ancillary space
· Suitable for variety of uses
· Extensive private parking
· Close to town centre
· Capable of splitting to form two separate units
· Total area 741.58 sq m (7,983 sq ft)
· Offers over £150,000
Location
The property is located to the north of Bawhirley Road, at its junction with Belville Avenue and
close to Greenock town centre. Bawhilrey Road can be accessed via Kilmalcolm Road to the east, Carwood Street to the west and Belville Street to the north. The property benefits from good public transport connections with local bus routes running along Bawhirley Road as well as neighboring streets. Cartsdyke train station lies to the east of the property and is within a 2-minute walking distance.
The surrounding properties are generally a mix of private and local authority housing, however several commercial occupiers are within a close proximity. These include Lifestyle Express convenience store, Day-Today convenience store, McDade Pharmacy, The Salvation Army, Greenock Boxing Club and Victoria Bowling Club.
Accommodation
Description
The property comprises a substantial detached building constructed of brick with a combination of flat and multi-pitched roof sections with various coverings/finishes. The main property is arranged over a split level and benefits from access points from both Bawhirley Road and Belville Avenue. Internally, the space is formed as follows:
· Church/worship area
· Vestibule with male and female toilet accommodation
· Lesser hall with two storage rooms
· Two meeting rooms
· Separate male, female and disabled toilet accommodation
· Fully fitted kitchen
· Storage facility
· Vestry with toilet
Finishes vary, with generally timber floors, plasterboard or plastered walls and plastered ceilings. Light fittings vary throughout.
The kitchen has been recently refitted and benefits from floor plus wall mounted units, two sink units and a wash hand basin.
Male and disabled toilet accommodation consist of one WC and WHB, with female toilet facilities containing four WCs and three WHBs. The vestibule also provides toilet accommodation with male and female facilities, each providing one WC and WHB
Alternative uses
The building would represent an excellent opportunity for existing use by a church organisation,
youth organisation, sports club, dance company, charity or similar type operator. Alternatively there
is potential to convert for a number of commercial uses. eg. children’s nursery, craft centre, art
gallery, concert venue etc.
Accommodation/areas
From sizes taken at the time of our inspection, we calculate the gross internal areas to be as follows:
Ground floor: 707.10 sq m (7,611 sq ft)
Basement: 34.48 sq m (371 sq ft)
TOTAL: 714.58 sq m (7,983 sq ft)
Terms
Planning
The relevant statutory plan is the Inverclyde Local Development Plan adopted on 29 August 2014. The property is located within an area covered by a residential policy, RES1. This planning policy specifies that the character and amenity of residential areas, contained within this area, will be safeguarded and where practicable, enhanced. Proposals for new residential development will be assessed against a number of criteria. Non-residential uses are likely to be supported if they are considered to enhance the amenity of the existing area.
Further information is available via Inverclyde Council.
Price
Offers over £150,000 are sought.
As previously detailed, out client would consider selling the property in two lots and indicative prices
for each part of the building are available upon request.
VAT
We understand that no VAT is payable.
Energy Performance
The property has an EPC rating of [To be confirmed]. A full copy of the certificate can be made
available to interested parties if required.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs.
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
Prospective purchasers will be responsible for the payment of any Land and Buildings Transaction
Tax.
Date of Entry
Immediate entry is available.