CLOSING DATE 4 OCTOBER 2024 @ 12 NOON
Church / ancillary accommodation on substantial site
• Redevelopment potential
• Modern building
• Within popular residential area
• No VAT
• Suitable for variety of uses
• Planning permission in principle granted for residential development
• Total area 659.38 sq m (7,098 sq ft)
• Site size 0.34 ha (0.84 ac)
• Offers over £175,000
Location
The property is formed immediately south of the junction between Campbell Street and Park Road, within a popular residential area in the town of Johnstone which is formed within Renfrewshire, and has a population of approximately 16,500.
Johnstone is located approximately three miles west of Paisley town centre and thirteen miles to the south-west of Glasgow City Centre. The town is situated to the south of the A733 Paisley to Irvine road which links with the M8 motorway approximately two miles to the north. Glasgow Airport is located approximately 5 miles from Johnstone.
High Street forms the retail centre of the town, and this is supplemented by Phoenix Retail Park at Linwood which is located to the north-east of the town centre. The town benefits from regular bus services and there are railway stations at Johnstone and Milliken Park.
The surrounding area is generally characterised by residential properties. Immediately adjacent to the property and to the south is Johnstone Bowling and Tennis Club, whilst a short distance to the south on Park Road is the Lynnhurst Hotel which is popular with local residents and as a wedding venue.
Description
The property comprises a detached building, constructed of modern cavity brick with feature stone. The roof is pitched and concrete tiled to the main worship hall and flat with mineral felt finish to the ancillary accommodation. There are a number of access doorways and fire escape exits formed to the perimeter of the building, these generally being double glazed and aluminium framed.
The property sits on a substantial, well-maintained and regularly shaped site which is laid out to form landscaped areas and tarmac parking, the latter of which is formed to the northeast and southeast of the site.
Internally, the property is formed over a split level and is subdivided to form large entrance reception area (three separate access points), main worship area with raised stage, kitchen, 8 office style rooms, male and female (including accessible) toilet accommodation, font, plant room and additional storage space.
The finishes internally are varied, with concrete floor throughout overlaid in a combination of carpet and vinyl, with plastered / plasterboard and painted walls and plasterboard or acoustic tiled ceilings. Lighting is via a combination of fittings.
Heating within the building is via a combination of electrically operated heating and a gas-fired central heating system which serves water filled radiators.
It should be noted that the building has been empty for some period of time and has been subjected to a degree of vandalism. Whilst the building has been secured, as a consequence of the damage, a degree of upgrading will be required both externally and internally.
Alternative uses
We understand that the property currently has Class 10 use, making it suitable a number of uses including for the provision of education, day nursery or place or worship, with no change of use required.
Alternatively, subject to planning and other necessary consents, it could be used as a gymnasium, sports hall, youth group, offices etc.
Development potential
The site was granted planning permission in principle for the demolition of the existing building and redevelopment to form 7 residential units (6 semi-detached and one detached) along with associated access and parking (now lapsed). The consent (ref 19/0270/PP) was granted in 2019 (subject to conditions) and further information can be obtained via the Renfrewshire Council website, with the link below:
https://pl-bs.renfrewshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=ZZZYL6MWWR777&activeTab=summary
Accommodation/areas
From sizes taken at the time of our inspection, we calculate the gross internal areas to extend to a total area of 659.38 sq m (7,098 sq ft)
We understand that the site extends to a total area of 0.34 ha (0.84 ac).
Rating
The current Rateable Value is £13,600.
The current Uniform Business Rate is £0.498.
The Rateable Value will require to be reassessed upon re-development for alternative use.
Price
Offers over £175,000 are sought.
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
To be agreed.
Viewing and further information
By contacting the Joint Selling Agent:
Thomson Property Consultants
180 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 4RW
Tel: 0141 611 9666
Contact: Eric Thomson
Email: eric@thomsonproperty.co.uk