Tarbrax Church is an attractively simple single storey property of brick construction with traditional white painted harled exterior and open farmland to front and rear. The Church is surrounded by a generous plot of ground (approx 0.25 acre) which is currently stocked with mature trees and shrubs. The building dates from around 1920, and extends to around 115 square metres gross internal floor area. The roof is double pitched and slated.
Location
The property is situated in the village of Tarbrax, in a rural setting south of Cobbinshaw Reservoir and to the west of the A70. Shopping, leisure, and other facilities are available in Lanark, Livingston and West Calder. There are many year-round community activities and an excellent Primary School nearby in Auchengray. The A70 provides easy transport links to Edinburgh to the north and Lanark to the south.
Accommodation
Accommodation comprises the entrance vestibule, main Church space, adjoining meeting room, and WC. There is a disabled access path from the parking area at the front of the property.
The Church may be suitable for conversion to a number of alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtained.
Main Church Space
The main church space (approx 14m x 6m) incorporates plaster and painted walls and an attractive ceiling with exposed wooden beams. Lighting is provided by hanging lights and wall lights. The windows are arched with single pane, lead lattice design.
Hall
The adjoining hall (approx 7.5 x 3.5m), locted to the side of the main church space, is served by mains water and drainage.
Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and water and local drainage. Oil fired heating.
Terms
Planning
The property falls within Class 10 of the Town & County Planning (use classes) (Scotland) order 1997 and could, in addition to religious uses , be used, without the necessity for Planning Permission for change of use, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre educational establishment, museum or public library.
The property may be suitable for redevelopment subject to the necessary consents being obtained, and interested parties are invited to discuss their proposals with the Planning Department of South Lanarkshire Council on 08457 406 080
Fixtures and Fittings
The sellers reserve the right to remove the ecclesiastical fittings and fixtures including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the pews, pulpit and organ. The Sellers will exercise reasonable care in the removal of these reserved items but will not be bound to make any damage resulting from such removal.
Entry
Early entry is available.
Offers
Offers in the region of £XXX are invited for the Church and 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 the, prospective purchasers must formally intimate their interest in writing or by email with the law department.
As offers will require to be considered by one or more church comities, they should not be subject to short time limits for acceptance.
The sellers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any of the offers received.
Specification
Energy Efficiency Rating - G