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Former Zion Methodist Church, 119 Market Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire DE55 2AA

Lot no: 45 Sold at Auction for £285,000
 

Guide Price £270,000+ plus fees

Unconditional with Variable FeeOn the fall of the hammer, the successful bidder will be legally bound to purchase the property. The successful bidder must immediately exchange contracts, pay a 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000) along with a non-refundable Buyer’s Fee of either 4.8% of the final sale price of the property up to and including £250,000, or 3.6% if the final sale price is over £250,000. The Buyer’s Fee is subject to a minimum of £6,000. Completion must take place usually within 30 days unless the Special Conditions of Sale state otherwise.

Thursday 29th September 2022

10.00am
Key Features
  • A former Place of Worship, with Chapel, viewing balcony, assembly hall, and ancillary space
  • Extending in total to circa. 5,005 sq. ft. / 465.2 sqm. on a site of 0.34-acres / 0.137-hectares or thereabouts
  • Offering the potential for a variety of uses, and refurbishment or redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent
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Sold at Auction for £285,000

Place of Worship

Property Description:

DRAFT DETAILS

The property comprises a detached former Methodist Zion Church, which has been extended and adapted over the years to provide a Place of Worship, together with assembly area, ancillary space, and car parking. The original Church was built in or around 1881 and was extended at a later date, in or around the 1930s, and is of solid brick construction with two flying buttresses to the left-hand elevation, with a pitched roof overclad with slate tiles. The extensions to the rear of the main Church are of cavity brick walls, with a small, pitched roof covering, and two areas of flat roof with an asphalt covering.

The Chapel is open to eaves with exposed timber beams and painted plastered ceiling, with two vertical cast-iron support columns, carpeted floor, part-timber boarding to the lower walls, fixed seating, central heating radiators, and suspended lighting.

Towards the eastern gable is a balcony with fixed pews, and accommodates the original organ. Under the balcony is the former Vestry, to entrance lobby, and boiler room.

The principal access to the building is via a comparatively modern (1994) entrance porch with hardwood double glazed windows, which leads into the assembly hall, which is towards the centre of the building and has suspended timber floor, fluorescent strip lighting, central heating radiators, and a raised curtained stage with spot lighting. To the rear of the stage is a secondary hall/meeting room, kitchen, and ancillary storage space, together with an accessible WC, and ladies and gents WC facilities. Externally, there is a generous car parking area with tarmacadam-surfaced finish, with the principal access off Market Street, with a secondary egress which has the benefit of electric sliding gates to Shiners Way.

The property is situated in a prominent position off Market Street within the centre of South Normanton, in a mixed use trading location with residential, commercial, and retail all within close proximity. Nearby occupiers include; The Hub, a joint service centre located to the rear of the site, Heron Foods, and Co-Operative.

Floor Areas:

The property has a gross internal area (GIA) of 5,005 sq. ft./465.2 sqm., with a site area of 0.34-acres/0.137-hectares or thereabouts.

Services:

It is understood that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. No tests of the services have been undertaken, and no warranties are given or implied.

Planning:

The local planning authority is Bolsover District Council, and the property currently falls within use class F1 (Learning and Non-Residential Institution), as defined by the Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987, (Amended) (England) Regulations 2020.<br>The property is not Listed, and is not within a conservation area. We would recommend any interested parties make their own enquiries with the local authority.

Note:

The lot is registered over three separate titles, known as Zion Methodist Church, Market Street, South Normanton, Alfreton together with land lying to the west of Market Street, South Normanton and 113-119 (odd) Market Street, South Normanton.

Tenure:

Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.



Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Variable Fee (England and Wales).

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions’ Buyers Terms.


Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneer’s fees apply:

• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
• Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.

The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.


Additional Information

For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions’ home page.

This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack.


Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.