Place of Worship
The property is situated within the settlement of Westhouses, approximately 1.5-miles north-east of Alfreton. The position is convenient for the A61, which provides a connection to Clay Cross and Chesterfield to the north, and for junction-28 of the M1 motorway. The immediate surrounding uses are residential, primarily in the form of ribbon development, adjacent to Alfreton Road.
The property was constructed in or around 1897 as a primitive Methodist Church, and is of traditional brick construction under a pitched roof overclad with clay tiles. The Chapel has painted stone headers and sills, and UPVC double glazed windows to the side and front elevations. There is a stained-glass window to the upper wall of the front gable, within an arched stone header.
At some stage, the Chapel was extended to the rear with a two-storey addition, providing lower ground floor space, together with Assembly Room and Vestry to the first floor. The Chapel is open to eaves, and has suspended timber floor with hardwood screen facing the front entrance doors. To the rear of the Chapel is a raised Altar, beyond which are two rooms leading to the Assembly area and Vestry. There is a kitchen and WC, and external staircase leading to the rear grounds. There is access through to storage areas, former coal store, and boiler room. Externally, the property is set back from Alfreton Road, and a brick wall forms the boundary to the pavement, with gated access and a ramp leading to the front entrance. There is a passageway to the side, and to the rear is a parcel of land with a southerly aspect.
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.
