Property description

The Property

The now closed former United Reformed Church at Broad Street, Newent is a large period property occupying a prominent position close to the centre of the town. The building is Listed Grade 2 as being of historic and architectural interest having a stone front elevation and brick side and rear walls under a pitched slate roof. There is a side extension having brick elevations under a pitched slate roof.

The accommodation can be summarised as follows:

Main Church 1575sq.ft.

Rear School Room 700sq.ft.

The side extension houses cloakrooms, kitchen and stores.

There is a cellar under part of the ground floor. Outside there is an open parking space for about 10 vehicles.

Location

The building is close to the centre of the town in a mixed commercial and residential area. Newent has a reasonable selection of retail, commercial, leisure and educational facilities.

Viewings

Viewings are by appointment on an open morning to be held on Wednesday 8th June 2022 from 10:30am to 2:30pm. The site can also be viewed from the roadside. Please contact our Land Department on to book your appointment.

Services & Tenture

The property is held with freehold title and is not as far as we are aware subject to any leases or any Reverted Clauses.

We have assumed vacant possession upon completion of a disposal and as far as we are aware, there are no restrictive covenants relating to the property that will have any adverse effect upon its value or marketability.

We are informed that mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected to the building.

We note there is a right of way on the front part of the access driveway only as far as the gate, we understand that this right of way is no longer in use or has any impact upon future occupiers.

Town & Country Planning

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Forest of Dean Planning Department.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council
Method of Sale

The land is offered for sale by informal tender, offers must be made in writing no later than Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at the offices of Perry Bishop and Chambers, 2 Silver Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BL.

These should be submitted on the offer form which is available from ourselves, so as to ensure that all information required is received. The offer may be returned by hand or posted to our Cirencester office or by email to

It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that their offer is received by the prescribed deadline, and the vendor is not bound to accept the highest or any offer. A decision will be made as soon as possible before or after the closing date, with all parties that have made an offer being notified accordingly.

Important Information

Overage Clause:

Please note that a 50% uplift clause will be placed upon the title, this will come into effect If planning permission is granted for commercial or residential use.<br /><br />
Amenities

Former Grade II Listed church

Closely situated to town

With added benefit of parking

Open viewing on Wednesday 8th June 2022 - 10:30am to 2:30pm by appointment

Offers must be made in writing by 12 noon on 22nd June 2022