St Augustine's Church, Stockport

Full Description

On the instructions of the Chester Diocesan Board of Finance and the Church Commissioners.

Church extending to approximately 6,500 sq ft.

SITUATION

The Church is located in a predominantly residential location approximately half a mile to the south west of the centre of Stockport, close to the busy Stockport Road.

THE PROPERTY

The Church of St Augustine's was built in 1891 to 1893 in a Victorian Gothic style by prolific local Architects being Preston & Vaughan. The Church is constructed of red brick under a slate roof with timber-framed tower and porch way.

The Church is approached along a residential cul-de-sac. The Church extends to approximately 6,567sq ft (610m²) GEA. The Church measures approximately 117.5ft (max) (35.8m (max)) in length with the Chancel being 67.6ft (20.6m) in width and the Nave being 54.1ft (16.5m) in width.

The Church occupies a site of approximately 18,970sq ft (1,762m²).

PLANNING

Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with Stockport Metropolitan Council Planning Department (0161 218 1513).

TENURE

The property is believed to be freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession.

SERVICES

It is understood that mains water, electricity and drainage are all available along St Augustine's Road and there are existing connections to the Church. None of the services have been tested and no warranty is given as to their condition or adequacy.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

It should be noted that the pews, ecclesiastical valuables, movables, fixtures and fittings (including the organ) may be removed subject to instruction from the Chester Diocesan Board of Finance and will not form part of the subjects of sale.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment through Denton Clark (01244 409660).

DIRECTIONS

See Location Map.

SALE PLAN & PARTICULARS

The Sale Plan is based on the modern Ordnance Survey Sheet with the sanction of the Controller of the HMSO. The purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundary on site and the OS Sheet Plan. The Plan is strictly for identification purposes only and the areas have been estimated.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Restrictive Covenants and Pastoral (Church Building Disposal) Scheme
Restrictive Covenants will be included in the transfer of the property to ensure that the approved development is carried forward. Further details are available from the Agents.

A closed Church of England church is sold under special legal provision. Known as a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme, this is the legal procedure and documentation empowering the Church Commissioners to sell a closed church for a specific use. The sale of the church would, therefore, be subject to the making of such a scheme following public consultation. Further details about the procedures involved may be found on the Commissioners' website at www.ccpastoral.org.