An interesting opportunity to acquire a Detached House and Former Church, with potential for a variety of uses, occupying a prominent position with view of the Menai Strait.
The Former Vicarage & Church of St. Mary offers an exciting and unusual opportunity to acquire a substantial detached house and attractive church which could be suitable for a variety of different uses subject to the availability of planning permission.
The Former Vicarage is constructed of brick and block with cream painted rendered elevations beneath a slate roof, and provides spacious and highly adaptable accommodation arranged over 4 floors, extending to approximately 2,250 square feet. The building appears to have been well maintained but would clearly benefit from a scheme of modernisation and improvement to meet with modern standards. From the lane a driveway opens with parking for several cars off which is a detached single garage. Steps lead to the front door opening into a small porch and through into the hall. To the left of the hall are 2 bedrooms served by a family shower room with tiled shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin with tiled splashbacks and a low flush w.c. From the hall steps lead down to the lower ground floor which has a rear hall with separate w.c. and a cloakroom off, as well as a personnel door to the driveway. At lower ground floor level there are 3 rooms which comprise an office, library/study and principal bedroom with sliding doors to the rear patio and built-in cupboard. At first floor level is the living accommodation which comprises a dining room with electric fire and dual aspect which opens into the living room. Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen with wooden wall and base units, stainless steel sink with drainer and Zanussi 4 ring electric oven. The utility room houses an l-shaped base unit with tiled splashbacks. On the second floor are 3 double bedrooms served by a family bathroom with integrated bath, pedestal hand basin, tiled shower cubicle and low flush w.c.
The Former Church is believed to date from 1865 and is constructed of Welsh stone with buttress supports to the gable ends, dressed stone mullion windows and stone door architraves beneath a slate roof. The building extends to approximately 2,500 square feet, and is particularly attractive with numerous period features both inside and to the exterior, of note are the dressed stone arches inside, and stained glass windows. A gate with wrought iron arched name plate above stating ‘Eglwys Saint Mair’ leads to a path up to the church. The church has two access points either via the main entrance or via a side door which historically would have been used by the vicar. Internally the church has an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers throughout and lovely stained glass windows. Within the main body of the church there is the principal nave, transept to the left and altar. Opposite the transept a door leads to the vestry and through to the utility room which has door to outside. The organ remains in situ as do many of the pews.
Given that neither building is listed, the site offers an exciting development opportunity subject to the availability of planning permission. In their existing form, both buildings offer comfortable accommodation for their respective permitted uses. The former vicarage presently provides spacious living accommodation, but does require upgrading and would also benefit from reconfiguration to meet with modern standards which, once carried out, would provide a superb family home with views of the straits. The former church appears to be in generally fair order, and could be suitable both from a commercial and residential perspective, including for conversion to a spectacular individual single dwelling. The property currently falls within planning use D1 of the Use Classes Order. Alternative uses may be possible subject to planning permission. Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries with the local planning authority if they wish to consider any changes to the use of the building. In the alternative, there is scope for redevelopment of the entire site, with several replacement dwellings to the existing buildings. The site could support a select small development, in a sought after and convenient coastal location close to Caernarfon.
From the A55 exit at Junction 10 and at the roundabout take the first exit along the A4087 signposted Caernarfon. At the next roundabout take the second exit along the B4547/Bangor Street and continue for approximately 2 miles passing through Y Felinheli and on leaving the village the property will be seen on the left-hand side opposite the turning for Beach Road.
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Due to the split level nature layout at the property the accommodation is in effect laid out over 4 levels with access to the property via either the ground floor or lower ground floor level.
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule
With double glazed entrance door and inner door leading into:
Entrance Hall
With single radiator, and a small flight of stairs leading to both the lower ground floor level and upper floors.
Bedroom 3
13' 6'' x 11' 7'' (4.11m x 3.53m)
With double glazed window to front and side, having an aspect towards Anglesey and single radiator.
Bedroom 4
10' 2'' x 10' 2'' (3.10m x 3.10m)
With double glazed window to side and rear, and single radiator.
Shower Room
Fitted with three piece suite of shower cubicle, wash hand basin and wc.
Lower Ground Floor Hallway
Accessed via a small flight of stairs leading down from the entrance hall, or via a double glazed door from the lower ground floor level into a lobby this floor offers the opportunity to split into a self contained access if required.
Lobby
With Cloakroom having white wc and wash hand basin and further fitted storage cupboard.
Study
16' 1'' x 9' 9'' (4.90m x 2.97m)
With two double glazed windows to the front looking over to Anglesey, and further window to side. Double radiator.
Bedroom 5
13' 7'' x 13' 0'' (4.14m x 3.96m)
With double glazed window to the side, single radiator, and double glazed patio doors opening onto the front garden.
Play Room
16' 9'' x 13' 0'' (5.10m x 3.96m)
With double glazed window to side, single radiator, and UPVC double glazed patio doors to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Providing the main living accommodation of the property this floor is again approached via a small flight of stairs leading up from the entrance hall
Lounge
13' 4'' x 12' 10'' (4.06m x 3.91m)
Double glazed picture window to the front taking in the views down the Menai Strait, and further double glazed window to the side. Single radiator, and open plan archway leading into:
Sitting Room
16' 3'' x 12' 10'' (4.95m x 3.91m)
With double glazed window to the side and rear. Single radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
16' 11'' x 10' 1'' (5.15m x 3.07m)
Fitted with a matching range of modern base and eye level units having worktop space over and tiled walls behind. Double glazed window to front taking in the similar views to the lounge down the Menai Strait. Single radiator.
Utility
10' 6'' x 5' 11'' (3.20m x 1.80m)
With window to side and single radiator.
A further small flight of steps leads up the bedroom accommodation
Bedroom 1
13' 3'' x 11' 6'' (4.04m x 3.50m)
With double glazed window to front, taking in the views to the Menai Strait and further window to the side. Single radiator.
Bedroom 2
10' 2'' x 10' 1'' (3.10m x 3.07m)
With double glazed window to side and rear. Single radiator.
Bathroom
With modern white four piece suite comprising panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Window to front, and single radiator.
Former Church of St Mary
Ground Floor
Whilst the chapel does have a basement area the majority of accommodation is laid out on the ground floor in a “cross” shape layout
Church
89' 7'' x 22' 2'' (27.28m x 6.75m)
The measurement provided is for the main church area with a variety of attractive stained glass windows of various sizes and design. The chapel has a higher than usual vaulted ceiling, and a further side area off measuring 5.38m x 4.73m.
Office
17' 8'' x 14' 3'' (5.38m x 4.34m)
With door to
Kitchenette Area
14' 3'' x 12' 8'' (4.34m x 3.86m)
Having single drainer sink.
Outside
The house stands in a good sized garden area surrounding the property predominantly laid to lawn with a driveway providing off road parking and leading to a single garage.
The church also stands in a good sized plot which surrounds the property and is again mainly laid to grass.
Tenure
We have been advised by the seller that the property is being offered on a Freehold basis.
Covenants: The property must not be used for:
- Manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol.
- Religious use.
- Immoral, sacrilegious, offensive or noisy purposes; use for the occult or psychic mediums; use as a club or any use which may cause nuisance or annoyance to the vendor; weddings.
The property must cease to be called St Mary’s Church and/or Vicarage and must not be called by any name that is associated with its use as a church and/or Vicarage or the dedication ‘St Mary’.
The purchaser must agree:
To give the vendor notice of any proposal to remove where present any remaining stained glass, fonts, altars, organs, bells, wall memorials or plaques from the property. If Local Authority Planning Consent is granted, the items must be offered to the vendor who must be given three months from the date of removal to respond and collect the items. If the property is sold to another party (the acquiring party), the purchaser will enter into a contract with the acquiring party and the Representative Body to the effect that the acquiring party will accept and uphold the covenants contained in the original conveyance and incorporate the same clause in the terms of any contract with any successive purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for meeting surveyors, and solicitors' fees or any other reasonable costs incurred as a result of any variation, licence or contract relating to any of the above conditions.
Church in Wales Charity Statement:
As a registered charity (registered charity number: 1142813) our client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a chartered surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. The quoted asking price is a guide and interested parties should submit the best offer they are prepared to make.
In accordance with our client’s charitable status, the property may remain on the open market until exchange of contracts; our clients reserve the right to consider any other offer which is forthcoming. This property will be sold
subject to our client’s standard covenants, further details of which are available upon request.
Please note
We have been instructed by the sellers to go to Best and Final offers by 4pm on Thursday the 24th November. Anyone wishing to place an offer please do so in writing to bangor@tppuk.com along with providing proof of funding to support the offer.
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