Former United Reformed Church, St. Columba's Close, Coventry, CV1 4BX
A Former Church in Coventry City Centre which may be suitable for a variety of uses
Guide price*
£200,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £550,000
Virtual tour
Lot information
Commercial Vacant
Auction details:
Thursday 27th October 2022 @ 09:30AM
Live-streamed Auction
A Virtual Freehold Former Church Close To Coventry City Centre Occupying A Site Extending To Approximately 0.319 Acres. The Property Is Considered Suitable For Redevelopment For A Variety Of Alternative Uses Subject To Obtaining The Appropriate Planning Permission
Property Description
The property comprises a former Church building that consists of the main Church Hall, meeting room, kitchen and prayer room together with a number of additional ground and first floor rooms. The property offers a significant City Centre redevelopment opportunity and could be used for a variety of alternative uses including residential, offices, student accommodation, children's nursery etc subject to the appropriate planning permission.Location
The property lies within a mixed use area, and benefits from a frontage to both St. Columba's Close and St Nicholas Street and is situated a short walk from the heart of Coventry City Centre. The area benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links, with Coventry train station being located approximately 1/2 a mile to the south.Tenure
We understand the property is long leasehold (virtual freehold) for a term of 1000 years from 1664 (approximately 642 years unexpired). Vacant possession will be given upon completion.We have not had sight of the documentation relating to tenure however a copy will be available for inspection within the legal pack.
Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.Auctioneer's Note
Please note no offers will be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Viewings
See viewing schedule. Please note the appointments listed below are pre-booked so there is no need to book in prior to attending.Friday 14th Oct 2022 12:30-12:45
Wednesday 19th Oct 2022 10:00-10:15
Friday 21st Oct 2022 12:30-12:45
Monday 24th Oct 2022 10:00-10:15
Accommodation
| Sq.m. | Sq.Ft. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor | ||
| Main Church Hall | 2,631sqft | 244.49 sqm |
| Kitchen | 243 sqft | 22.54 sqm |
| Meeting Room | 1,130 sqft | 105.03 sqm |
| Store Room | 134 sqft | 12.5 sqm |
| Office | 144 sqft | 13.43 sqm |
| Boiler Room | 100 sqft | 9.31 sqm |
| Male WC and Female WC | ||
| First Floor | ||
| Prayer Room | 270 sqft | 25.06 sqm |
| Dining Room | 424 sqft | 39.36 sqm |
| Kitchen | 77 sqft | 7.19 sqm |
| Store Room 1 | 245 sqft | 22.78 sqm |
| Store Room 2 | 239 sqft | 22.17 sqm |
| Total Net Internal Area | 5,636 sqft | 523.86 sqm |
DISCLAIMER
Bond Wolfe or their Agents for the seller of these Lots give notification that any particulars contained within the catalogue/website are prepared to the best of their knowledge and include information that has been provided to them. Plans, photographs and room measurements (provided via a 3rd party) are provided as guidance only and should not be relied upon. All potential buyers should make their own enquiries and investigations to the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars or to obtain further information that is not provided which they deem to be important prior to bidding. Any amendments to the particulars that Bond Wolfe are aware of will be published on the addendum, which is available within the lot information.
LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
Please note that the Auction will be livestreamed via our website. You can take part remotely via Proxy, Telephone or Online, if you wish to bid you must pre-register via our website no later than 3pm the day prior to the auction. Please click here for further details.
*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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