Detached Grade II listed church in idyllic edge of village location with countryside views. Possible redevelopment potential (subject to consents).
The building itself appear to be of stone construction under a pitched tile roof with an attractive bell tower. The former St John's Church is believed to be of medieval origin but was mostly rebuilt in the mid 1800's.
The property is located in the corner of a graveyard (excluded from the sale) but still with some outside grassed area
surrounding the building itself and is accessed via a pedestrian pathway from the road. The extent of the property being sold is shown edged red on the sale plan. The graveyard edged green on the plan, including the footpath coloured blue, will be retained and will remain under the ownership of our client. A pedestrian right of way to the building will be granted to the purchaser over the pathway coloured blue on the plan. Please refer to the legal pack for further information.
The property extends to approximately 770 sqft (72sqm) and briefly comprises an entrance vestibule through to the main worship area (nave) with a rear raised altar area (sanctuary). Many period features remain such as the stained glass windows, beamed ceiling and raised pulpit. We believe the property was previously connected to a mains electricity supply but this was disconnected when the church closed. The property is not served by any other mains utilities or sewerage. Again, please refer to the legal pack for confirmation.
The former church is in a rural location with countryside views all around on the edge of the hamlet of Llangwm Isaf in Monmouthshire, approximately 3.5 miles east of Usk and 11 miles north of Chepstow.
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Planning - 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.
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.
Please be advised the sale is subject to our client's standard covenants which are detailed in the legal pack.
GF - Entrance vestibule, Nave, rear raised altar/sanctuary.
OS - Pedestrian path from road, grassed areas surrounding the building.
Informed Freehold – please refer to legal pack for verification of tenure
Viewing by appointment with Seel and Co – www.seelandco.com/auctions
Buyer's Premium - 1.20% with a minimum of £1,200 (inc of VAT) payable on exchange of contracts. Please refer to the legal pack for any further disbursements to be paid by the purchaser on completion.
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Auctioneers Office, Seel and Co (029) 2037 0117 or our Joint Auctioneers, NP Linnells 01633 212266.
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 online via the Seel and Co website. Bidding will commence from midday on Monday, 9 June and conclude in order from Lot 1 at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 10 June 2025
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