• Existing church buildings including church, halls and ancillary space
• Suitable for variety of uses
• On street parking immediately adjacent
• Close to town centre
• Capable of splitting to form two separate buildings
• Total area 514.03 sq m (5,533 sq ft)
• Offers over £XXX
Location
The property is located to the north of Kirkness Street, at it’s junction with Parkhead Street and adjacent to Central Park, close to Airdrie town centre. The main access to the property is via Chapel Street to the north or Clark Street (A89) to the south, with Bore Road (B8053) providing a direct connection to Kirkness Street.
Clark Street links with Carlisle Road (A73) which connects to the M8 approximately 3 miles to the south. Good public transport connections are available, with the nearest train station being approx. 0.5 miles distant, with a good range of local bus routes serving local streets.
The surrounding properties are generally residential in nature, with Central Park formed to the south of Kirkness Street.
Accommodation
Description
Park United Reformed Church comprises a substantial imposing building constructed of solid sandstone and having a pitched, timber famed and slated roof. The main building has been extended to the rear to incorporate the main hall and ancillary space which is formed within a single storey brick building, being rendered externally and having a combination of flat roof finished in mineral felt and asymmetric pitched roof, finished in profiled metal.
The original building houses the main vestibule, cloakroom, main church and hall.
The extension, which benefits from it’s own dedicated access, comprises entrance corridor, vestry (with dedicated toilet), main hall incorporating stage area, kitchen, store and male, female and disabled toilet accommodation.
The original church forms an impressive double height area with a balcony area formed to the south. The church retains all the original period features including pulpit, stained glass and pews.
The extension is finished to a more modern standard, with the main hall being double height and finished with a sprung timber floor; this area also benefits from a stage area. The kitchen is fully fitted with modern floor and wall mounted units and also contains 2 sink units, 8 ring gas hob, oven etc. The toilet accommodation is to a reasonable standard with WC and WHB to disabled toilet, 2x WC and 2x WHB to female toilet and 2x urinal, 1x WHB and 1x WC to male toilet
Alternative uses
The building would represent an excellent opportunity for existing use by a church organisation, youth organisation, sports club, dance company, charity or similar type operator. Alternatively there is potential to convert for a number of commercial uses. eg. children’s nursery, craft centre, art gallery, concert venue etc.
The site and buildings would also be suitable for redevelopment for residential purposes.
As detailed below, the church is split into two distinct parts, each having their own entranceway and therefore the building could be sold in two separate lots.
Accommodation/areas
From sizes taken at the time of our inspection, we calculate the gross internal areas to be as follows:
Original building including main worship area and hall: 230.44 sq m (2,480 sq ft)
Extension: 283.59 sq m (3,053 sq ft)
TOTAL: 514.03 sq m (5,533 sq ft)
In addition to the above, the balcony within the original church building extends to a total gross internal area of 65.45 sq m (705 sq ft)
Terms
Planning
The relevant statutory plan is the North Lanarkshire Local Plan adopted on 28 September 2012. The property is located within an area covered by a residential policy, HCF1. This policy indicates that
There is a presumption against developments detrimental to residential amenity in primarily residential areas. Developments of an ancillary nature may be acceptable (e.g. guest houses, children’s nurseries, medical surgeries or retail for local needs) subject to impact on residential amenity and provision for servicing and parking.
Further information is available via North Lanarkshire Council.
Rating
The current Rateable Value is £XXX
The Rateable Value will require to be reassessed upon re-development for alternative use.
If the property was split, it is anticipated that rates relief will be available under the Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme.
Price
Offers over £XXX are sought.
As previously detailed, out client would consider selling the property in two lots and indicative prices for each part of the building are available upon request.
VAT
We understand that no VAT is payable.
Energy Performance
The property has an EPC rating of [To be confirmed]. A full copy of the certificate can be made available to interested parties if required.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs.
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
Prospective purchasers will be responsible for the payment of any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
Date of Entry
Immediate entry is available.