Trinity Methodist Church, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 8SR

Summary

A copy of an Ordnance Survey Extract Plan in the particulars of sale shows the approximate boundaries of the property edged in red.

Originally constructed in the 1970s and later extended in the 1980s, the property provides for a modern purpose-built Church which sits on an almost rectangular shaped site of approximately 0.335 hectares (0.829 acres) and slopes upwards on a gentle gradient from north to south.

Internally, at ground floor level the property provides for a Church, main hall with high ceilings, kitchen, toilets, vestry, office, prayer rooms and ancillary accommodation.

The basement provides for two secondary halls, storage rooms and plant room.

The specification of the property includes double glazed windows, suspended ceilings with air-conditioning, combination of gas fired central heating piped to hot water radiators and wall mounted electrical storage heaters, electrical lighting, part plastered and painted / part exposed brick walls and carpeted, wood laminated and linoleum flooring.

The property has a Gross Internal Area of approximately 1,139.00 sq. m (12,266 sq. ft).

The property is of cavity brick wall construction under a part pitched and tiled / part flat felted roof.

Externally, the property benefits from a large tarmac surfaced car parking area fronting onto Sarum Hill with space for approximately 50 no. cars and circulation space, whilst there are some areas of garden at the front of the property containing lawn and shrubs.

The property is largely contained by brick walls and is bordered by Sarum Hill at its eastern boundary, a detached three storey office building at its southern boundary, an NHS building, car parking and amenity land at its western boundary and Hope Community Church at its northern boundary.

Vehicular and pedestrian access to the property is from Sarum Hill.

An electricity substation is located within the property’s grounds which is held under Title No. HP776082, and benefits from a Deed of Easement allowing access across the Property, together with the right to repair or lay cabling and other apparatus on or under the land.

There is a further Deed of Easement across the property which comprises a right of way through the rear car parking area. The Easement contains a ‘lift and shift’ provision to redirect the right of way along another route, save that the Grantor must provide the Grantee with a right of access to the nearest adopted highway and at the Grantors cost.

We would refer you to the photographs of the property in the particulars of sale for further information.

Key Points

Tenure

The property’s freehold interest is held under Registered Title No. HP725520. The property will be sold with full vacant possession given on completion (subject to any rights of access).

Rating

We understand that there are currently no rates payable at the property due to its current use as a place of worship.

Energy Performance Asset Rating

The property is assessed as Band B (49).

VAT

We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.

Planning

The lawful planning use of the existing building falls within Use Class F1 (learning and non-residential Institutions) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Amendment (England) Regulation 2020.

Having regard to local and national planning policy, we believe that the property could hold potential for some form of redevelopment subject to obtaining planning permission.

Any planning related queries should be directed to the Local Planning Authority:

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
Civic Offices
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire RG21 4AH
Telephone: 01256 844844
Web: www.basingstoke.gov.uk

Services

We are advised that mains electricity, gas, water and drainage services are connected to the property. However, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own independent enquiries of the individual authorities to verify the capacity and availability of such services.

Disposal

The site is offered for sale by way of informal, non-binding tender with the vendor reserving the right not to accept the highest or any offer and also reserving the right to withdraw the site from sale or to vary the method of sale at any time without notice. In the event that a number of competitive offers are received, the vendor reserves the right to request 'best and final' offers from selected parties.

Offers are sought for the freehold interest on a conditional on planning or unconditional (Subject to Contract only) basis. All offers must be made in writing, for a fixed sum and received by the offer deadline.

Written offers for the property are invited by 12 Noon 25th March 2026

For full details on the Disposal please refer to the particulars of sale.

Viewing And All Other Enquiries

All enquiries should be directed to the vendor’s sole agent:

Haslams Surveyors LLP
Apex
Forbury Road
Reading
RG1 1AX

Telephone: 0118 921 1500 (Switchboard)

Or email: willmorris@haslams.co.uk or mayaknott@haslams.co.uk

Viewings of the property will be strictly by appointment only.

Block Viewings of the property will take place on the following days (No appointment necessary during these times):

Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 10.00am
Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 10.00am
Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 10.00am
Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 10.00am

Access onto the property for car parking during viewings will be available via its entrance from Sarum Hill

Please note that parties must not enter the property outside the block viewing times without our prior authority and any inspection of the site is at the prospective purchaser’s risk.

Location

The property lies on the south side of Sarum Hill, approximately 65 metres to the north of its junction with Winchester Road, in a mixed-use location towards the centre of the major Hampshire town of Basingstoke

The immediate vicinity provides a mix of two and three storey office buildings, two storey detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, Hope Community Church, Sarum Hill car park and an NHS building.
 
Basingstoke town centre with its multiple facilities including the Festival Place Shopping Complex lies approximately 200 metres to the north-east, whilst Basingstoke Railway Station lies approximately 0.5 miles to the north-east, providing regular direct services to London Waterloo.

Junction 6 of the M3 Motorway lies approximately 2 miles to the south-east.

The historic city of Winchester and major Berkshire town of Reading lie approximately 17 miles to the south-west and north-east respectively.

We would refer you to the location plan in the particulars of sale for further information.