• Church and ancillary accommodation
• Designed over single floor (plus balcony)
• Prominent position, adjacent to Hamilton town centre
• No VAT
• Suitable for variety of uses
• Total area 372.82 sq m (4,013 sq ft)
• Site size 0.08 ha (0.21 ac)
• Offers over £140,000
Location
The property is located in a prominent position at the corner of South Park Road and Kemp Street, a short distance south-west of Hamilton town centre.
Hamilton is the administrative centre of South Lanarkshire and is situated approximately 12 miles to the south-east of Glasgow, 35 miles from Edinburgh and two miles south-west of Motherwell.
Hamilton has excellent communication links. being situated adjacent to the M74, providing direct access to Glasgow City Centre and linking the M8 Glasgow to Edinburgh Motorway a short distance west. The M77 is also located within convenient driving distance to the west via the A725/A726 which links to Ayrshire and the south-west of Scotland.
The property is located in an area predominated by residential properties, a short distance to the south-west of Hamilton town centre and close to Hamilton Central railway station. Properties in the area include a ix of residential dwellinghouses and Hamilton Baptist Church. The A723 is located a short distance away and provides a direct link to the M74 at Junction 6, approximately 1 mile away.
Description
The property comprises a single-storey detached building, which has been extended at various times in the past.
The main building is constructed in a combination of stone and brick, partly rendered and has a pitched and slated roof. There are a number of further extensions to the main building which are largely constructed of brick, rendered externally and with generally pitched and slated roof coverings. There are a number of access/egress points around the buildings which may give flexibility for future occupiers wishing to split the space into two separate entities (subject to local authority consents being obtained).
Internally, the accommodation is split into a number of areas, as detailed below:
Main building – entrance vestibule (stairs to balcony), main worship area (including balcony area), kitchen/tea prep area, vestry (WHB), toilet with WHB, stores.
Secondary building – main hall with stage, fitted kitchen, 2x toilets, each with WC and WHB, entrance vestibule, storage room
The finishes internally are mixed throughout, with a combination of suspended and solid floors, with the floors to the main halls being of timber. The remainder of floor coverings are finished in tiles or carpets. The internal walls are generally finished in painted plaster or wallpapered, with the toilet areas being partially tiled. Ceilings are a mix of plasterboard/lath and plaster, with the ceilings in the main worship area being finished in acoustic tiles. Lighting is generally via a mix of fluorescent and LED fittings.
There is a central heating system which we understand is gas fired and serves a number of water filled radiators.
Windows are a mix of double and single glazed units
The property sites on a good sized regularly shaped site which includes vehicle parking/drive to the south of the building.
We understand that the building is not listed.
Alternative uses
The building would represent an excellent opportunity for conversion for alternative use. Alternatively, the existing buildings could be used in their existing form by a church organisation,
youth group, sports club, dance company, charity or similar type operator (subject to planning, where appropriate).
In addition, there is potential to convert for a number of commercial uses e.g. children’s nursery, craft centre, art gallery, licensed/leisure us etc. subject to planning.
Accommodation/areas
From sizes taken at the time of our inspection, we calculate the gross internal area to extend to a total of 372.82 sq m (4,013 sq ft)
The calculate site to be an approximate area of 0.08 hectares (0.21 acres).
Rating
The current Rateable Value is £8,400.
The current Uniform Business Rate is £0.498.
Qualifying occupiers will benefit from 100% rates relief under the Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme.
The Rateable Value will require to be reassessed upon re-development for alternative use.
Price
Offers over £140,000 are sought.
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 (if applicable).
Date of Entry
To be agreed.
Viewing and further information
By contacting the Sole Selling Agent:
Thomson Property Consultants
180 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 4RW
Tel: 0141 611 9666
Contact: Eric Thomson
Email: eric@thomsonproperty.co.uk