Through sight of the entry on the Valuation Office Web Site we can confirm the following:- The property is exempt from rating being a place of worship. The purchaser is advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority as to rates payable.
Site Area - 625 sq m (0 .15 acre) Building - 158 sq m (1705 sq ft) The building is connected to mains drains, gas and electric.
The property is connected to mains gas, electric and water.
(1) All offers received will be referred to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC). While the DMPC does not have a power of disposal, it will make a recommendation to the Church Commissioners who have power under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 to prepare and issue a draft pastoral (church buildings disposal) scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property. (2) In the event of that scheme becoming effective the Commissioners will be empowered to sell the property for the authorised use when the remaining statutory requirements are completed. The scheme will also free the property from the legal effects of consecration. (3) Until the scheme has been completed the Commissioners will not be in a position to proceed to contract. CONDITIONS: Prospective purchasers are invited to submit offers, subject to the following rules and stipulations:- (1) Offers must be accompanied by sketch plans (which need not be detailed at this stage but which should outline the applicant's proposals) and written details of the proposed use of the property. (2) The Vendors do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. (3) The offer must state clearly the price which the applicant is prepared to offer for the property, and must be unconditional save for the condition that planning permission and listed building consent be granted. Conditional acceptance of an offer will be subject to: (a) Completion by the Church Commissioners of a pastoral (church buildings disposal) scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property. (b) Approval by the Church Commissioners of detailed plans and specifications of any proposed architectural or structural alterations following consultation with their expert advisers. (c) Compliance with the statutory requirements where human remains are present and the disposal of any tombstones, monument and memorials. COVENANTS: Indicate that: Covenants will be included when disposing of the property. These are designed primarily to: ensure the property is used for authorised purposes only. prevent unauthorised alterations or demolition. protect against disturbance of any human remains, tombstones, monuments or memorials A set of standard covenants is enclosed/available from the Agent. These may in some cases be adapted to take into account particular circumstances. We are advising features such as fonts, stain glass windows and war memorials are likely to be removed.
The property may suit conversion to a dwelling or offices. Buyers should seek professional advice and make enquiries with Staffordshire East Council in relation to any proposed change of use.