Blackhall Methodist Church, Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, Durham, TS27 4ED.

The Property

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial modern Methodist Church set within its own grounds and benefiting from a small enclosed garden area. Extending to approximately 460 sq m (4,950 sq ft), the property offers a versatile range of well-proportioned accommodation that could suit a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. Equally, it is ideally suited to continued use as a church and community hall.

Access to the property is gained via a timber entrance door leading into a welcoming entrance vestibule and reception hall. To the left-hand side is the principal church hall, a spacious and adaptable area featuring a stage and benefitting from natural light through UPVC double-glazed windows.

Double doors lead through to a further generously sized multi-purpose room, which in turn provides access to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base-mounted storage units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit. There is an integrated electric oven, two opaque glazed windows to the side elevation and a wall-mounted boiler.

The main church sanctuary is a particularly impressive and characterful space. A striking vaulted ceiling with exposed timber arches creates a wonderful sense of scale, while decorative stained-glass windows allow natural light to flood the interior. Traditional timber pew seating remains in place together with a raised pulpit area, and a prominent pipe organ provides an attractive focal point within the hall.

Additional accommodation includes ladies’ and gentlemen’s WC facilities, a choir vestry and a minister’s vestry, providing practical ancillary space to support a variety of uses. There is also an external basement.

Externally, the property is set within its own grounds and benefits from a mature enclosed rear garden featuring a range of established flowers and planting, creating an attractive outdoor space.

Measurements

Hall: 10.37m × 8.11m

Stage: 8.11m × 2.75m

Organ Room: 3.25m × 3.66m

Reception: 1.90m × 1.77m

Room 1: 2.38m × 3.62m

Church: 15.73m × 9.42m

Mezzanine: 5.91m × 9.46m

Church Room 1: 3.20m × 1.94m

Church Room 2: 2.22m × 2.69m

Church Room 3: 3.20m × 1.94m

Church Room 3: 3.20m × 1.94m

Kitchen: 5.69m × 11.51m

Kitchen 2: 1.80m × 3.47m

Hallway 1 & WC: 3.70m × 5.19m

Hallway 2: 1.70m × 2.60m

Room: 3.35m × 3.66m

Tenure & Possession

Freehold with vacant possession

EPC Rating

As place of religious worship, the property is exempt from the requirement to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate.

Local Authority

Durham County Council

The property is currently used as a place of religious worship and so does not comprise a commercial hereditament for Business Rates purposes.

Nor does the property include any residential accommodation. As a result, no Council Tax is payable in respect of the property either.

Utilities

The property is connected to mains gas, electricity and mains drainage. The central heating system is via an gas boiler, there is also a wall mounted heater to the ladies toilet. Wall mounted heaters provide hot water to the kitchen taps and tea/coffee dispensers.

Parking

On street, first come, first served basis

Characteristics

Broadband is not currently connected. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings

Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW

Important Notice

Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance  professional verification should be sought.  All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.