Forncett St Peter Methodist Church, Long Stratton Road, Forncett End, Norwich, NR16 1HR

Location

Forncett St Peter Church is a unique property located in the heart of the popular south Norfolk village of Forncett End.

The property offers the opportunity for those wishing to use the site for religious purposes or other community facility / local service or longer-term redevelopment of the site, subject to planning. Please refer to the section on planning in these particulars.

The property comprises a detached building originally built in circa 1865. It is constructed of brick under a clay tile roof with later extensions to the side and rear of which part has a flat roof.

Access to the property is direct off Long Stratton Road over a concrete drive, through a gated entrance which turns to the west side of the Church to an open parking area laid to shingle. Boundary fences have been erected to demark the extent of the plot which is shown outlined red on the site plan.

In all the plot extends to 0.078 Hectares (0.193 Acres).

The property comprises the following;

Double Front Doors into:

Inner Entrance Lobby: Internal timber framed and single glazed lobby structure with flat roof. Two sets of internal double doors leading left and right into:

Main Church / Sanctuary: 15.82m x 10.65m (including the inner lobby area). An open space with 6.1m ceiling height. Rows of fitted timber pews. Raised platform area at the southern end consisting of the pulpit with large pipe organ. Two single doors on either side of the organ with step down leading to:

Hall: 9.24m x 4.16m. Carpet flooring. Fitted access ramp with handrails. Door on eastern wall to outside. Serving hatch from kitchen.

Single door leading to:

Store Room: 0.93m x 3.76m.

Rear / Side hallway: L-shaped. Doors to Hall, Sanctuary, Kitchen, WC with door to outside parking area.

Kitchen: 3.42m x 3.05m (max). Kitchen comprising fitted base units with laminate worktop with tiled surround and fitted stainless steel sink with draining board. Small wall mounted hand basin. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Space for freestanding cooker with wall mounted extractor fan above. Small built-in larder cupboard. Serving hatch to Hall.

WC: 1.61m x 2.59m (max) / 2.20m (min). WC, wall mounted hand basin with tiled surround. Night Storage Heater.

Loft Space: above full extent of the Sanctuary and accessed externally via door on the southern gable wall.

Please refer to the internal layout plan. In all the total floor area of the building is approximately 227.85 m2 (2,452 sq. ft.).

LOCATION
The property is located in the heart of the village of Forncett End. Forncett End is located between Forncett St Peter, Tacolneston and Bunwell and is approximately 12 miles to the south-west of the City of Norwich. The property is accessed off Long Stratton Road.

A range of local services are available in the immediate locality including pub, village hall, primary schools and takeaways as well as attractions such as The Norfolk Tank Museum and Forncett Industrial Steam Museum.

DIRECTIONS
From Norwich, head south west of the B1113 (Norwich Road) towards New Buckenham/Swardeston and Keswick. Follow the B1113 for approximately 10 miles in total, passing through the villages of Swardeston, Mulbarton and Tacolneston. As you come to the end of Tacolneston village turn left at the crossroads (just before The Jolly Farmers Pub) onto Long Stratton Road. Follow the road for approximately 200 yards and bear left keeping on Long Stratton Road for a further 100 yards. The property will be found on your right as indicated by the For Sale sign.

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GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

VIEWING
By appointment only.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole with a guide price of £150,000.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession on completion. The property is registered under Land Registry Title Number NK377583.

OVERAGE CLAUSE
The property is offered for sale subject to an Overage clause should any planning permissions for an alternative use outside of use class F1 or for community use purposes be granted. The Overage will be for a period of 50 years requiring 50% of any increase in value to be paid to the Vendor.

SERVICES
The property benefits from mains electricity and mains water. Drainage is to a septic tank. Electric heating.

COUNCIL TAX / BUSINESS RATES
Neither are payable due to the current use of the property.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND COVENANTS
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all easements, rights of way, privileges etc., which may affect the same, whether mentioned hereto or not. In particular, a right of way at all times and for all purposes will need to be reserved over part of the entrance for access to the retained burial grounds.

AUTHORITIES
South Norfolk District Council: 01263 513811
Anglian Water: 03457 145 145
UK Power Networks: 0800 029 4285

PLANNING
Due to the building’s use as a church, it is classified as a “Community Facility” and current planning policy seeks to avoid the loss of such sites. However, where it has been demonstrated that adequate other facilities exist within a reasonable distance and the use as such is no longer viable, and cannot be made viable, then a change of use may be considered.

Before a change of use can be considered, it is expected that the property should be marketed at a realistic price as a community facility for a period of at least 6 months. For anyone who has a proposed community use for the site, even if different to the current use as a church, please contact the agents to discuss the matter further.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquires in respect of any planning and development opportunities for the property.

VAT
No VAT will be due on the sale.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under Money Laundering Regulations we are required to check the identity of the successful purchaser.

PARTICULARS AND PLANS
These particulars and plans are based upon the Ordnance Survey metric editions and are believed to be correct, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

DISPUTES
Should any dispute arise between the Vendor and the purchaser(s) as to the boundaries, fences or any other point arising out of these particulars, then the Agent’s decision shall be binding upon all parties.

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Contact

Arnolds Keys – Irelands Agricultural
Tel: 01603 250808
Tom Corfield
Tom.Corfield@arnoldskeys.com
www.arnoldskeys.com

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