Description:
An opportunity to acquire this most impressive property. A redundant Grade II listed 19th century church in need of renovation with the potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning consents and covenants.
Situation:
The former St Michaels Church is located in the delightful village of Cathedine found between Bwlch and Llangorse. Nearby is Llangorse Lake and Crickhowell is approximately 8 miles away. Llangorse offers two public houses, a primary school and the lake is well known for its recreational facilities.
The market town of Brecon, 9 miles away, offers an excellent range of services and facilities including public and state school education. The town itself is vibrant, renowned for the famous annual Brecon Jazz festival and offers a wide range of amenities, shops and recreational facilities. Located within the Brecon Beacons National Park there is access to excellent walking and riding within stunning scenery available on the doorstep.
The Accommodation:
The interior of the church is of a traditional pattern and retains a wealth of features including fine stain glassed windows, a nave and elevated chancel. It is understood that it is not the original church on this site however as the original building dating from the middle-ages was destroyed by fire in approximately 1865 and rebuilt as it is seen today.
Covenants and Planning:
The property is subject to restrictive covenants, details of which will be available in the legal pack. It is understood that approaches have been made to the Church In Wales and the response has been positive that it may be possible to remove the occupancy condition to allow a single dwelling house. This would still be subject to listed building consent being granted and agreement being confirmed.
Outside:
The extent of the land being offered is shown in the plan attached. With an area to the north of the church being a bare patch of land free from visible burials. There is another bare area in the north-west of the churchyard which is included in the sale. A further area of land is located adjacent to the road on the eastern area of the churchyard however, it is understood that the church will reserve parking rights for one vehicle on the land for the use of the retained burial ground. The land will be subject to the provisions of the disused burial grounds (amendment) act of 1981. The successful purchaser would be responsible for erecting fences to the new boundaries.
Tenure:
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion subject to existing covenants.
Services:
We are advised that mains electricity is available. Please note the services or service installations have not been tested.
Directions:
From Talgarth take the B4560 in a south-westerly direction (signposted to Llangorse) continuing through the settlement of Trefecca and on to the village of Llangorse. Follow the course of the road out of Llangorse and upon entering Cathedine the property is found on the right-hand side as indicated by the agents for sale board. Please park immediately outside the gate to the churchyard.
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Vendors Solicitors:
Mr Gareth Kelly, Gittins McDonalds Solicitors, 12 Grosvenor House, Wrexham, LL11 1BU. Tel: 01978 366 665.
Completion:
28 days from the date of auction.
Conditions of Sale:
The property will be sold subject to the special conditions of sale as included in the Contract of Sale which have been prepared by the vendors solicitors. The Contract of Sale and any Special conditions will be available for inspection at least 7 days prior to the auction date. Purchasers will be deemed to bid on these conditions of sale whether or not they have inspected the contract.
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