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ST JAMES' CHURCH, THE VILLAGE CASTLE EDEN, DURHAM, TS27 4SL

GSC Grays are pleased to bring to the market this Grade II Listed former church dating back to 1764 set in the grounds of approximately 1 acre. • DM/17/02618/FPA • Redevelopment Opportunity Planning consent has been granted for the conversion into a four bedroom detached dwelling under REF DM/17/02618/FPA. The grounds extend to • Built Around 1764 approximately 400 square metres and the church itself boasts a gross internal area of 2,183 Sq Ft ( 240 Sq Metres). • Approximately 2,583sqft • Offers invited • Grade ll listed

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VENDOR Colliery and 1 mile from the A19. The former church The marketing of this property is being undertaken by is located 2 miles south of and 6 miles north GSC Grays on behalf of The Anglican Diocese of west of . (please note that all distances are Durham and the Church Commissioners for approximate). Castle Eden is a picturesque village (Charity registration number 1140097). The Diocese with its own golf and cricket clubs and scenic walks to shall make a proposal to the Church Commissioners, the coast through the Castle Eden Nature Reserve, who will act as the Vendor. now the largest semi natural woodland in the North HISTORY East. The site also sits within Castle Eden's St James is a charming former church that was built Conservation Area. Castle Eden is rich in heritage, to on the site of an earlier 12th century church and the immediate north of the church is the site of the incorporates medieval masonry in the west end and Medieval village of Castle Eden, a large settlement Tower. St James is Grade II Listed, dating back to which is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. approximately 1764 and set in the grounds of PLANNING PERMISSION approximately 1 acre. It has been closed to worship Planning permission was granted on 26th February since 18th April 2016 and is available for sale for 2018 under reference DM/17/02618/FPA for the residential conversion. St James is an example of a conversion into a four bedroom residential dwelling. Regency Gothic Revival church built, possibly, by the The architects have prepared a sensitive and architect William Newton, who was engaged at the sympathetic design intended to provide an attractive time in the construction of the listed castle and new dwelling while still preserving the historic pleasure grounds in the same style built for the significance of the former church. Internally, a new Burdon family which is now a historic park, garden floor level will be inserted within the nave to create a and nature reserve. The principal church yard was viable family home, forming a two storey property closed mid 70's however an extension to the with living area below and four bedrooms plus a graveyard lies to the north east and contains recent bathroom upstairs. This is to be accessed via a burials. Please note that this area will not be included staircase inserted on the north side of the building. in any sale and will be retained by the Vendor. The sense of light and space of the original church DESCRIPTION interior will be retained by incorporating full-height Upon basic visual inspection, it is believed that the voids running from north to south allowing for all church construction is sound however roof and stained glass windows to be retained. The chancel will rainwater goods are in poor condition in places. The retain its original height and volume becoming a remedial cost will have to be incorporated into the kitchen and dining area. Works to the exterior will be cost of redeveloping the building into its new use. light touch, limited only to making the building sound The church sits in approximately 1 acre of historic and water tight. The only exception is the insertion of graveyard, approximately 400m2 of which is available two new roof windows, but these will not be with the property for use as a garden. There is also immediately visible from the ground. A copy of an opportunity to create parking off road. planning permission is available upon request. ACCESS Access to the church yard is currently gained via a Grade II Listed gateway against the road, however, the planning permission allows for the construction of two off road parking spaces. LOCATION The church is situated on the northeast edge of Castle Eden Conservation Area and occupies a single plot within postcode TS27 4SL. It is just 800m from the B1281 which runs from to Blackhall

WWW. GSCGRAYS. CO. UK PLANNING CONDITIONS SALES PROCESS The above-mentioned consent was granted with the The vendor will consider which, if any, bids shall be following conditions: taken further. The vendor will expect to select one The development shall commence before February or more bids to be taken forwards. The successful 2021 and in accordance with the approved plans. bidder will be asked to make a final bid including firm Prior to development commencing, insulation is to be financial terms agreed and independent information installed within the organ loft and a tree protection that funds are available to meet the offer made and to scheme plus archeological mitigation strategy must be cover the cost of the development. The Church approved by the Local Authority. Commissioners will sanction a disposal and in doing Details of access off the public highway are to be so, have to undertake certain legal formalities before approved before occupation. completing the sale of the property. TENURE PARTICULARS The church will be offered for sale freehold with Particulars were prepared February 2018. vacant possession on completion Photographs were taken January 2018. RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of those rights of way, wayleaves and easements that might exist across the holding. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS The property will be sold subject to the Church Commissioners' restrictive covenants which will be discussed with the purchaser but will include controls over the future use, alterations, access to the churchyard etc. VIEWINGS The site can be viewed externally, unaccompanied. For internal access, please contact GSC Grays on 01833 637000. METHOD OF SALE The site is offered for sale by private treaty. Prospective purchasers are invited to submit expressions of interest incorporating the following information: a)Proposed financial offer b)Proof of availability of funds to meet the offer and fund the redevelopment

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