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New Church, Queen Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0PH

For Sale by Informal Tender

Community Building with Development Potential (stpp)  Freehold with existing D1 use  Grade II Listed  Potential residential or commercial development S.T.P.P  Prominent location in Brightlingsea Town Centre

 Offers to be received by 12:00 hours Most active agency in Suffolk and North Essex on Thursday 25th August 2016 Estates Gazette (February 2014)

Details Location Local Authority The building is located in the centre of Brightlingsea very Council close to the High Street, the property is sited in a Town Hall predominantly residential area, but with the benefit of Station Road banking and retail facilities close by in Victoria Place.. Clacton-on-Sea Brightlingsea is a coastal town in the Tendring district of Essex, CO15 1SE Essex, roughly mid-way between (via the Telephone: 01255 686868

A120) and Clacton-on-Sea (via the A133), situated at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek. It has Planning an estimated population of 9,000. The current long standing use as a church falls within the From Colchester, the A120 joins the A12 trunk road D1 use class. No alternative planning has been obtained providing links to Ipswich and Norwich to the north with for the site. We understand that the building is grade II , the M25 and London to the south. listed.

For further information, interested parties are advised to Description contact Tendring District Council.

The grade II listed property is sited on an ‘L’ shaped plot which is estimated to be 0.2 acres. Constructed in 1868 Tenure with later additions the buildings occupy approximately Freehold for Sale by Informal Tender 75% of the site, there is paving at the side for parking with further paving down both sides for rear and side (Guide Price: Offers in excess of £200,000) access and a self contained garden area. Offers are invited for the property by informal tender. The church is of brick construction under a pitched roof, Best written offers are invited by 12:00 hours on and although having relatively high eaves is a single Thursday 25th August 2016. Offers should be storey building save for the upstairs gallery. Windows submitted to our Tollgate office, and clearly identify the are original features and consist predominantly of metal prospective purchaser, method of funding and be casement design with single glazed panels, some expressed as a fixed sum. Offers should be submitted stained, as to be expected with a building of this nature. in a sealed envelope marked; “offer for New Church, Natural lighting internally is good from a range of Queen Street, Brightlingsea”, if the purchase is subject windows down both flank elevations. to any conditions, provisos or requirements for An additional building was added to the rear of the alternative planning consent or further surveys of the church in the mid-1970’s to provide a substantial site, the offer should clearly indicate the extent of these additional function hall to include a stage principally conditions. being used for various functions. The hall is of brick construction under a pitched concrete roof, the building Acceptance of an offer to purchase will be subject to benefits from a great deal of natural light, cellular office contract. space, kitchen, storage rooms and male & female WC Vacant possession will not be available before October facilities. 2016.

Accommodation VAT The premises provide the following accommodation and We understand that the property is not VAT elected. approximate floor areas:

Services Church 195.33 sq m (2,103 sq ft) 1F Gallery 36.05 sq m (388 sq ft) We understand mains water, drainage and electricity are Hall & Ancillary Space 174.44 sq m (1,878 sq ft) all connected. Applicants are advised to make their own WC enquiries regarding the availability of gas and the cost of Garden . connection. GIA: 421.25 sq m (4,534 sq ft)

Particulars for New Church, Queen Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0PH NOT TO SCALE

Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, it should be noted that this plan is for illus- trative purposes only and should not be used otherwise by any pro- spective purchaser. Measurement of doors, windows , rooms, and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or misstatement.

Particulars for New Church, Queen Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0PH Viewing Strictly with the sole agents: Access to the property is available on site at the following times:

Tuesday 19th July 2016 16:00—17:00

Thursday 21st July 2016 10:00—11:00

Tuesday 2nd August 2016 12:00—13:00 1 Tollgate East, Colchester, CO3 8RQ

Friday 19th August 2016 15:00—16:00 James Angel Lewis Chambers [email protected] [email protected] When visiting the property please have consideration for the existing householders in Queen Street and other nearby streets and please do not obstruct the access to existing properties.

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Fenn Wright for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:

i. The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees; and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.

ii. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

iii. The vendor or lessor does not make or give, and neither Fenn Wright nor any person in their employment has the authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

iv. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on Fenn Wright the part of Fenn Wright or the vendor/lessor. have Essex v. All quoting terms may be subject to VAT at the prevailing rate from time to time.

vi. Fenn Wright have not tested any electrical items, appliances, any plumbing or heating systems and and Suffolk therefore, cannot give any warranty or undertaking as regards their operation or efficiency. covered Particulars for New Church, Queen Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0PH