New Luce Parish Church, Newton Stewart, DG8 0AW

Property

A traditional church which retains many of its original features. This charming building is surrounded by the tranquil countryside with splendid views of the village.

The property comprises a detached single storey Church building with traditional structure including large stained-glass windows allowing natural light. The church was built circa 1821 with the vestry added in 1957.

Accommodation

The accommodation extends over the ground floor and consist of small vestry, single toilet, entrance hall & sanctuary with pedestrian access via the Main Street.

Gross Internal Floor Area: 164.14 sq m (1,767 sq ft)

Grounds

The property is bounded by stone walls and set within a graveyard which is owned by the Local Authority.

Services

The property is connected to mains electricity. There is no mains drainage in New Luce. While it is believed that the property is connected to a septic tank, the sellers do not know the location or nature of this. It will therefore be up to any purchaser to satisfy themselves as to what drainage arrangements may be necessary for their intended use.

Planning

The subject comprises a Category B Listed Building and B Listed walls within the grounds. The building and falls within Class 10 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. In addition to its current use, it could be used as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library without the necessity of obtaining planning permission for change of use. The property has the potential to become a residential conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Local Area

The village has a Post Office and a local Convenience Store. Surrounded by scenic countryside it is perfect for anyone who enjoys more quiet and tranquil surroundings.

It is ten miles from the town of Stranraer which has several Supermarkets, smaller shops and restaurants. There are also good primary and secondary schools within the property's catchment area.

Stranraer has express bus services and train links to Ayr, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Carlisle. The property is also only a thirty- minute drive to the port of Cairnryan which makes regular ferry crossings to Northern Ireland.

EPC Rating- G

Viewing Arrangements

By appointment with The Church of Scotland Law Department . Please email [email protected]

Offers

Offers are invited and should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor, to:-

It is possible that a closing date for offers will be fixed and, to ensure that they receive intimation of this, prospective purchasers must formally intimate their interest, via a Scottish solicitor, in writing or by Email with the Law Department.

As offers will require to be considered by one or more Church Committees, they should not be subject to short time limits for acceptance.

The sellers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any of the offers they receive.

Whilst the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct they are not warranted on the part of the sellers and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves with regards to all matters prior to offers.

The Church of Scotland General Trustees-Scottish Charity No SC014574