St Martins Church and Hall, Mansion Avenue, Port Glasgow, PA14 6QF Property

Large church and Hall sitting in a good-sized plot, located in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde. The town sits between Glasgow and Greenock, with the church and hall situated on an elevated site boasting open panoramic views over the River Clyde and beyond. The total site area is 0.59 acres or thereby and the property is suitable for community use or residential development, subject to all necessary consents being obtained.

The property dates back to the mid-20th century and comprise St Martin’s Parish Church including original church hall. It’s understood the church itself was constructed in 1957 with the original church hall dating back to the 1940’s.

The building has been extended over the years, is formed around a central courtyard and all buildings are interconnected. Pedestrian access to the site is gained directly from Mansion Avenue. There is no parking on the site but there is limited free parking on Mansion Avenue directly in front of the property.

Featuring toilet facilities as well as a fitted kitchen with a range of units, the property has gas central heating and a large basement.

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Church, Church Hall, Kitchen and Toilets- 609.37 sq.m

Lower Ground Floor: Session House and Classroom- 81.91 sq.m

First Floor: Storage- 19.03 sq.m

Total: 710.31 sq.m

Services

The property is understood and assumed to connect to mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is understood and assumed to be into the main public sewer. Heating throughout is provided by wall-mounted heaters powered by the gas central heating system.

Grounds

The church and hall sit in a site extending to 0.59 acres and is mostly grass with a paved area to the front.

Planning

The property falls within Class 10 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 and could, in addition to its current use, be used without the necessity of obtaining planning permission for change of use, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library.

The property has potential for redevelopment for residential use either for private sale, private rented sector or affordable homes, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Under the current Inverclyde Local Plan (sections of which are under review) the property is zoned under the “Priority Places” policy-the Council will support redevelopment proposals where these are in line with the strategy in the Local Plan and the Priority Places Supplementary Guidance.

Rateable Value - £9,300

EPC Rating- G

Local Area

Port Glasgow is a small town located in Inverclyde between Glasgow and Greenock. The town provides both primary and secondary schooling and excellent transport links including Port Glasgow Train Station which provides regular services to Glasgow Central Station.

Glasgow city centre is around 23 miles away via the M8. The main road link through the town is the A8. This road connects Glasgow with various coastal towns within Inverclyde and its ferry ports which link the mainland to the islands off the river Clyde.

The town offers a good choice of supermarkets and retail outlets. There is also a Swimming Pool, library, bank and Tesco Superstore in the town.

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. Please can offers be sent via email in the first instance.

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