THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND CUMBRAE CHURCH EAGLAIS NA H-ALBA BUTE TERRACE MILLPORT KA28 0BA The former Cumbrae Church is a prominent building within the town of Millport, situated in an imposing elevated location to the north western end of Church Hill Street, and located within the Millport Conservation Area. The Church, which includes a Church hall to the rear, is set within its own grounds extending to some 0.277 hectares (0.685 acres).The south- east boundary faces directly onto Bute Terrace. The boundary walling acts as a retention structure. An existing vehicular access exists to the south east corner, onto Bute Terrace, with parking for two vehicles. To the south-west and north-west, the Church ground borders residential property and to the north east the boundary is adjacent to a public pathway known as Minister’s Walk. The Church, including boundary wall and gatepiers are Category ‘C’ listed (Listed reference LB50968).
The building is a fine example of a well-proportioned earlier 19th century parish church and church hall, occupying a prominent position with the small town of Millport. Situated on rising ground behind the main street and with its central crenelated tower, the Church is an important part of the existing townscape. Externally, the building walls are ashlar finished to the south-east elevation and a mixture of rubble with ashlar margins to the other elevations. The roof is slated timber construction. The building retains a good quality coherent interior with the Gothic gallery being of particular high quality. Windows to the main Church consist of 2 and 3 lancet simple tracery windows. LOCATION FIXTURES & FITTINGS The beautiful Isle of Cumbrae lies off the Ayrshire coast within the Firth of Clyde. The following items are not included in the sale and will be removed from the It is an extremely popular destination for both day trips and longer term stays. building prior to the date of entry:- Wooden Chancel Cross, 3 Communion tables, There is a regular ferry service from Largs, with excellent connecting transport Marble baptismal font, War memorials, Swan Memorial plaque, Andrew Walker links, including bus and train services to the surrounding areas and to Glasgow, memorial plaque, downstairs wooden pews, Organ, 3 plaques with names of ministers, Baby changing unit, Hymn book racks, Flower fund donation boxes. The some 35 miles away. Millport, the only town on the Isle of Cumbrae is a popular sellers will exercise reasonable care in the removal of these items but will not be seaside town with a Victorian promenade which curves around an attractive hilly bound to make good any damage caused. bay on the south coast. PLANNING Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, a popular tourist pastime is cycling around The building falls within Class 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Use the 10.5 miles island perimeter. There are a number of points of interest including Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997 and could, in addition to the continued use as a place the Sport Scotland Watersports Centre, the Field Studies Centre, and the Cathedral of worship, be used without the necessity of obtaining planning consent for change of the Isles. A good level of amenities are available close by including tourist of use as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, art gallery, attractions, lawn bowling, golf and a variety of water sports, shops, cafes and museum or library. The building and its unique location offer the possibility for a restaurants. wide range of potential development uses, subject to obtaining appropriate consents. Examples include, but are not limited to: ACCOMODATION Ground floor:- Vestibule leading to stairwells (2), Nave, Chancel, Organ Recess, Commercial: Business Centre, Art Gallery, Restaurant/Brasserie, Craft Workshops, Film/Music Recording Studios and, Event space Vestry, Church Hall, kitchen, toilets and general stores. Total ground floor area approx. 400 sq m. Educational: Performance Arts, Outreach Services, Training & Conference Centre Upper floor:- Stairwells (2), office, balcony. Total upper floor area approx. 177 and Local History Museum sq m. Basement:- Boiler Room is located below the organ area, accessed externally by Recreational: Leisure, Health & Fitness stone steps. Residential: Individual home, or holiday home with letting potential SERVICES The building is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity. Heating is by Interested parties are recommended to consult with North Ayrshire Council Planning electric bar heaters, convectors and radiant panels. via their eplanning service ([email protected]) and Historic Environment Scotland, who are aware of the building, if change of use, or alteration to the building, is proposed. FURTHER INFORMATION AND OFFERS
EPC: G Rateable Value: £10,600 Offers should include information of the proposed type of use and/or development proposed, and if any condition is attached to the offer, that may require approval through NAC Planning, should state proposed milestone dates and timescales for submission and determination of the relevant applications.
Offers should be submitted writing to:-
Church of Scotland Law Department 121 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4YN Telephone 0131-240 2263 Fax 0131-240 2246 E-mail: [email protected]
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 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 received.
Sellers:- The Church of Scotland General Trustees Scottish Charity number SC014574
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