Ysbyty Ystwyth, SY25

A rare opportunity to acquire a most attractive former Church in the popular upper reaches of the Ystwyth Valley with alternative use potential (subject to consent) in a spacious plot

***  Offers Over £50,000   ***  A now redundant former Village Church in a most attractive country setting   ***  With delightful views over the Upper Ystwyth Valley   ***  Built of attractive stone elevations with beautiful stained glass windows under a Caernarfon slated roof 

***  Set on a level site with tarmacadamed right of way access   ***  Extensive Church interior, side hall, alter, pulpit area, Bell Tower, and extensive grounds

***  By kind instructions of the Representative Body of  The Church in Wales (Registered Charity 1142813)   ***  Freehold for sale by Private Treaty

The property is best approached by taking the A485 from Lampeter, north towards Tregaron. Proceed to Tregaron and continue north out of the market town onto the B4343 for Pontrhydfendigaid.  Once reaching Pontrhydfendigaid, turn left onto the B4343 Devil's Bridge road and continue to the village of Ffair Rhos and continue along the B4343 until reaching Ysbyty Ystwyth.  Once at Ysbyty Ystwyth you will see a housing estate on the right hand side.  There is a concealed council road turning off to the right opposite a forestry depot. 

Continue up this road turning off the B4343 and the entrance to the Church will be seen at the top of the hill on the left hand side as identified by the Agents 'For Sale' board.

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The property has an electricity supply which has been disconnected and we are informed by our client that there is no gas, mains water or drainage on site presently.  Prospective purchasers are therefore recommended that they should make their own detailed enquiries as to provision of services.

Location
Located on the edge of the Upper Ystwyth Valley Village of Ysbyty Ystwyth, 3.5 miles North of the Village of Pontrhydfendigaid, 8 miles from the Market Town of Tregaron and 15 miles South of the University Town, Coastal Resort and Administrative Centre of Aberystwyth. Extensive delightful unspoilt views over the unspoilt area of the Ystwyth Valley set amongst the Cambrian Mountains.

General Description
A now disused Village Church offering a blank canvas for the discerning Buyer with this redundant property still containing extensive floor areas with pitch pine pews, pulpit and choir stalls and having exposed vaulted ceilings. As a whole having considerable alternative use potential subject to the appropriate consents being obtained.

Further details in relation to alternative use are available from the County Council of Ceredigion at Penmorfa, Aberaeron, Ceredigion Tel: 01545 570 881.

The accommodation provides more particularly as follows:-

Access Drive


Vestibule
9' 1" x 8' 5" (2.77m x 2.57m) with quarry tiled floor, timber ladder type staircase to Bell Tower, open original door to

Main Auditorium
65' 0" x 22' 7" (19.81m x 6.88m) with quarry tiled floor centrally. Fitted pews and steps in quarry tile to raised pulpit and choir stall area. Exposed attractive vaulted ceiling with pitch pine beams throughout.

Side Vestry
10' 5" x 6' 10" (3.17m x 2.08m) with quarry tiled floor, side entry door.

Church Rear Elevations
Rear elevation and elevation to the East Side

Western Side


Externally
Extensive curtilage.

Planning
The property currently falls within Planning Use D1 of the Use Classes Order, alternative uses may be possible subject to Planning Permission being obtained.

NOTE: attention is drawn to a Schedule of attached Covenants that the property will be sold subject to. Information in this regard is available from the sole selling agents, Morgan and Davies.



Energy Performance Certificate
The property is exempt from an Energy Performance Certificate requirement as it was last used as a Place of Worship.

Tenure and Possession
Land Registry Title Number: CYM407937.


Charity Statement
As a Registered Charity (Registered Charity Number: 1142813), our Client is required to obtain best value in all disposals of the property in line with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and to ensure that terms are endorsed by a Chartered Surveyor as being in accordance with the Act. The quoted asking price is a guide and interested Parties should submit the best offer they are prepared to make.

In accordance with our Client's charitable status, the property may remain on the open market until exchange of contracts. Our Client's reserve the right to consider any other offer which is forthcoming

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The successful Purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include Passport/Photo Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill. Proof of funds will also be required or mortgage in principle papers if a mortgage is required.