Barkers Lane, Bedford

Description

**FREEHOLD PLACE OF WORSHIP BENEFITTING FROM F1 (D1) USE WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL**

Former place of worship located east of Bedford town centre with a site area measuring approximately 0.54 hectares (1.33 acres), it backs onto Goldington Green Academies grounds. The main meeting hall extends to circa 5,950 sq ft GIA and there are also circa 100 parking spaces.

THE AREA:

The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character and the site lies outside the Conversation Area.

The property is well positioned for access to local amenities including shops, transport links and local schools. Bedford town centre is approximately 1.5 miles away and benefits from extensive facilities throughout including train stations connecting the area into London and surrounding areas.

PROPERTY INFO:

The property is a purpose built place of worship which was constructed in the late 1980s. The building comprises a main hall space, lobby meeting area, small office, toilet facilities for both male and female and a small storage cupboard. The main hall space is constructed ‘in the round’ and benefits from staged seating with a capability of seating in the region of 500 people at full capacity with significant scope for further expansion.

Externally, the property benefits from a large number of parking spaces which could be converted into a children’s play area if necessary. A recent pre-app response received from Bedford Council Planning dept (copy available on request), confirms that the principle of residential development on the site would be acceptable. Whilst the building is currently utilised as a place of worship, it would also be ideal for a range of alternative uses including education, medical, childcare etc. - subject to necessary consents.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:

The consented use of the property is F1 (D1 - Non Residential Institutions) and would be ideal for continued use for education / place of worship. The site offers clear development potential and benefits from a positive pre-app for residential development.

TENURE:

The property is available by way of Freehold and is available with the benefit of vacant possession.

SERVICES:

We have been advised that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are available - these have not been tested by the agent. It is recommended that purchasers’ and their advisors’ make the necessary enquiries for verification.

VAT:

VAT is not applicable to the property.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Copies of floor plans and land registry title documents are available upon request.

METHOD OF SALE:

Unconditional offers are invited in excess of £1,250,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession. The Vendor is a registered Charitable Organisation