A substantial and most attractive Grade II Listed two storey Methodist church constructed in

1885 in a prominent roadside position between Helston and Falmouth. Suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning.

The Property

A Grade II Listed Wesleyan Methodist church, dated 1885, comprising a church with ancillary rooms with a basement school room. The main church building is arranged over two storeys and in part over three. A Sunday school room, kitchen, prayer room and boiler room on the ground floor and the main entrance area and worship area above. The organ loft at the rear end of the property forms the third storey. A stone outbuilding provides WC facilities.

The elevations consist of an impressive façade of course cut granite masonry work with finely dressed lintels and quoin stones, under a natural slate roof. 

Stone boundary walls to the sides some ornate railings to the front, with hinged gates to the front and vehicular access to the side. A war memorial lies to the front

The property fronts the A394, Falmouth to Helston and parking is available in the layby to the front. 

The internal accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor - Porch (2.05m x 1.66m); Sunday school room (10.08m x 9.27m); Store Room (4.11m x 3.61m);  Prayer Room (4.14m x 2.53m); Boiler Room (2.76m x 1.59m); Kitchen (6.49m x 4.47m).

First Floor - Main Worship Area (13.79m x 10.07m – ceiling height 6.2m and 4.85m); Vestry (3.54m x 2.75m); Meeting Room (4.57m x 3.74m).

Upper Floor - Organ, Loft and Choir Stalls (6.6m x 6.06m).

Outside

Former stone Stable been adapted to provide WC facilities, with and men’s urinals and two further wcs to the rear.

Level grounds to the front and western side with a ramp leading to the main entrance door on the eastern elevation.  

Planning for existing use

In October 2024, pre-application advice was sought for the conversion of the Methodist Church from a place of worship to change of use to dwellinghouses. Pre-application Ref No. PA24/00985/PREAPP and it was concluded “Officer support can be afforded to the proposal subject to compliance with policy 4 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 and demonstrating a residential use would be the optimum viable use. By its nature, residential conversions can often result in the highest degree of change. In the absence of sufficient detail as this pre-application stage, it is recommended that the principle of sensitive restoration of the Grade II Listed building could be supported, subject to the Historic Environment Planning (HEP) Officer raising no objections. Careful consideration should be given to the relationship between the graveyard and the dwelling and how to provide adequate private amenity space without resulting in a proliferation of domestic paraphernalia in the forecourt of the Grade II Listed building”.

EPC Exempt    Council Tax Band     N/A     

We have been informed, ‘The registered Leasehold Title was granted for a period of 999 years from the 15^th December 1834 by William Rabling and others to the Reverend George Mather at the rent of one shilling per annum.’

Services

Mains water and electricity. Electric heating. Private drainage. None of these services have been tested and therefore no guarantees can be given. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to the relevant service providers. 

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist. The church will retain a right of way for all purposes over the area shaded yellow on the plan, to access the graveyard.

Particulars & Plan

Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.

Location

Edgcumbe is a linear hamlet located betwixt Falmouth and Helston on the A394. Edgcumbe lies within easy reach of Falmouth (6 miles) which provides a wide range of professional and retail services along with health and educational facilities and the excellent maritime facilities with the sailing in the renowned Carrick Roads. The university town of Penryn (4 miles) also provides a plethora of services together with the university campus of Tremough (3 miles). The old market town of Helston to the west (5 miles) offers an excellent array of services and the City of Truro is (12 miles) provides an excellent range of retail and commercial facilities, together with private schooling, college, hospitals and mainline railway link to London Paddington.  

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Lodge & Thomas. Tel: 01872 272722

email: property@lodgeandthomas.co.uk

Directions

From Penryn, follow the A394 towards Helston, passing through Longdowns and Rame and just after The HalfwayHouse public house the church will be found on the right hand side, just before the turn off to Gweek. 

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Agent’s Notes:

1. A graveyard is located to the rear of the church and the vendors will reserve a right of way, over the area shaded yellow to access the graveyard for all purposes in connection to this graveyard. 
2. The purchaser will be responsible to erect a new boundary fence from points A – B – C.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

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SPECIAL CONDITION OF SALE

The buyer will be required to reimburse the sellers the costs detailed within the special conditions of sale. Please refer to auction pack for further details.

METHOD OF SALE

The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction. The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property prior to the auction end date. The bidding page will be found on the Lodge & Thomas website under ‘Sales’ – ‘Online Property Auctions’.

AUCTION LEGAL PACK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

This will be available to download from our auction partners’ website free of charge to those who have registered. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction and we strongly recommend purchasers instruct a solicitor to assist. It will be the purchasers’ responsibility to reimburse the vendors costs for the provision of the Legal Pack on sale.

COMPLETION DATE

Normally up to 28 days or sooner following exchange of contracts.

BUYER’S AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

The successful Purchaser will be required to pay £5,000 at the end of the auction, which is debited from your bank card used in the registration to bid.  From this a Buyer’s fee of £3,600 inclusive of VAT is retained by Lodge & Thomas/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution toward the online platform costs, and £1,400 forms part of the 10% contract deposit. The purchaser will be required to pay the balance of the 10% contract deposit monies within 24 hours of the auction via their solicitor to the Vendors solicitor.

DEFINITION OF AUCTION GUIDE AND RESERVE PRICE

Guide price(s) is an indication of the Seller’s expectations. Reserve price(s) is a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range. Guide prices and Reserve prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT 2007

Under current Money Laundering Regulations 2007 it is a legal requirement for Estate Agents and Solicitors to perform due diligence checks to any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sale site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.