A fantastic opportunity to acquire an unlisted detached stone built Methodist Chapel dating from 1906 with current planning permission for conversion into two holiday lets of 2 bedrooms and 6 bedrooms respectively. Offering character features including a crenellated entrance hall and main chapel with leaded stained glass windows, wood flooring, and high curved ceilings. For sale by traditional Online Auction (ending at 1400hrs on Monday 22nd April 2024).

The Methodist Chapel is situated in the heart of the popular small village of Whiddon Down offering convenient access to Dartmoor National Park and the A30 road network. The village has a small range of amenities including a popular public house, petrol station with shop and is serviced by a regular bus route. There is a good community with regular events taking place at the nearby village hall.

The ancient stannary town of Chagford lies approximately 5 miles away, the market town of Okehampton is approximately 7 miles to the west and the cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 16 miles eastwards. Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. The shopping area contains several banks and supermarkets including a Waitrose as well as many interesting independent shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools with Okehampton College rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, an indoor heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course, squash courts, and thriving rugby and soccer clubs.

Description

Main access is via the crenellated front porch and historic arched church door leading into the main CHAPEL offering a wealth of features including the high curved ceiling, wood flooring, and leaded stained glass windows. A door leads through to the KITCHEN/MEETING ROOM with a side hallway and a CLOAKROOM with wc and sink. There is a second externally accessed cloakroom also with WC, and a BOILER ROOM containing the oil fired boiler.

For the avoidance of doubt the Burial Ground does not form part of this disposal, being retained by the vendor Church and continuing to be available for burials and visits by mourners/family members.

Outside

Externally there is a driveway with OFF STREET PARKING for a number of vehicles leading to the side entrance to the Chapel and further PARKING/GARDEN to the rear.

Directly to the front of the chapel are stone pillars with a wrought iron gate and fencing with steps up to the front area and the main arched door. At present there is a right of access over the front steps/path area to get to the Burial Ground for all needful purposes but a planning application has been lodged to create a separate access (DNP 0021/24).

Services

Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage

EPC and Council Tax/Rates exempt as a former place of worship.

AUCTION PROCESS AND FEES

The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Tuesday 22nd April 2024 at 1400hrs. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date.

Buyer Fees/Payments

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 at the end of the auction. From this a buyer's fee of £3,600 inc VAT is retained by Rendells/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards the auction costs, and £1,400 is payable towards the purchase price immediately after the auction.

Completion Date

The Completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack, shown as 20 working days after the auction.

Deposit Payment

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amount paid online £1,400.00) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.

Legal Pack

The legal pack is available online to be downloaded (via a tab on the online auction site) whilst a paper copy can be obtained from the Seller's Solicitors (who may charge for this service). A copy can be looked through in our offices or a copy can be sent out for a charge. This includes the searches and legal documents relating to the property. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.  

Seller Solicitors: Darby & Darby, Tudor Chambers, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4PR

Tel 01803 313656

Contact: Mr Jonathan Parker.

Money Laundering Checks

It is a requirement under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for this.

Special Conditions of Sale:

Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provision of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.