A rare opportunity to purchase a former community hall and church, offering future development potential (STP)

** For sale by online auction (subject to sale prior, reserve and conditions) **

A rare opportunity to purchase a former community hall and the church of St. Anne, located within the heart of the desirable community town of Menai Bridge. The property offers development potential, with a preapplication submitted for the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of an apartment block and dwellings under application PAMI/2024/39.

Community Hall

• Double glass doors open into a large entrance hall, hosting the staircase, with a further doorway leading to two WC’s and a boiler room.
• The stairs rise to the main hall, which is a large open area with a storage cupboard and windows overlooking the front aspect.
• An internal doorway opens into the kitchen, a meeting room, further seating room, inner hall and a further set of stairs, which lead down to the former vicars residence comprising a bedroom, sitting room and shower room.

Church of St. Anne

• Double timber doors open into the entrance hall before leading into the main church itself, which runs the majority of the dwelling. At the base of the room is a raised plinth which acted as the original pulpit. Within the church a doorway to the left opens into the confession box, with a doorway at the opposite site of the room leading to a rear storeroom and washroom.

Outside

• Externally, the property benefits from a spacious plot, extending to approximately 0.42 of an acre. The plot itself is predominantly mature gardens with sporadic wooded areas surrounding the buildings.
• The church is located at the top of the plot with the community hall at the base.
• Aside from the above, the property also has a generous off-road parking area, affording parking for multiple vehicles.

Situation

The Church of St. Anne is located within the heart of the popular community town of Menai Bridge. Menai Bridge is a picturesque town located on the Isle of Anglesey, renowned for its stunning views and historical significance. Located a short distance from the property is the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by the renowned engineer Thomas Telford, acting as a vital link between Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The town is not only celebrated for its engineering marvel but also for its rich cultural heritage, charming architecture, and a vibrant local community. Surrounded by natural beauty, Menai Bridge is a popular destination for tourists seeking outdoor activities, including boating and hiking, as well as those interested in exploring its historical landmarks.

In terms of commuter links, the property is well positioned with the North Wales express way A55 located within 1 mile

Planning

A pre-application response is in-hand for demolition of the existing Church of St Anne and hall and the erection of an apartment block with 6 one bed units, erection of 3 dwellings, construction of new vehicular access together with soft and hard landscaping, under application number PAMI/2024/39 received on 26/06/2024.

Copies of the consultation responses are enclosed within the pre-application advise, which include Environmental, Heritage, Planning Policy, Gwynedd Archaeological Planning Services, Drainage, Ecological and Environmental, Highways and Transportation and Education Services, which are available from the selling agents.

The pre-application “Conclusion” is as follows: “The site is within the development boundary of Menai Bridge where the principle of residential units is acceptable. Further consideration must be given to an appropriate housing mix to meet the needs of the locality as well as the need to provide appropriate affordable housing on site. The housing need must be justified, and a housing statement must also be submitted.

There is some concern on the amount of trees that would be lost on the site and whether this would lead to an impact on the Conservation Area. The proposed development may have a negative impact on the trees shown to be retained as the residential units are within the root protection areas. A response from the tree officer will follow shortly.

The proposal as submitted would lead to a large biodiversity loss and any future planning application would need to show larger benefit towards biodiversity.

As the development is within the Menai Bridge Conservation Area, careful consideration must be given to the scale and design to ensure that the development preserves and enhances the special character of the area. You will require Conservation Area consent for the demolition of the existing structures and an application must be submitted to

remove or carry out any works to trees within a Conservation Area.

The Highways Authority has requested further information in relation to visibility and any future planning application should be accompanied by existing and proposed levels, finished floor levels and full details of any rock excavation. Natural Resources Wales may be able to provide comments on the amount of trees lost as part of the site is identified as a Restored Ancient Woodland Site. They may be able to provide further advice on the impact on the RIGs, especially if excavation work is proposed.”

Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electric. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 80 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 07/10/2024). Actual

service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 07/10/2024).

Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure

The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority

Isle of Anglesey

Public Rights of Way,Wayleaves and Easements

The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries

The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The

purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Finance Your Purchase

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Important Notices

This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid.

There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions

Legal Pack

A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

Conditions of Sale

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.

Completion

Completion will take place 20 working days after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.

Fees

The purchase of this property is subject to a combined buyer and admin fee of £7,560 including VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the search fees of £563.44 including VAT.

Deposit

The balance of the 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Telephone: 01244 409660

Email: [email protected]

Directions

Postcode – LL59 5AH

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The winning buyer must pay £5,000 automatically at the end of the auction of which:

£3,300 + VAT is the buyer fee

£1,040 is the deposit contribution