Residential for sale

The property comprises a detached place of worship, situated along a prominent main road position, within a relatively large site, which is located within the popular settlement of Pontardulais.
The building itself comprises a traditional former chapel, measuring approximately 205.10 sq.m (2,207.69 sq. ft.) in total, which is arranged over ground floor with gallery seating at first floor/mezzanine level. Internally, the original chapel building provides the main worship hall/ nave with fixed pew seating, raised pulpit/stage area over the majority of its floor area.
The main nave is also supported by ancillary accommodation to the rear, together with access to the upper gallery areas positioned to either side and rear, to approximately 25% of its floor area. The ancillary accommodation is arranged over two single storey additions to the rear, comprising additional kitchen facilities, the minister's room and supporting w.c. facilities.
Externally, the subject premises is located within a relatively large site, extending to approximately 0.249 acres (0.101 hectare) in total.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed external yard/parking area of generally level topography, providing informal parking, circulation and ancillary external space. The area is predominantly surfaced in compacted stone and gravel together with sections of hardstanding and tarmacadam.
Additional outbuildings are also located externally to the rear of the original chapel building, comprising a small storage unit together with an adjoining external toilet cubicle.
Description - The property comprises a detached place of worship, situated along a prominent main road position, within a relatively large site, which is located within the popular settlement of Pontardulais.
The building itself comprises a traditional former chapel, measuring approximately 205.10 sq.m (2,207.69 sq. ft.) in total, which is arranged over ground floor with gallery seating at first floor/mezzanine level. Internally, the original chapel building provides the main worship hall/ nave with fixed pew seating, raised pulpit/stage area over the majority of its floor area.
The main nave is also supported by ancillary accommodation to the rear, together with access to the upper gallery areas positioned to either side and rear, to approximately 25% of its floor area. The ancillary accommodation is arranged over two single storey additions to the rear, comprising additional kitchen facilities, the minister's room and supporting w.c. facilities.
Externally, the subject premises is located within a relatively large site, extending to approximately 0.249 acres (0.101 hectare) in total.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed external yard/parking area of generally level topography, providing informal parking, circulation and ancillary external space. The area is predominantly surfaced in compacted stone and gravel together with sections of hardstanding and tarmacadam.
Additional outbuildings are also located externally to the rear of the original chapel building, comprising a small storage unit together with an adjoining external toilet cubicle.
Location - The property is situated on St. Teilo Street within the established settlement of Pontardulais, Swansea, occupying a predominantly residential position with surrounding uses comprising a mixture of residential dwellings, community buildings and localised commercial occupiers.
Pontardulais itself is a well-established suburban/community location situated approximately 10 miles north-west of Swansea city centre.
The property occupies an established position from the main road, accessed via a gated driveway, whilst still benefiting from reasonable prominence and accessibility within the local area.
Road communications within the area are considered reasonable, with convenient access available to the wider Swansea region via the A48 and Junction 48 of the M4 motorway located a short distance to the south. Pontardulais town centre and associated local amenities are situated within convenient proximity of the property.
Accommodation - The accommodation briefly comprises the following.
GROUND FLOOR
Gross Internal Area: 161.80 sq.m (1,741.64 sq. ft.)
Entrance Porch: 3.25m x 1.26m
accessed off the main elevation to the front, with doors to.
Worship Hall/ Nave: 11.83m x 13.40m
with internal stairwells to mezzanine/ viewing balcony, doors to.
Kitchen: 2.72m x 3.71m
door to side elevation with access to rear courtyard
Minister's Room: 5.01m (max) x 3.51m
with doors to.
W.C. Facilities
comprising a single toilet cubicle.
Rear Porch: 1.37m x 0.81m
with access over left side elevation, eventually leading to the front.
FIRST FLOOR/ MEZZANINE
Gross Internal Area: 43.30 sq.m (466.13 sq. ft.)
Viewing Gallery (west): 3.08m x 7.03m
accessed internally off the main nave.
Viewing Gallery (east): 3.08m x 7.03m
accessed internally off the main nave.
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from ancillary yard and parking areas positioned to the rear of the main building, providing informal vehicular parking, circulation and servicing space.
The external areas are predominantly surfaced in compacted stone/gravel and hardstanding materials and include additional overgrown sections of land together with detached ancillary outbuildings comprising the following.
Storage Unit: 4.34m x 2.39m
External W.C. Facilities
comprising a single toilet cubicle, adjoining the rear of the original chapel building.
Rates - It is advised that a place of public religious worship is wholly exempt from business rates under Schedule 5 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (as amended) if it is registered and certified as a place of worship under the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855.
Vat - We have been advised that VAT is not applicable to this transaction.
Terms And Tenure - The subject premises is available Freehold with vacant possession.
The proposed sale is also subject to Connexional Restrictive Covenants, details of which are available upon request.
Please be advised that the property is to be offered for sale in accordance with the requirements for disposition under Section 119 of the Charities Act 2011. A period of full marketing will be required and any offers should be made in writing directly to the selling agent.
Viewing - By appointment with Sole Agents:
Astleys Chartered Surveyors
Tel: 01792 479 850
Email: [email protected]