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• Description

  The Grade II listed building occupies a site of approximately 0.100 Hectares (0.246 acres) and is believed to have been constructed around 1870 and includes some very attractive features including vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows, although does require improvement and structural repair. The Church, as outlined in red on the site plan, is situated on the junction of Anlaby Road and Boulevard. The elevation to Anlaby Road is approximately 40 metres with a depth of 25 metres fronting Boulevard. The Church is a substantial building with a Gross Internal Ground Floor Area extending to approximately 595 square metres (6,407 square feet) and may have the capacity to accommodate the installation of additional floors internally, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

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• Location

  The property occupies a prominent position close to the centre of the City and provides a unique redevelopment opportunity, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Anlaby Road is a main arterial road into the City of Hull with the Church lying approximately 2 miles to the West of the City Centre in an established residential location. There are excellent shopping and recreational facilities situated on both Anlaby Road and Hessle Road together with Primary and Secondary Schooling. Regular public transport services are available to both Hull City Centre to the East and in a Westerly direction to the Village of Anlaby and beyond. The site is also opposite the West Park with the recently constructed KC Stadium and Hull Royal Infirmary close by.

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• Viewing

  Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents on 01482 644515.

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• Tenure

  The property is Freehold and offered with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion.

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• Business Rates and Council Tax

  The property is shown as being exempt from Business Rates and Council Tax. Information obtained for GOV.UK.

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• Services

  All mains services are connected to the property. None of the services or installations have been tested.

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• Area Map

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• Location Plan

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• Site Plan

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• Alternative View Of The Church

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• Background

  The former St. Matthews Church on Anlaby Road in Kingston upon Hull has now been closed and expressions of interest are invited from prospective purchasers for the freehold interest.

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• Expressions of Interest

  Expressions of interest are invited from prospective purchaser interested in acquiring the freehold interest in the property. Interested parties are required to submit offers on a subject to contract basis for consideration, supported by the following information: Name of the proposed Purchaser(s); Details on the proposed use or redevelopment; Proof of funding to facilitate the purchase; Background information on your previous involvement with buildings of this and/or the proposed use/redevelopment Available for inspection (by appointment) is a copy of the most recent Condition Report for the building and all interested parties are invited to inspect this document prior to submitting an Expression of Interest.

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• Method of Sale

  The vendors shall consider all offers against the following criteria: - Anticipated planning acceptability - Suitability of use in relation to previous religious use -Financial receipts available -Impact on the building

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• Restrictive Covenants

  The property is to be sold subject to the Church Commissioners covenants which will be discussed with the purchaser, but which will include controls over future use and alterations and protection for windows and memorials.

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• Sale Process

  The vendor will determine which if any bids should be taken further. The vendor will expect to select one or more bids to be taken forward. The successful bidders will be asked to make final offers including; firm financial terms, evidence of the likely acceptability of the proposal to the planning authority, independent confirmation that funds are available to meet the offer made and to cover the cost of the required alterations. The vendor may seek assurance through a business plan or other information as to the initial and long term viability of the use proposals. The Church Commissioners will sanction the disposal and in doing so have to undertake certain legal formalities before completing the sale of the property. Purchasers should be aware that those procedures will not commence until evidence has been provided indicating a favourable response from the Planning Authority. It is usual for planning permission and listed building consent to be in place before completing the sale of a church.

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• Planning Use Class

  As a Place of Worship the previous use was within Planning Use Class D1 (Non-residential Institutions)

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• Telecommunications Masts

  Within the Church building there is an O2 telecommunications installation. Further details can be made available on request.

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