Raglan House
Charter Court
Phoenix Way Enterprise Zone
Swansea
SA7 9DD
The property comprises a place of worship situated within a substantial size plot, within the semi-rural location of Glynneath, which we have assumed was constructed during early 1800’s and extended further to the side at a later date.
Internally, the main chapel comprises the entrance porch located over the eastern elevation, which provides access directly onto the naïve. The main chapel also benefits from a mezzanine area, which accommodates a viewing balcony to three sides of the main elevations. The subject premises also extends further to the side elevation in the form of an annex building, which can also be accessed off the main entrance foyer, comprising a small vestry area and the kitchen.
Externally, the subject premises is located within a plot, which is generally sloping in nature, appearing to be denoted by retaining stone walls in the majority and a small gated entrance over the front elevation. Based on its current layout we note that no designated on-site parking facilities are available but we do advise that adequate on street parking is available within close proximity to the subject premises.
In addition, we also advise that the site forms part of a large cemetery, accessed independently to the west of the main chapel building, will not form part of the demise proposed to be sold. A number of gravestones are also located within the front courtyard, over the main entrance to the chapel building. Please be advised that the proposed sale will also be subject to the necessary restrictive covenants to allow visiting members of the public access to these gravestones.
The main chapel building, adjoining vestry and small courtyard is situated within a site area of approximately 0.182 acre (0.074 hectare).
The property is located directly off the main highway, along Pontneathvaughan Road within the village of Glynneath, which is a small town, community and electoral ward lying on the River Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot.
All established amenities appear to be within close proximity to the subject premises, while Neath town centre is approximately 11 miles away in a south westerly direction.
We further advise that the property is located along a prominent main road position within the immediate proximity to the “Waterfall Country”, which is a popular tourist destination and an unofficial name often given to a concentration of waterfalls located in the south west corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Vale of Neath and the Swansea Valley. Collectively the falls are one of the more popular natural attractions in South Wales.
The subject premises affords the following approximate dimensions and areas.
Main Chapel Building
GROUND FLOOR
Gross Internal Area: 165.62 sq.m (1,782.73 sq. ft.)
Entrance Porch: 1.87m x 3.10m
with doors to.
Foyer: 9.19m x 1.61m
with stairs to first floor, doors to.
Naïve: 9.19m x 9.39m.
FIRST FLOOR
Gross Internal Area: 54.79 sq.m (589.81 sq. ft.)
Balcony: 9.19m x 11.12m
Adjoining Vestry Building
GROUND FLOOR
Gross Internal Area: 57.64 sq.m (620.43 sq. ft.)
Vestry: 8.23m x 5.48m
with door to.
Kitchen: 3.16m x 3.97m.
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.
We have been advised that VAT is not applicable to this transaction.
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.
By appointment with Sole Agents:
Astleys Chartered Surveyors
Tel: 01792 479 850
Email: commercial@astleys.net
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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