Closed Churches Available for Disposal

Southwick St Columba

This remarkable church with a unique ensemble of high Victorian and Edwardian ecclesiastical art works is offered for sale. The church was built in brick and slate in 1888 in Romanesque style, towering over its surrounding housing area. The interior has large painted panels on all walls,  fine stained windows, and remarkable sanctuary and baptistery furnishings. The accommodation comprises nave and aisles extending into shallow chancel and sanctuary. The property on offer includes the large parish hall extending north from the church. A vicarage erected in 1980's is also available by separate transaction.

Any successful proposals for the use of the building will be based on a clear commitment to the retention and protection of its artworks.  This implies a likely single user, or possibly some form of reversible subdivision of the nave, leaving the aisles and east and west ends open. The Planning Authority has indicated a willingness to accept the demolition of the parish room to provide some car parking.

The property is offered without a specific use in mind. Expressions of interest for all proposals are invited. Offers are invited , and preliminary expressions of interest are welcome.

Durham

Cornhill Road, Sunderland , SR5 1RU

Southwick St Columba

NZ 3898 5858

Contact details

Michael Reynolds

Gray’s Chartered Surveyors Richmond Station Richmond, North Yorks

DL10 4LD

01748 829216

michael.reynolds@grays-cs.co.uk