Summary - COWLEY ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, JEUNE STREET OX4 1BN
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Landmark Grade II former church with exceptional volume and conversion potential.
Grade II listed Gothic Revival church building with prominent Cowley Road frontage
Extremely large internal area — 8,517 sq ft overall (substantial open volume)
High ceiling heights and tall arched windows provide strong conversion potential
Existing F1 use class (public worship/education/exhibition) — other uses STP
Freehold sale; prominent corner plot with direct street access and forecourt
Minimal private external amenity; no significant garden or private outdoor space
Listed status will restrict alterations and increase refurbishment complexity/cost
Located in a high-crime, deprived area — consider security and lettability implications
This imposing Grade II listed former church on Cowley Road presents a rare redevelopment opportunity in East Oxford. The large stone-built building offers exceptional internal volume, tall arched windows and a commanding street presence suited to community, cultural, educational or residential conversion (subject to planning).
Set on a prominent corner plot in a busy, cosmopolitan neighbourhood, the centre benefits from high pedestrian footfall, excellent public transport links and proximity to university campuses and independent amenities. The existing F1 use class supports public worship, education, galleries and public halls; alternative uses will require council consent.
The building’s strengths are its scale, architectural character and adaptable open-plan spaces. Material constraints include its Grade II listing—which will restrict alterations and may increase refurbishment cost—and minimal private external amenity. The property also sits in an area of higher crime and local deprivation, factors that should be weighed when considering end use or lettings strategy.
Suited to experienced developers, community organisations or investors comfortable with listed-building projects, the site offers strong visibility and conversion potential. Interested parties should undertake their own due diligence on planning, structural condition and conservation requirements before bidding.
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