Summary - BELPER CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, CHAPEL STREET DE56 1AR
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Property
Rare 3,359 sq.ft. redevelopment opportunity in Belper — auction sale, subject to planning and listed-curtilage constraints.
- 3,359 sq.ft (312.2 sqm) single-storey former schoolroom
- Six allocated off-street parking spaces included
- Freehold with very large plot and redevelopment potential
- Located in Conservation Area and Derwent Valley World Heritage Site
- Within curtilage of Grade II listed church — planning constraints apply
- Services currently tied to church; buyer must install separate supplies
- Requires refurbishment: single-glazed windows, suspended timber floors
- Auction sale with 5% deposit, buyer fee and restrictive covenants
A substantial single-storey former schoolroom offering 3,359 sq.ft. of flexible space and six allocated parking spaces on a very large plot. Its location to the rear of Belper Central Methodist Church places it within the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and a conservation area, giving strong character and potential for sensitive redevelopment.
The building is traditional brick with later pebbledash and a mix of single-glazed timber and UPVC windows. Internally there is a main assembly hall with stage, meeting rooms, kitchen and WC facilities. Services are currently fed from the adjoining church and will need separate metering and reconnection by the purchaser.
This property is a clear development/refurbishment opportunity for commercial or alternative uses, subject to planning consent. Practical constraints include Grade II listed curtilage status, Conservation Area controls, and an existing restrictive covenant limiting religious worship and sale of alcohol without TMCP approval — all likely to affect change-of-use proposals.
Buyers should expect repair and upgrade works: single-glazed windows, suspended timber floors, dated 1960s extension under a flat roof, and general refurbishment needs. The sale will be at auction (29 Oct 2025) under unconditional terms with a 5% deposit and non-refundable buyer fee — bidders must review the legal pack and factor additional costs. High local crime figures and required contribution to access/car park maintenance are other practical considerations.
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