Erskine Church 9 High Street Langholm DG13

  • Sale Price £110,000
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  • 175 SQ Metres
  • 175 SQ Metres
  • under offer
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Size: 175 SQ Metres     total 175 SQ Metres minimum

A category B listed 19th Century Gothic church with development potential, situated in a prominent position in the Borders town of Langholm.

Erskine Church occupies a prominent position in the High Street of Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway.  Dating from 1867, the church is of a Gothic style with a square tower and broach spire.  The rectangular plan building consists at present of the main chamber (with balcony level) and smaller ancillary rooms to the rear.  The church is currently in a relative state of despair.  Although no formal approaches have been made to Dumfries and Galloway Council Planning Department, initial informal discussions would suggest that they would consider applications of a commercial or domestic nature.

Langholm lies in an attractive setting at the meeting point between the River Esk and the Ewes Water.  The town is traditionally recognised for it's contribution to the woollen industry.  More akin to a Borders town, Langholm is famed for the "Common Ridings" at which the local Brass Band (thought to be the oldest in Scotland) perform anually.  Although rugby is an important focus for the locals, there are plenty of other activities such as walking, golfing, bowling, tennis and country pursuits such as shooting and fishing locally.  There are plenty of amenities including shops, public houses, restaurants and schools.  Carlisle is 21 miles to the south and Hawick 24 miles to the north.

Entrance Hallway 5.2m x 2.6m  (17'1" x 8'6") 

With two stairways leading to the balcony in the main chamber.   Two doors leading to:

Main Chamber 14.9m x 11.8m (48'11" x 38'9") (and approximately 10.4m (34'1") in height to curved ceiling)

Wooden Balcony and pulpit.  4 large arched stain glass windows to either side (currently boarded up).  Large stained glass windows to front and rear elevations.

Vestry 3.1m x 2.4m (10'2" x 7'10") with sink, shelved cupboard and adjacent WC.

Rear Area 5.9m x 1.9m (19'4" x 6'3") with sink and units.  Leads to:

Storage Room 2.9m x 2.7m (9'6" x 8'10") with large walk in cupboard behind 1.9m x 2.9m

General Information

Services- Mains water, electricity and drainage

Rights of WayThere is shared access to the north side of the Church.

Planning- the church is currently registered for public use.

Local authority, Dumfries and Galloway council, Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD, Tel: 01387 260000

Solicitors, Gillespie, Gifford and Brown, 135 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2NT, Tel: 01387 255351

Sale Conditions- A compulsory clause will be included in the missives of the sale stating that the property will revert back to Solway Heritage in the event of either the intended project not starting within an agreed time or not making adequate progress.  Solway Heritage must also be satisfied that the vendor's intention for the property constitutes a "viable project" in the context of the building and community.

Method of Sale- the property is for sale by private treaty.  Offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to the selling agents.  A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with Smiths Gore following inspection.  The owners reserve the right to sell without imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest, or indeed any offer.

Date of Entry By mutual agreement.

Directions- Enter Langholm on the A7 trunk road and carry on through the town.  Erskine church sits opposite the left hand turn onto the B7068.  If you continue straight on past this junction, parking can be found on the left.

Viewing- Stirctly by appoinment with Smiths Gore.

Date of Information- Particulars prepared September 2007, Photographs taken September 2007

 

 



Property reference: SGdu169058