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£2,500,000

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Leisure/hospitality for sale
1 Canterbury Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8

    • 9,797 sq. ft

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Freehold
Added on 28/10/2026

About this property

  • Former Place of Worship on 1.7 acre plot

  • 6,882 sq. Ft. Internal area with significant scope for expansion

  • Main hall space capable of seating circa 1,000 people with adjoining modular building

  • Ideal for religious or educational purposes

  • External areas and parking for 160 vehicles

  • Offers clear development potential for a range of uses including care and residential - Subject to necessary consents.

  • For sale freehold

This former Place of Worship comprises a principal building of brick elevations under a pitched roof clad in concrete interlocking tiles. There is a separate, detached modular building under a flat roof, currently used as a Community shop.

The principal building is configured with staged level progressive height seating. There are separate male and female WCs and disabled toilet. A utility room/kitchen provides fitted floor mounted units and a sink.

The property is ideal for Educational and Religious occupiers, with the main hall capable of seating a congregation of approximately 1,000 people.

There two entrances with double metal gates from Otterham Quay Lane and Canterbury Lane. The site is predominantly laid to tarmacadam and provides approximately 160 car parking spaces. The perimeter of the site is identified with mature hedgerows.

Outline planning consent has recently been granted by Medway Council for 22 residential dwellings, split into 10 two bed and 12 three bedhouses. Reference MC/23/0389.

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