Main Street, Rathmell, Settle, BD24
**BEST AND FINAL OFFERS INVITED BY 1PM FRIDAY 4th AUGUST 2023**An interesting opportunity to acquire a former place of worship offering considerable potential for alternative uses, subject to necessary consents. Extending to around 64 sq m (690 sq ft) Gross Internal Area on the ground floor and located within the highly desirable village of Rathmell, around 3 miles from Settle in the heart of Ribblesdale.
The sale of Rathmell's former Methodist Church offers an exciting opportunity to acquire an historic building in the heart of this popular Ribble Valley community. There is clear scope for a variety of alternative uses subject to the grant of necessary consents. The building has many interesting period features including stained glass windows, high ceilings and a worship room of generous proportions; Meeting room, fitted kitchen and W.C.
The village of Rathmell is set amidst lovely Dales countryside. The market town of Settle is approximately 3 miles away and offers a varied range of amenities including a bustling market square with a 'Tuesday' market, railway station on the famous Settle to Carlisle line and schooling. There are many popular independent shops as well as a Booths supermarket. Settle also has a swimming pool, library, golf club, health centre and a wide range of recreational facilities. The larger market town of Skipton is approximately 16 miles away and Lancaster around 28 miles away.
Planning
There is no existing planning approval for alternative uses and interested parties should make their own enquiries of the local plannnig authority.
There will be a Statement of Truth provided by a Managing Trustee of the Circuit confirming that there has been vehicular and pedestrian rights of access to and from the Property since 19th century.
Services
We are advised that the property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity.
Directions
Leaving Settle towards the A65, turn right at the roundabout, proceeding along the bypass approximately half a mile, take the left turn (under the railway bridge) sign posted to Rathmell. Proceed to the village and continue along Main Street and you will see the church on the left hand side just before Beautry Croft. Please park on village road.
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