Development Opportunity

A substantial and distinctive detached former church building occupying a prominent corner position within the popular Heaton district of Newcastle upon Tyne. Originally constructed as a Presbyterian Church, the property comprises a striking period building arranged over predominantly single-storey accommodation together with ancillary two-storey sections and additional rear accommodation providing a range of supporting rooms and facilities. Believed to date from circa 1895, the property retains a wealth of original character and architectural interest, featuring attractive stone elevations beneath pitched slate roofs and incorporating a variety of traditional ecclesiastical design features.
These include arched windows, decorative stone detailing, impressive vaulted ceilings with exposed timber trusses, and an imposing street frontage that creates a strong presence within the surrounding area. Internally, the accommodation extends to a large open-plan worship hall together with ancillary meeting rooms, offices, kitchen facilities, WCs and additional support accommodation. The building benefits from a mixture of timber and solid flooring, with windows comprising a combination of timber-framed and uPVC units. The extensive internal layout offers considerable flexibility and may lend itself to a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining all necessary statutory consents.

Floor Area
approximately 461.46 sq. m. (4,967 sq. ft.).

Site Area
0.062 Hectares (0.154 Acres)

Property details provided by Rook Matthews Sayer
EPC rating: N/A
Council Tax Band: N/A
Tenure: Freehold

For Sale By Auction www.agentspropertyauction.com LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 30th JUNE 2026 OPTION 1

Ground Floor
Front entrance lobby 12.83 sq.m
Reception/meeting area with door to Church 49.03 sq.m
Office with separate WC off 17.71 sq.m
Inner hall 7.59 sq.m
Church with timber floor and leaded windows.
There are folding doors separating the Church into two sections 118 sq.m front section and 108.1 sqm rear section
Side Entrance
Lobby 1.93 sq.m
Inner hall with built in cupboards 25.96 sq.m
Kitchen with fitted units and suspended ceiling 23.62 sq.m
Rear room with built-in cupboards and hatch to kitchen 30.08 sq.m
Ladies and gents toilets
Cleaners cupboard 1.46 sq.m
Rear lobby with stairs to first floor; fire exit
Steps to cellar

Cellar
Small storage area. Poor condition.

First Floor
Hallway
Front room 30.33 sq.m
Kitchen 23.89 sq.m
Ladies and gents toilets
Store (no natural light). 10.82 sq.m

Disclaimer 1
The Agents Property Auction have not inspected this property. The property details have been supplied by RMS. None of the services have been tested. Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property.
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Disclaimer 3
A copy of the title is available upon request, we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice, satisfy their requirements on all matters and have finance in place prior to purchase.

Details awaiting vendors approval.

Disclaimer 4
We are advised by the seller that the property has mains provided gas, electricity, water (very low risk of surface water flooding) and sewerage.

The energy performance certificate attached advises the property is brick built and provides further details regarding the property’s construction.

Ofcom website states the average broadband download speed of 17Mbps and the fastest package of 330Mbps at this postcode: NE6 5HE and mobile coverage is provided by EE (good outdoor and variable indoor), Three (good), 02 (good outdoor and variable indoor) and Vodaphone (good outdoor)