* Freehold
Overview
Sizeable, detached church building situated in the centre of Lerwick.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and currently comprises the main
14m x 8m church hall / meeting room and a disabled WC downstairs, plus a
second meeting room (8m x 8m), with an office, a kitchen, a store room and WC
upstairs.
There is also a boiler room accessed via a separate door.
The building is assumed to have Class 10 (Non - residential Institutions) use
and could therefore in addition to religious use, potentially be used as a
crèche, nursery, gallery, exhibition hall or similar. It may also suit other
uses including possibly residential although this would be subject to the
usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves
in this regard.
General Information
The building is situated off Bank Lane in the Lerwick Conservation Area close
to The Hillhead. The original stone - built part is understood to date from
around 1900. The later extension is of concrete block construction.
The Rateable Value is currently be £5, 400. Prospective purchasers should
however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation.
The property is being sold in its current condition. No warranties will be
given in respect of any contents or services.
Accommodation
The gross internal floor area is estimated to extend to around 279m² or
thereby, entry being via double doors which open to a large double height
entrance hall entrance area with under stairs store and WC on the left, door
to the meeting room ahead, and stair to the left to the first floor.
The main meeting room / hall is a substantial space with two windows to
Hangcliff Lane (and two further windows blocked up), one window to the north,
and double doors at the far end to the outside space. There is a lift in one
corner although this is currently not working.
The stairs lead up past one of the WC’s to the first floor where a large open
space with wash hand basin and access to the loft leads to a second meeting
room, an office, kitchen & store.
The second meeting room is another large space with windows to the three
sides, the higher level ones at the far end enjoying views over the
surrounding area across the sound to Bressay. A run of fitted cupboard units
provide storage.
The office has windows to the side and rear of the building, whilst the large
kitchen has extensive modern fitted units including a double sink. (The cooker
and fridges are not included in the sale).
At the ground floor level to the right of the entrance and accessed via a
separate door, is a boiler room housing the central heating boiler, hot water
tank and oil tank. The central heating boiler is not in working order and
would require attention.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor: -
Meeting Room
14m x 8. 5m (46’ x 28’)
Toilet
2. 8m x 1. 2m (9’2” x 4’)
Boiler Room
4. 45m x 4. 1m (14’8” x 13’6”)
Mezzanine Floor: -
WC/Cleaner’s Store
3. 8m x 1. 2m (12’6” x 4’)
On the First Floor: -
Second Meeting Room
8. 5m x 7. 85m (28’ x 26’)
Office
3. 3m x 2. 7m (10’10” x 8’10”)
Kitchen
5. 05m x 2. 75m (16’6” x 9’)
Walk - in Cupboard/Office
2. 5m x 1. 65m (8’3” x 5’5”)
Open Area
5. 9m x 3. 2m (19’4” x 10’6”)
Property location
The property is situated between Bank and Hangcliff Lanes which run from The
Hillhead to the west down to Commercial Street to the east, access to these
lanes being to either side of the Bank of Scotland building on Commercial
Street. Access to Bank Lane from The Hillhead end is opposite Prince Alfred
Street. Approaching from The Hillhead end, the building, which is set back
from the lane, is immediately after the row of single storey terraced houses
on the right.

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