* Freehold
* \ - Former deconsecrated church
* \ - Grade II* Listed
* \ - Churchyard
* \ - Public footpath
* \ - Tenders invited
A Grade II* Listed Closed and Deconsecrated Former Church with churchyard and
public footpath through the grounds in an elevated position in the village of
Chelwood. Cepc Rating = G.
Description
Description
Tenders to be received by 5pm Thursday 14th March 2024. An attractive detached
Grade II* listed former, now closed, parish church for the village of
Chelwood. This property offers a potential opportunity for alternative uses
subject to planning and listed building consents. It comprises churchyard with
public footpath, graveyard and the deconsecrated church building itself. It is
in an elevated position from the road and located in a cul - de - sac. Please note
the extent of the churchyard is to be confirmed to potential purchasers as the
western end is still being used for burials. Photos taken April 2023.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale as a whole. Offers invited subject to the
Conditions.
Tenure and Possession
The unregistered freehold of the property is offered with vacant possession.
Access, Rights of Way and Reservations
A public footpath runs from the north east corner through the churchyard, to
the north west corner. Continuing access will be needed for the public, in
order for graves to be visited.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including
rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and
electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi -
easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves,
masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether
referred to in the particulars or not.
Graveyard
Please note that the grounds have been and continue to be used as a graveyard.
Certain restrictions therefore apply, including not disturbing any human
remains interred in the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to
make full enquiries via their solicitors.
Fixtures and fittings
These are to be agreed between purchaser and vendor depending on the use that
comes forward, and the availability of listed building consent for removal.
The vendors reserve the right to remove any of the stained glass windows,
pews, the pulpit, the stone font and other furnishings prior to completion
(subject to listed building consent where appropriate).
The vendors also reserve the right to remove the wall - mounted memorials prior
to completion, together with the other contents in the church.
Town and Country Planning
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that their intended use will
meet statutory planning requirements.
Services
The church electricity supply is connected. Please note there is no water
connected. Oil fired central heating is present, the tank for which is located
at the western elevation of the church.
Surface gullies for groundwater are present, there is no foul water drainage.
Local Authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council,
Lewis House,
Manvers Street,
Bath,
BA1 1JG
Fencing
Upon completion of a sale, it will be the purchaser’s responsibility to erect
suitable fencing along the boundary and maintain thereafter in good condition.
Viewing
Strictly only by prior appointment with Savills. Please contact Megan Roberts
(Bath Office).
Health and Safety
Note that there is no parking available at the church and care should be taken
as the A368 is a fast road. There is a suspected asbestos sheet lean - to roof
located externally at the western elevation.
Legal and General Note, and Restrictive Covenants
The Diocese of Bath and Wells have provided Savills with a copy of their Legal
and General Note and Appendix of Covenants to be included in the Disposal of a
Closed Church Building documents. Both of these documents, and covenants
contained within, will form part of any contract of sale, and are available
upon request.
(1) All offers received will be referred to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral
Committee (dmpc). While the dmpc does not have a power of disposal, it will
make a recommendation to the Church Commissioners who have power under the
Pastoral Measure 1983 to prepare and issue a draft pastoral (church buildings
disposal) scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property.
(2) In the event of that scheme becoming effective the Commissioners will be
empowered to sell [or the dbf to lease] the property for the authorised use
when the remaining statutory requirements are completed. The scheme will also
free the property from the legal effects of consecration.
(3) Until the scheme has been completed the Commissioners [dbf] will not be in
a position to proceed to contract.
Conditions
Prospective purchasers are invited to submit offers, subject to the following
rules and stipulations: -
(1) Offers must be accompanied by sketch plans (which need not be detailed at
this stage but which should outline the applicant's proposals) and written
details of the proposed use of the property.
(2) The Vendors do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.
(3) The offer must state clearly the price which the applicant is prepared to
offer for the property, and must be unconditional save for the condition that
planning permission [and listed building consent] be granted.
Conditional acceptance of an offer will be subject to:
(a) Completion by the Church Commissioners of a pastoral (church buildings
disposal) scheme authorising the new use and disposal of the property.
(b) Approval by the Church Commissioners of detailed plans and specifications
of any proposed architectural or structural alterations following consultation
with their expert advisers.
(c) Compliance with the statutory requirements where human remains are present
and the disposal of any tombstones, monument and memorials.
Privacy
Your data will be used in accordance with Savills’ privacy policy and in
addition may be shared with The Church Commissioners for England and The
Diocese of Bath and Wells. Savills’ privacy policy can be found on its UK
website.
Directions
From Bath, take the A36 west through Newton St Loe, continuing onto the A39
through Corston and turning right at the Co - Op Marksbury petrol station fork.
Continue on the A368 into Chelwood village, and the church is located along
the second turning on your left called Church Lane. The church is
approximately 9. 3 miles west of the centre of Bath using this route.

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