MapGuide price
£900,000Plot for sale
Cumberland Road, Brighton BN1
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- A Rare Opportunity To Purchase A (D1) Church Building With Many Beautiful Features
- Planning Permission In Place for Conversion to Offices
- Previous Planning Permission (Now Lapsed) Granted For Conversion Into 6 Apartments
- 1 x Three Bedroom Flat, 3 x Two Bedroom Flats And 2 x One Bedroom Duplex Flats
- The Proposed Flats Would Have An Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Of 5,920 ft² / 550 m²
* Guide Price £900,000 - £995,000 *
This property offers a rare and intriguing opportunity to acquire a church building with immense potential for conversion. Whether you’re considering transforming it into modern offices, stylish apartments, or another innovative use, this church provides a unique foundation for your vision, subject to necessary consents. With its architectural charm and spacious interior, the building is ripe for redevelopment, offering a distinctive blend of history and possibility. Don't miss out on this chance to create something extraordinary in a sought-after location close to Preston Park Station.
The Building - The church is presently unoccupied. Built in 1877-1888 by local architect J. G. Gibbins, this Gothic-style church is set back from the road and bounded by a low flint wall. It features a porched entrance with large pointed-arch stone window above
Planning - The property currently has planning permission for conversion to offices, although did previously receive Planning Permission under application BH2016/00156 for conversion to residential - including one 3-bedroom flat, three 2-bedroom flats, and two 1-bedroom flats (C3), including associated alterations such as the installation of rooflights on the North and South elevations. The residential planning permission has now lapsed, although it should be straightforward to reapply and obtain again. As part of the residential permissions, there was also a Section 106 requirement for an affordable housing contribution of £164,500, as well as a £3,000 sustainable transport contribution. Please note that the seller is looking to include an overage clause in the sale agreement, which would apply if planning permission is later granted for additional units.
Situation - Clermont Terrace is conveniently located near Preston Park, providing easy access to Preston Park Mainline Railway Station and the London Road (A23). Nearby amenities include a Sainsbury's store, independent shops, as well as a variety of pubs and restaurants along London Road. The area is also well-served by local schools, such as Balfour and Varndean, with regular bus services connecting to Brighton City Centre and the seafront.
This property offers a rare and intriguing opportunity to acquire a church building with immense potential for conversion. Whether you’re considering transforming it into modern offices, stylish apartments, or another innovative use, this church provides a unique foundation for your vision, subject to necessary consents. With its architectural charm and spacious interior, the building is ripe for redevelopment, offering a distinctive blend of history and possibility. Don't miss out on this chance to create something extraordinary in a sought-after location close to Preston Park Station.
The Building - The church is presently unoccupied. Built in 1877-1888 by local architect J. G. Gibbins, this Gothic-style church is set back from the road and bounded by a low flint wall. It features a porched entrance with large pointed-arch stone window above
Planning - The property currently has planning permission for conversion to offices, although did previously receive Planning Permission under application BH2016/00156 for conversion to residential - including one 3-bedroom flat, three 2-bedroom flats, and two 1-bedroom flats (C3), including associated alterations such as the installation of rooflights on the North and South elevations. The residential planning permission has now lapsed, although it should be straightforward to reapply and obtain again. As part of the residential permissions, there was also a Section 106 requirement for an affordable housing contribution of £164,500, as well as a £3,000 sustainable transport contribution. Please note that the seller is looking to include an overage clause in the sale agreement, which would apply if planning permission is later granted for additional units.
Situation - Clermont Terrace is conveniently located near Preston Park, providing easy access to Preston Park Mainline Railway Station and the London Road (A23). Nearby amenities include a Sainsbury's store, independent shops, as well as a variety of pubs and restaurants along London Road. The area is also well-served by local schools, such as Balfour and Varndean, with regular bus services connecting to Brighton City Centre and the seafront.
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Aston Vaughan - we’re raising the bar Created by award winning owners and directors Talitha Burgess, David Vaughan and Justin Webb, Aston Vaughan fuses lettings, sales and site development for a comprehensive service focused entirely on you and your needs. Bringing 60 years of collective experience, extensive contacts both local and international and a hand- picked, dedicated team, we attract the best homes available to buy or to let in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove, along the Southeast coast - and beyond. We reach the right buyers or tenants for you, wherever they are, through strategic, targeted campaigns that put your property firmly in the spotlight. A one stop shop, our lettings team specialise in professional, family and student accommodation, including professional house share, and we like to get to know the people and the properties we look after. We answer any contractual queries, guide you on regulation compliance, and multi- landlord services include setting up and renewing tenancy agreements. Our dedicated sales department can help to find your dream home, from the precious first buy to the luxury mansion. We can answer queries re auctions or commercial properties, and can advise on value, planning and site development. We believe in forming a professional relationship with our clients, so we understand exactly what you want and with good local contacts, we can recommend solicitors and independent financial advisors. Our dynamic, creative marketing with professional photography and clear copy captures attention, and we firmly believe in being a valuable asset to our clients during the sales, lettings or investment process offering continuity, accuracy and accountability in all transactions. Aston Vaughan aims to be your first choice of agent - whenever you need us. Talitha Burgess: National Landlords Association Young Woman in Property of the Year David Vaughan: Regional & National Awards for Best Estate Agent in the UK Justin Webb: Real estate finance and BTR, PRS and residential development lawyer, SRA