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St Jerome's Church
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Tenure: Freehold
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Character Features
  • Countryside Views
  • EPC Exempt
  • Renovation Project
  • Village Location
Description-
Located within the tranquil Afon Ceirw valley, and bounded by the Foel Goch and Moel Emoel hills, Llangwn provides a truly peaceful location.  The immediate location has excellent walking and cycling opportunities, while Llyn Tegid (11 miles), Eryri National Park and Betws-y-Coed (17 miles) being just a short drive away.     
 
St Jerome's Church was formally the parish church for the village of Llangwm and surrounding area, with the building having medieval origins having been first recorded as a church in 1210.  St Jerome's was remodelled in the 1740's, and further refurbished in 1870s with a new stained glass being installed in the eastern window in 1882.  Much of the medieval stonework still remains and the adjacent ancient Yew trees add further to a sense of timelessness. This is a rare opportunity to undertake a spectacular conversion project creating a building that combines medieval stone work and substantial roof timbering with 21st century interior design.  The result will be a unique home or a highly desirable holiday let. (Subject to the required planning permissions)
 
Interior-
The interior has a porch and a single open space comprising nave and chancel. This allows maximum flexibility for internal layout and design
 
A particular feature of the building is the substantial roof timbering in the nave.
 
The chancel has a beautiful stained-glass window made in 1882 by Ward and Hughs wich is well preserved and stands as a testament to the church's storied past. 
 
Windows situated within the north and south facing walls are clear glazed, with the majority currently covered by with protective boarding. These windows are well positioned to allow views out across the churchyard to the village and surrounding countryside beyond.
 
This Grade II listed property is not just a piece of history; it is a canvas waiting for the right visionary to transform it into a glorious rural retreat, that echoes the beauty of its surroundings 
 
External-
The church and surrounding churchyard occupy a prime position in the village, alongside the stream.  Having stood unused since it was made redundant in 2004 the building is in need of full refurbishment.   There is plentiful parking outside the churchyard wall from where a gate and path lead to the west door.

Sale Covenants- Purchaser's Covenants
The property is shown edged red on the plan with a right of way to the west door in brown.

Due to its former use as a church, the Church of Wales have applied various restrictive covenants - these are standard covenants that restrict the sale of alcohol or its use for illegal, immoral or sacrilegious purpose. Details are available from the agent.

Land and Easements-
The building is sold with its land footprint along with an access path leading to the west door.

The surrounding churchyard is owned and managed by Llangwm Community Council who were given the surrounding land when the church was made redundant. Llangwm Community Council is keen that St Jerome's finds a new use as that is the only way that this landmark building within the village can have a secure future. Active discussions took place in 2023 regarding easements for services / drainage and a small parcel of amenity land at the eastern end of St Jerome's. Llangwm Community Council are keenly aware that both easements and some form of amenity land are needed to allow a new use to proceed, Discussions with Llangwm Community Council over transfers, leases & easements have been on the understanding that the owner of St Jerome's will be responsible for LCC's legal costs / professional fees etc but that any actual lease or transfer will be at a modest cost - in order to allow the new use to happen and so secure the future of the building.

Although these issues have been agreed in principle following meetings with the CC the purchaser will need to make their own application for the CC to consider.

A detailed conversion scheme has been prepared for St Jerome's - see plans below. These have been discussed with both Llangwm Community Council and the conservation officer of Conway County Borough Council. Both felt the proposed new use and outlined residential conversion scheme seemed 'appropriate'. Nevertheless, the purchaser will need to submit a full detailed planning application and listed building application for their scheme.

Services-
The property formally benefitted from a mains supply of electricity - the meter remains but the external cables were removed for safety as the building was not in use. No other services have been connected in the past.
 
Heating-
We are informed by the seller that the property does not benefit from any sources of heating.  

Directions-
From Bala, head along Ffrydan Road/A4212 and continue for 2.5 miles. Then turn right onto the B4501 towards Cerrigydrudion. Follow this road for 4.7 miles, and then take a slight right after Gellioedd Chapel. Continue along this road for 1.8 miles, then cross the bridge on your right and St Jerome's will be in front of you. 
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Planning-
We are not aware of active planning applications in place in relation to the property - although consultations have been active with Conway Borough Council  conservation officer and Llangwm Community Council.

Use Classes Order-
D1 Use Class. Alternative uses may be possible subject to the appropriate planning permission being gained. Prospective purchases are to undertake their own enquiries with the local authority in regards to any changes to the use of the property. 

Designations-
Former St Jerome's Church is Grade II Listed, however the property does not sit within a Conservation Area. 

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way-
The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. 

Method of Sale-
The property is to be offered for sale by Private Treaty. 

Tenure & Possession-
The freehold of the property is offered with Vacant Possession on completion of sale. 

Local Authorities- 
Sir Conwy / Conwy 

Viewings- 
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor's agents R G Jones -[use Contact Agent Button] 

Health & Safety- 
Given the potential hazards of property, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. 

DISCLAIMER
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers or purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of their accuracy. No person in the employment of Farmers Marts (R G Jones) Ltd has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property.

Council Tax Band: Exempt (Cyngor Sir Dinbych)
Tenure: Freehold

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