Barrow, St Francis
The building
The church of St Francis is a postwar church, built 1954-55, in a traditional architectural style. The building provides open-plan accommodation internally, with ancillary kitchen facilities and meeting and reception rooms. The grounds comprise open lawned areas with mature trees adjoining the Church, together with fenced and well-established gardens surrounding the Vicarage. The property benefits from established access via Schneider Road; the site offers ample vehicle parking and turning space. Key features Former church and vicarage All mains services Surrounding gardens Tarmacked access for vehicles Wealth of character
Particulars
| Situation | Barrow, Diocese of Carlisle, England |
|---|---|
| Grade | Unlisted |
| Diocese | Diocese of Carlisle |
| Guide price | Offers invited |
| Agent or source | Church of England |
| Status | Available |
How a group buys it
- A reader enters a pledge: a name and an amount, recorded on this page. It is a declaration of intent, not a payment. Nothing is charged, and a pledge may be withdrawn on request.
- When the pledges against the building cover the asking price, together with a reserve for closing costs, title, survey and the first year of upkeep, the page closes and the pledgers are introduced to one another.
- The group settles its legal form: a nonprofit, a co-operative, a land trust, or a single buyer collecting donations. An attorney drafts the instrument, and a title company or solicitor holds the funds in escrow.
- The purchase completes, and the group decides the building's use: worship, a hall, a school, housing, or simple preservation. The deed records the arrangement.
Particulars supplied by Church of England. See the original listing. Prices and availability change; verify every particular with the agent before acting.