Durham, St Mary Le Bow
The building
St Mary Le Bow Church is a historic Grade I-listed former place of worship, with origins dating back to the medieval period, with later alterations and additions undertaken over subsequent centuries. The building is of traditional ecclesiastical construction, principally stone-built beneath pitched roofs. It is a building of exceptional heritage value located near Durham University accommodation and the historic tourist attractions of the Durham World Heritage site. Having most recently been used as a museum, the accommodation reflects its historic layout and character, including open internal spaces, original detailing and areas adapted for public access and display purposes. The external areas are predominantly laid to grass with mature boundary treatments, providing a quiet and enclosed environment within the urban context of Durham City Centre. Key features Former church with private gardens Approximately 3,498 sq ft (325 sq m) Asking price: Offers invited Freehold Subject to contract
Particulars
| Situation | Durham, Diocese of Durham, England |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade I |
| Diocese | Diocese of Durham |
| 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 Nothing is charged, and a pledge may be withdrawn on request.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.