Glasshoughton, St Paul
The building
The former church of St Paul is a large brick-built church, set within extensive grounds. Located at the junction of the A656 Pontefract Road with Churchfield Lane, in the Glasshoughton district, approximately 1 kilometre south of Castleford town centre and approximately 1 kilometre north of Junction 326 of the M62 motorway. Expressions of interest should be made direct to the Agent and include details of; the proposed use, financial offer, details of any proposed alterations to the building and proof of funds for the purchase and any necessary works to the building to facilitate the proposed use. The disposal is also subject to the Church Commissioners completing the legal process for disposal through a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme and restrictive covenants, further details of which are available from the Agent. Key features Substantial, brick-built church Total Floor Area of approximately 5,045 ft2 (468.72 m2 ) High profile location, on busy arterial route, with good motorway connections Total Site Area of 0.54 acres (0.22 hectares or thereabouts Locate
Particulars
| Situation | Glasshoughton, Diocese of Leeds, England |
|---|---|
| Grade | Unlisted |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
| 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 Nothing is charged, and a pledge may be withdrawn on request.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.