Highampton, Holy Cross
The building
An historic Grade II* listed former parish church in Highampton, enjoying an elevated edge-of-village position with far-reaching views towards Dartmoor. Believed to date from the 12th century and substantially rebuilt in the 1830s, the building features a Norman-style arched entrance, lancet windows, and fine stonework. With positive pre-application feedback for a change of use, it offers a rare opportunity for imaginative redevelopment (STP). Set within its own grounds and accessed via a quiet lane, the church combines heritage charm with superb potential to create a unique home, studio, or community space in a peaceful rural setting close to local amenities. An historic village church with positive pre-application feedback for change of use, offering a rare opportunity for redevelopment (STP), set in a peaceful edge-of-village position with views over Dartmoor. Occupying an elevated position on the edge of the popular village of Highampton, this striking former parish church offers a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a building of significant historical and architectural merit. With a positive pre-application response recently obtained for a proposed change of use, the pro
Particulars
| Situation | Highampton, Diocese of Exeter, England |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade II* |
| Diocese | Diocese of Exeter |
| 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 Nothing is charged, and a pledge may be withdrawn on request.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.