Small methodist church in a villlage near Settle for sale with potential to convert

This compact and bijoux former Methodist church near Settle is on the market for offers over £70,000 and offers potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consents.
Sharon Dale
By Sharon Dale
Published 24th Jul 2023, 12:34 BST

The 690 sq ft building is in the sought-after village of Rathmell, which is in the heart of Ribblesdale just three miles from Settle. Estate agents Dacre, Son & Hartley say: “The sale of Rathmell's former Methodist Church offers an exciting opportunity to acquire an historic building in the heart of this popular Ribble Valley community.”

It adds that the building has many interesting period features including stained glass windows. The property includes a worship room of generous proportions along with a meeting room, fitted kitchen plus a toilet, a store room and outside, there is a small access strip to one side and the rear.

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The former church has connections to to mains water, drainage and electricity but there is no existing planning approval for alternative uses. Interested parties should make their own enquiries by contacting the local planning authority.

The Methodist church in Rathmell, which is now for saleThe Methodist church in Rathmell, which is now for sale
The Methodist church in Rathmell, which is now for sale

The village of Rathmell is set in Dales countryside. Nearby Settle has many amenities including schools, a market square, a railway station on the Settle to Carlisle line and schools plus shops and a Booths supermarket.

Settle also has a swimming pool, library, golf club, health centre and a wide range of recreational facilities. The larger market town of Skipton is approximately 16 miles away and Lancaster around 28 miles away.

Leaving Settle towards the A65, turn right at the roundabout, go along the bypass for half a mile, take the left turn signed to Rathmell. For details contact Dacre, Son & Hartley, Settle on 01729 823921.