The Lizard, Helston
PRICE GUIDE £185,000.00
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The Lizard, Helston
PRICE GUIDE £185,000.00
An opportunity to purchase a substantial Grade II Listed chapel in mainland Britain's most southerly village.
The chapel affords someone the opportunity to create a space, whether it be for business use, or indeed for conversion into a dwelling, subject to the necessary planning and consents.
History (information taken from Cornwall Historic Churches Trust website)
"This Weslyan Methodist Church was built in 1864, it seated approximately two hundred and fifty people, which was about half the population of the village in 1864. It was built of local stone quarried by local farmers."
A large Sunday school room, with space for sixty children, was added in 1880.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (DIMENSIONS APPROX)
Large double doors to entrance vestibule.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With period tiling to the floor and two staircases leading to the gallery.
MAIN CHAPEL
14.17 x 6.34 (maximum measurements) (46'5" x 20'9"
With a ceiling height of 5.8 metres.
The area has twelve sash windows to both side aspects. There is an ornate wood pulpit and period plasterwork to the ceiling.
From the entrance vestibule one can ascend either staircase to the gallery area which has twelve sash windows to both side aspects. From some of the window there are views over open countryside to the sea over Lloyds Signal House and the lighthouse. There is also an impressive organ.
From the main chapel there is a door to the Sunday school.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
8.13 x 6.77 (26'8" x 22'2")
With part wood panelling to the walls and windows to the side and rear aspect. With a door to the kitchen.
KITCHEN
5.4 x 2.4 (17'8" x 7'10")
With a wood effect fitted kitchen having worktops with two sink units and a mixture of cupboards and drawers under. Spaces are provided for a cooker and refridgerator and there is a door to the outside.
WASHROOM/W.C.
With dual flush w.c., wash hand basin with wood panelling to the walls and ceiling. There is a window and tiled effect flooring.
OUTSIDE
To the side of the Chapel there is parking and a door to the boiler room and kitchen. To the front of the Chapel there is an enclosed walled entrance area with pedestrian access down the side to a small courtyard at the rear. This area enjoys views over the National Trust Tregullas Farm, to the lighthouse and out to sea.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
AGENTS NOTE ONE
The property is Grade II Listed.
AGENTS NOTE TWO
We are advised that there is a covenant on the property that no intoxicating liquor should be sold on the premises.
DIRECTIONS
On entering The Lizard village, turn left onto Beacon Terrace. Proceed along this road, passing the school on your left hand side, taking the next right which is marked Housel Bay and the chapel will be found immediately on your right hand side.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band Exempt
MOBILE AND BROADBAND
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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
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PROOF OF FINANCE - PURCHASERS
Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to purchase which will include an agreement in principle for a mortgage and/or proof of cash funds.
DATE DETAILS PREPARED.
28th August 2025
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT AGENTS NOTES: Christophers Estate Agents for themselves and the vendors or lessors of this property confirm that these particulars are set out as a general guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Fixtures, fittings, appliances and services have not been tested by ourselves and no person in the employment of Christophers Estate Agents has any authority to give or make representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. All descriptions, dimensions, distances and orientation are approximate. They are not suitable for purposes that require precise measurement. Nothing in these particulars shall be taken as implying that any necessary building regulations, planning or other consents have been obtained. Where it is stated in the details that the property may be suitable for another use it must be assumed that this use would require planning consent. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property which may have changed since they were taken. It should not be assumed that the property remains exactly the same. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise of the correctness of each of the statements which are given in good faith but are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. If double glazing is mentioned in these details purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the amount of double glazed units in the property. The property location picture is supplied by a third party and we would respectfully point out that although they are regularly updated the area surrounding the property or the property itself may have changed since the picture was taken.
