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Description

  • Status: Available
  • Type: Commercial
  • Ownership: Leasehold
  • Occupation: Vacant

Former village Category A Listed church - Stone Built Church situated on the Main Street of Sanquhar close to local amenities. Car park included to the rear of the building. Leasehold Title.

A-Listed Church and Hall - Unique Opportunity to purchase Former Church and Churchyard. Benefits a mezzanine style balcony within the main body of the church and stained glass feature windows

The property is situated in an established residential area of Sanquhar on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway ***Fantastic location within the town of Sanquhar.

HUGE BUSINESS POTENTIAL for potential serviced accommodation, holiday letting. Commercial premises, may include offices, art gallery etc (all subject to planning and permission).

Sanquhar is a town on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, north of Thornhill and west of Moffat. It is a former Royal Burgh. It is notable for its tiny post office established in 1712.

Scottish Church - Unique building with redevelopment potential located within the heart of Sanquhar. Sanquhar is a town on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (subject to gaining necessary planning permission) with high demand for church conversions across Scotland. Stunning views over surrounding countryside BEAUTIFUL LOCATION - Former church is located within stunning surroundings in the town of Sanquhar. Local amenities include: restaurant, public house, convenience stores, doctor’s surgery, nursery and primary schooling. The internal accommodation comprises a pulpit, central nave and seating area together with upper level with two wings wings providing additional seating areas. A stairwell at the east elevation provides access to a gallery area to provide additional seating. Ancillary accommodation to the west elevation comprises administrative offices, vestry, meeting rooms and welfare space, including a commercial kitchen and male/female toilet facilities. The property is connected to mains supply for electricity, gas, water and mains drainage. Development potential for childcare, use as a day centre, museum, gallery or public library (won’t need change of consent) anything else will need permission from the local authorities. The area coloured blue (including the full footprint of the current church building) will be assigned to the purchaser, and the area coloured yellow (including the hatched and cross-hatched areas) will be retained by the church. The purchaser will also receive - A right of vehicular and pedestrian access over the area coloured yellow and hatched blue. A right of pedestrian access over the area coloured yellow and cross-hatched blue. A right of access over the yellow area (including the hatched and cross-hatched areas) in so far as essential for the maintenance and repair of the buildings erected or to be erected on the blue area.

Sanquhar is a town on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, north of Thornhill and west of Moffat. It is a former Royal Burgh. It is notable for its tiny post office, established in 1712 and considered the oldest working post office in the world.

Full Address:  St Ninians Baptist Church, High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6DX

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Opening Bid: £55,000

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Date & Time: 30 October 2025, 10am-3pm
Type: Timed Online Auction

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