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Key Features
- Place of Worship offered with vacant possession
- Offering F1 (D1) use – Ideal for Education / Religious occupiers
- May also be suitable for a range of alternative uses including Childcare, Medical, Office etc. – subject to necessary consents
- Approximately 1,516 sq. ft. with significant scope for extension
- Main hall space capable of seating a congregation of over 125 people with further WC facilities and a small office
- Parking and external areas demised
Description
The property comprises a self-contained, single-storey detached building of brick construction, presented in good condition throughout. Internally, the building benefits from a welcoming reception and lobby area alongside a principal main hall capable of accommodating approximately 120 people at full capacity. The hall features fixed tiered seating arranged around a central ramp with secondary access via a dedicated fire exit. Further accommodation comprises male and female WC facilities and a separate ancillary room suitable for office or storage use. Externally, the property sits within a substantial plot with a large enclosed garden to the rear, offering significant outside space ideal for outdoor activities, future extension or development, subject to necessary consents. The property currently benefits from Class F1 (formerly D1) planning use and is considered suitable for Religious & Education and may also be suitable for Nursery, Medical, Office – subject to necessary consents. The property may also lend itself to residential development, subject to planning, given its position within a wholly residential area.
Location
The property is prominently situated on Beargarden Road, within an established residential neighbourhood in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The immediate area is primarily residential in character, providing a strong and accessible local catchment for a variety of community-focused uses. Banbury is one of the largest towns in Oxfordshire and a key commercial and residential centre within the Cherwell Valley. The town benefits from a wide range of amenities including a vibrant town centre with independent retailers, national brands, restaurants and leisure facilities. Banbury Railway Station is located approximately 0.7 miles from the property and provides regular direct services to London Marylebone via Chiltern Railways, with journey times of approximately 65 minutes. Additional rail services connect to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington via Great Western Railway. By road, the property is well served by the M40 motorway, with Junction 11 (Banbury) providing fast and direct access to London, Oxford and Birmingham, making it an accessible location for both local and regional catchments.
