Christ Church URC, on Carlton Street, will go to auction next month.placeholder image
Christ Church URC, on Carlton Street, will go to auction next month.

For sale in Castleford: 'Outstanding' town centre church goes to auction for £175,000

A vacant church in Castleford city centre will be sent to auction next month.

Christ Church URC, along with the two lock-up shops at its entrance, will be auctioned on Wednesday, July 15 by Auction House West Yorkshire for a guide price of £175,000 (plus fees).

Located on Carlton Street, within Castleford town centre, it is close to key amenities including numerous shops, bars and restaurants.

It is also just a four-minute walk from Castleford train station.

The church is accessed via its traditional entrance through an arched doorway.

On either side is a lock-up shop, one of which is tenanted and currently producing an annual income of £7,500.

Through the vestibule is the main two-storey hall, banked with empty pews.

Rising up to the full height of the roof, the hall is bisected by a balcony with numerous benches.

On the ground floor, is a pulpit placed on a raised platform, just below a towering church organ.

Also on the ground floor are two vestries (rooms where the clergy would have dressed), meeting rooms and a kitchen.

Furthermore, some storerooms and toilets can be found to the rear.

The first floor has further storage areas and toilets as well as six offices/classrooms.

Externally, the church has a private car park, situated to the rear of the building.

Commenting on the property, James Pank, director and auctioneer for Auction House West Yorkshire, said: “This church has a dramatic interior well-suited to its previous use, but a keen-eyed developer or investor will be able to look past its former role and envisage a new future for it.

"In addition to the amazing hall are several well-proportioned meeting rooms and vestries, which could be transformed into unique office spaces.

“With the right ideas and permissions, this building could become a hub of business with a truly outstanding central space.”

The church will go under the hammer at Auction House West Yorkshire’s livestream event on Wednesday, July 15 at 12pm.

The church and its two lock-up shops will be offered for a guide price of £175,000 (plus fees).

Interested bidders can find more details about the property, including its legal pack, on the company’s website.

The team can also be contacted on 0113 393 3482 to book a viewing.

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