Glasgow, G20 8TH
Details
- £350,000
- Business , Development Opportunities
- Size: 8,923 sq ft.
- Date Available: Immediately
UNIQUE CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH DESIGNED BUILDING
- Truly unique opportunity to
acquire a ‘Rennie Mackintosh’ designed building - Block of three exceptional buildings (Grade ‘A & B Listed’)
- Capable of division into 2/3 units (potentially of mixed use)
- Various alternative uses subject
to planning consent eg., residential, offices, nursery, gym, etc - Gross Internal Area 829.39 sq m (8,923 sq ft)
- Guide price £350,000
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A truly unique opportunity to purchase a block of three exceptional buildings, which notably include a former Hall of Worship and an adjoining former Janitor’s house, both designed by the celebrated architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Grade A Listed In addition, a superb red sandstone former Church building which is Grade ‘B’ Listed
The Hall and Janitor’s house contain a number of unique Mackintosh features including stained glass, carved doors, wall panelling, fireplaces, etc.
The title to the subjects also includes a small area of land to the rear (south), which could potentially be separately accessed by a surfaced private road running along the east-most gable of the church.
LOCATION
The subjects occupy a central location within the Maryhill district some 2 miles north-west of Glasgow city centre.
The immediate surrounding area comprises a mixture of residential and commercial buildings including the nearby Maryhill Shopping Centre and McDonalds Restaurant/Drive-Thru, together with tenement housing on Maryhill Road.
Immediately to the east of the building is a free public car park which is outwith the title to the subjects and adjoins the Forth & Clyde Canal where there is a pedestrian foot bridge to Ruchill Street.
The enclosed plan shows a shaded area which represents the extent of the title area but this plan should be considered as indicative only and subject to a final title plan being provided at the stage of sale missives. A general location plan is also included.
ACCOMMODATION
Floor plans are included showing the general layout of the buildings which are summarised as follows:-
15 Shakespeare Street
A traditional Church building with main Worship/Sanctuary area, meeting rooms, offices, kitchen and toilets.
There is also balcony floor, in two sections.
17 Shakespeare Street (Hall Etc)
The ground floor provides a feature hall, reading room, meeting room, etc. with additional hall and meeting room plus toilets on the upper floor.
The Janitor’s house provides accommodation on both ground and first floors and is accessed through an enclosed courtyard.
Note: The ground and upper floor of the house is in shell condition following rot eradication works – further details available on request.
All three buildings would suit a variety of alternative uses, in whole or in part, subject to planning consent eg. residential/conversion to flats or commercial uses eg., nursery, gym, offices, community uses, etc.
ACCOMMODATION & FLOOR AREA
We calculate the Gross Internal Floor Area in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice 6th Edition) to be as follows:-
No.15
Ground Floor 489.58 sq m (5,267 sq ft)
Note: Balcony Floor excluded from floor areas
No.17 (Hall)
Ground Floor 175.13 sq m (1,884 sq ft)
Upper Floor 78.2 sq m (841 sq ft)
Janitor’s House
Ground Floor 53.28 sq m (573 sq ft)
Upper Floor 33.21 sq m (357 sq ft)
RATING ASESSMENT
The subjects are described in the current Valuation Roll as a “Church, etc” with a Rateable Value of £14,800.
The draft Rateable Value under the 2026 Rating Revaluation proposes a Rateable Value of £18,800.
It should be noted that alternative uses of the buildings may result in a revised rating assessment.
TOWN PLANNING
As far as we can ascertain the subjects are included in an area designated on the Adopted Glasgow City Plan 2 as within a “Local Town Centre” area.
We understand that the existing planning consent over the buildings is for the most recent use ie., Class 10 “Non-Residential Institutions” within the Town & Country Planning (Uses Classes) Order 1997 (as amended in 2023).
Interested parties should make their own enquiries on alternative uses for the buildings to Glasgow City Council Planning Department.
PRICE
Offers are invited in the region of £350,000 for our client’s outright ownership in the subjects.
VAT
Unless otherwise stated, all prices, premiums and rentals are quoted exclusive of VAT.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for payment of their own legal costs to be incurred in any transaction.
