The Property The former Congregational chapel dates from the late 19th Century but in more recent years became a Methodist church. Attached to the church is a meeting room and timber framed schoolroom (1930s), both of which are now redundant and unsuitable for use. The premises are located close to the village centre, slightly set back from the road frontage, between a mix of retail, commercial and residential properties.The site has an approximate area of 0.16 acres and frontage to Winchester Street of 6.57m, widening to 10.9m to the rear of the site and an overall depth of approx. 65m, which is bounded to the west side by a public footpath providing access to residential occupants.The chapel and attached meeting room are constructed with solid brickwork elevations with Bath stone and brick dressings under pitched roofs clad with natural slate. The school room is of timber framed construction.The buildings stand within a designated Conservation Area and are not listed as being of architectural or historic merit. There is a closed burial ground located to the rear of the church shown hatched green on the attached plan. There is ample parking to the front of the property.Location Overton is a large attractive and thriving village centre with local shops, eateries and is situated on the famous River Test which has its source one mile to the east in Ashe. There is evidence of habitation since the Stone and Bronze Ages with finds and barrows located nearby. Overton has excellent transport links to the M4 and M3 as well as a train station on the West of England Main Line.Viewings Viewings are by appointment only on the following dates:1. Tuesday 31st January 2023 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 2. Tuesday 14th February 2023 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Please contact our Land department on 01285 646770 to book your appointment. Services & Tenure The property is held with freehold title, although the garden area that has been used for burials will be sold with a long leasehold title. As far as we are aware, the property is not subject to any leases or any Reverted Clauses.We are informed that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Mains gas is not believed to be available. Local Authority Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council www.basingstoke.gov.uk/environment-and-planning Tel: 01256 844844Town & Country Planning The present use of the building is within F1 of the Use Class Order as a place of worship, which would permit other community uses such as clinics, surgeries, day nurseries and consulting rooms. The building could be converted or redeveloped for residential purposes subject to the necessary consents being granted. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local Planning Authority.The cross hatched area is a graveyard and will be sold on a 999 year long leasehold basis at a peppercorn rent. The remainder of the property will be sold freehold with vacant possession.Rights of access to the graveyard will be reserved. The graveyard may not be developed in any way. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by informal tender, offers must be made in writing no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 28th February 2023. These should be submitted on the offer form which is available from ourselves, so as to ensure that all information required is received. The offer may be returned by hand or posted to our Cirencester office or by email to landandnewhomes@perrybishop.co.ukIt is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that their offer is received by the prescribed deadline, and the vendor is not bound to accept the highest or any offer. A decision will be made as soon as possible before or after the closing date, with all parties that have made an offer being notified accordingly.