Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 8QB
Property Summary
A unique opportunity to acquire a former
church, a village hall and land extending
to 4.5 acres in an easily accessible rural
location.
Although in need of renovation
the property presents an excellent
opportunity within the picturesque
village of Howgate as the Church and
Hall are not listed buildings.
Full Details
**Closing Date Set: 23 February 2022 @ Noon**
The property comprises Howgate Church, Howgate Church Hall and approximately 4.5 acres of adjoining land.
Howgate Church has a traditional charm enhanced by the large stone arched windows and doors, cathedral ceilings, upper floor gallery and stone construction under a pitched and dated roof that dates back to 1856.
Gross internal floor area: Ground Floor- 130.61 sqm
Entrance Vestibule 23.14 sqm.
Upper Floor Gallery- 53.04 sqm.
Howgate Village Hall is a single storey building that is linked to the northern elevation of the church and is also of a stone construction with a pitched and slated roof except for a modern brick-built extension under a flat felted roof. The hall benefits from a functional kitchen, multiple toilet facilities, session rooms, disabled access an entrance vestibule and the main church hall itself.
Gross internal floor area: Hall- 50 sqm.
Entrance Vestibule & WC- 7.31 sqm.
Kitchen- 17.88 sqm
Session Room, WCs & Hall- 52.18 sqm.
The Glebe land is Approximately 4.5 acres of ground that is currently laid to grass and used by
the local community and maintained by a local farmer.
The glebe field contains designated allotments that are utilised by members of the local community. While there is no formal agreement
in relation to the allotments, if possible it is the vendors wish that a purchaser allows them to continue.
The properties offer a range of possible development opportunities in a peaceful area of the country whilst being only 12 miles from Edinburgh city centre. With wonderful panoramic views, the site is one of great appeal.
Development
The Church and Hall are not listed and could be used, without the necessity of obtaining change of use consent, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum, art gallery or public library.
It also has potential for a variety of other uses, such as a theatre, cinema or entertainment venue, hospitality and restaurant, retail space or community resource subject to obtaining appropriate consents. There is also the possibility of converting the church and hall into one or two residential properties which could have outstanding views over the Pentland and Moorfoot Hills, again subject to the usual consents
