Lot 120 Freehold Detached Former Methodist Church With PotentialAuction Date:
7th May 2026
Drift Methodist Chapel, Lower Drift, Buryas Bridge, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6AA
A unique opportunity to acquire this former Methodist Church benefiting from a positive pre planning application for one residential dwelling. It is situated just off the A30 in the pleasant rural hamlet of Drift with the market town of Penzance approximately two miles distant offering an array of amenities, along with Lands End and the renowned Sennen beach approximately 7 miles distant.
Sadly, due to dwindling numbers the chapel is now closed but hopefully it will be given a new lease of life by the next owners.
Accommodation
Entrance vestibule, worship hall with seating area and former Sunday school/meeting room.
Outside
To the front is a small gravelled seating area.
EPC Rating
D (96). Total Floor Area 85 sq.m.
Auctioneer's Note
We have been informed that just over the road is a parking area for those living in the parish and is on a first come first served basis.
Planning
There is a Pre-application advice for proposed conversion of disused Methodist Chapel into a single dwelling by Cornwall Council, under ref: PA25/00489/PREAPP, dated 27th June 2025. Documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, cornwall.gov.uk. Tel: 0300 1234 151.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
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