Guide price
£195,000
Land for saleCross Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire WR15
Freehold
About this property
Former Methodist Church & Schoolroom with potential for redevelopment (STPP)
Small central courtyard garden
Close to local amenities and shops with good transport links
Viewings by appointment only
Sale by informal tender offers due by 12 noon on Weds 3rd September 2025
The Tenbury Wells Methodist Church presents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming chapel and accompanying schoolroom, brimming with potential for redevelopment or alternative use (subject to planning). Situated within walking distance of Tenbury Wells town centre, the premises are set in a predominantly residential area, with a mix of terraced housing and some commercial frontages nearby.
The chapel, built in 1893, retains much of its historic charm and is accessed via a pedestrian gate from Cross Street or through a shared private footpath serving adjacent residential properties. Located a few hundred metres southwest of Tenbury Wells town centre.
Close to local amenities, shops, and public transport links, offering convenience in a peaceful, primarily residential setting.
Property Features:
Main Chapel:
Dimensions: 13.5m x 9m (overall)
Includes an internal vestibule, kitchen/store (6.1m x 4m), and beautiful brick-and-stone-dressed solid brickwork walls under a slate roof.
Schoolroom Building:
Dimensions: 10.8m x 6.5m (overall)
Features an attached kitchen and dining area (6.5m x 4m) with additional cloakrooms (6.7m x 1.5m).
Constructed with similar high-quality materials, including brick walls and a slate roof.
Courtyard Garden:
Centrally located between the two main buildings, offering an enclosed, tranquil outdoor space.
Location
Tenbury Wells is nestled on the border of Worcestershire and Herefordshire, offering a charming mix of modern comforts and historic appeal. The town is well-equipped with a variety of amenities such as shops and boutiques, cafes and restaurants, a local medical centre and outdoor spaces for recreation, including nearby parks and walking trails.
Tenbury Wells is well-connected by road, provided easy access via car or public transport to surrounding areas including Worcester, Ludlow, and Hereford. Public transportation is available, making commuting or exploring the surrounding countryside hassle-free.
The town is rich in history, with attractions like the Tenbury Wells Museum and the iconic Pump Rooms, which provide insight into the town's Victorian heritage.
Viewings
Viewings are by appointment only. Please contact the team on .
Town & country planning
The present use of the Church is within Class F1 - Learning & Non-Residential Institutions. This would permit the following:-
a) For the provision of education
b) For the display of artwork (not for sale or hire) c) As a museum
d) As a public library or public reading room
e) As a public hall or exhibition hall
f) For, or in connection with public worship or religious instruction
g) As a law court
All planning enquiries should be directed to the Local Authority
Malvern Hills District Council. / services & tenure
None of the property is affected by leases and will be sold with freehold title and full vacant possession.
We have not been informed of any onerous covenants or restrictions which materially affect title or use and we have not been informed of any reverted clauses affecting title.
There are no public rights of way through or across the property. An access pathway from Cross Street appears to be shared and it is presumed that there is a legal right of way.
The premises are not listed as being of architectural or histotic merit but do stand within a designated Conservation Area.
Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by informal tender, offers must be made in writing no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
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
It 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.
Joint agent with christophers chartered surveyors
The chapel, built in 1893, retains much of its historic charm and is accessed via a pedestrian gate from Cross Street or through a shared private footpath serving adjacent residential properties. Located a few hundred metres southwest of Tenbury Wells town centre.
Close to local amenities, shops, and public transport links, offering convenience in a peaceful, primarily residential setting.
Property Features:
Main Chapel:
Dimensions: 13.5m x 9m (overall)
Includes an internal vestibule, kitchen/store (6.1m x 4m), and beautiful brick-and-stone-dressed solid brickwork walls under a slate roof.
Schoolroom Building:
Dimensions: 10.8m x 6.5m (overall)
Features an attached kitchen and dining area (6.5m x 4m) with additional cloakrooms (6.7m x 1.5m).
Constructed with similar high-quality materials, including brick walls and a slate roof.
Courtyard Garden:
Centrally located between the two main buildings, offering an enclosed, tranquil outdoor space.
Location
Tenbury Wells is nestled on the border of Worcestershire and Herefordshire, offering a charming mix of modern comforts and historic appeal. The town is well-equipped with a variety of amenities such as shops and boutiques, cafes and restaurants, a local medical centre and outdoor spaces for recreation, including nearby parks and walking trails.
Tenbury Wells is well-connected by road, provided easy access via car or public transport to surrounding areas including Worcester, Ludlow, and Hereford. Public transportation is available, making commuting or exploring the surrounding countryside hassle-free.
The town is rich in history, with attractions like the Tenbury Wells Museum and the iconic Pump Rooms, which provide insight into the town's Victorian heritage.
Viewings
Viewings are by appointment only. Please contact the team on .
Town & country planning
The present use of the Church is within Class F1 - Learning & Non-Residential Institutions. This would permit the following:-
a) For the provision of education
b) For the display of artwork (not for sale or hire) c) As a museum
d) As a public library or public reading room
e) As a public hall or exhibition hall
f) For, or in connection with public worship or religious instruction
g) As a law court
All planning enquiries should be directed to the Local Authority
Malvern Hills District Council. / services & tenure
None of the property is affected by leases and will be sold with freehold title and full vacant possession.
We have not been informed of any onerous covenants or restrictions which materially affect title or use and we have not been informed of any reverted clauses affecting title.
There are no public rights of way through or across the property. An access pathway from Cross Street appears to be shared and it is presumed that there is a legal right of way.
The premises are not listed as being of architectural or histotic merit but do stand within a designated Conservation Area.
Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by informal tender, offers must be made in writing no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
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
It 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.
Joint agent with christophers chartered surveyors
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