Cold Kirby, St Michael
The former church of St Michael’s is a charming stone building built in the early 1840's. Set in a stunning landscape with in an open churchyard, it is now closed for public worship and the vendors are seeking to settle the future of the building by finding a suitable new use and owner. The building offers lots of potential for creative reuse, including scope to create an outdoor amenity space. Whilst there is currently no off street or allocated parking it may be possible to realign the boundary wall to provide some spaces, subject to secular and ecclesiastical consents. Situation Located in Cold Kirby, a quiet and picturesque village in the beautiful North York Moors National Park between Thirsk and Helmsley off Sutton Bank. The property is 8 miles from Thirsk, 5 from Helmsley and 8 miles from the A19. The area is a haven for tourists and walkers, with the popular Cleveland Way National Walking Trail passing right by the building. Key features Community or commercial use only Charming Stone Building Attractive countryside views Offers Invited Quiet Village Location Business plan required
How buying it together would work
- Pledge a number. Your name and amount go on this page. It is a signal, not a payment — nobody is charged, and you can ask to be removed at any time.
- Reach the number. When pledges cover the asking price (plus a reserve for closing costs, title, survey and the first year of upkeep), the page closes and the group is introduced.
- Form the entity. Neighbors decide the structure — a nonprofit, a co-op, a land trust, or a single buyer with donations. A real-estate attorney drafts it; a title company or solicitor holds funds in escrow.
- Buy, then decide what it is. Worship, a community hall, a school, housing, or simply keeping the doors open and the organ playing. The deed records the promise.
Listing via Church of England. See the original listing. Prices and availability change; verify with the agent before acting.