Glasshoughton, St Paul
The former church of St Paul is a large brick-built church, set within extensive grounds. Located at the junction of the A656 Pontefract Road with Churchfield Lane, in the Glasshoughton district, approximately 1 kilometre south of Castleford town centre and approximately 1 kilometre north of Junction 326 of the M62 motorway. Expressions of interest should be made direct to the Agent and include details of; the proposed use, financial offer, details of any proposed alterations to the building and proof of funds for the purchase and any necessary works to the building to facilitate the proposed use. The disposal is also subject to the Church Commissioners completing the legal process for disposal through a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme and restrictive covenants, further details of which are available from the Agent. Key features Substantial, brick-built church Total Floor Area of approximately 5,045 ft2 (468.72 m2 ) High profile location, on busy arterial route, with good motorway connections Total Site Area of 0.54 acres (0.22 hectares or thereabouts Locate
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.
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