The 42 Cuckfield Road property is among 176 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
it is listed with a freehold guide price of £500,000 to £550,000 at the firm’s auction which ends on Thursday 6 February.
Senior Auction Appraiser and Auctioneer Richard Payne said: “This former methodist church is situated in the heart of this popular mid-Sussex village.
“It has the potential for a variety of uses, including residential development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The church was founded in 1910 and held its last service in December 2023.
The detached building is of brick construction beneath a tiled roof and occupies a site area extending to 0.08 hectares (0.2 acres).
It is located on the east side of Cuckfield Road, close to its junction with the High Street, and is within easy access of the comprehensive local shopping facilities of the village.
There are excellent road links to London, Brighton, and all surrounding areas via the nearby A23/M23.
The property comprises a church hall, school hall, offices, store room, kitchen and WCs.
Outside there is a front forecourt area with vehicular access from Cuckfield Road providing parking for several vehicles. Side access to rear yard with detached storage unit and lean-to with raised patio area.
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Clive Emson Auctioneers, which has its regional office in Brighton, was recently awarded Residential Auction Service of the Year in The Negotiator Awards 2024, the Oscars of the UK’s residential agency sector.
The first auction of eight in 2025 by the firm, founded 36 years ago, concludes on 6 February, with bidding live from 4 February.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/ for more details.