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Guide price
£495,000
Property for sale
Methodist Church, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN612 beds
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School 0.2 miles
- Hurstpierpoint College 0.8 miles
- Hassocks 1.6 miles
- Burgess Hill 2.6 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Online Auction
- Auction Date : 30 October 2025
- Lot Number : 29
- Former Methodist Church With Residential Consent
- Re-Development Site
- Freehold
- *Guide Price : £495,000 - £525,000 + Fees
An exciting opportunity to acquire a former methodist church with planning for residential development (new build or conversion), in the heart of this popular mid-Sussex village.
The detached property is of brick construction beneath a tiled roof and occupies a site area of 0.08 ha/0.20 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 comprehensive local shopping facilities in the village. There are excellent road links to Brighton, London and surroundings areas via the nearby A23/M23.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall and stairs to first floor.
First Floor
Office 1, church hall and inner hallway with side access, disabled W.C. With store room and ladies and gents W.C.s. Office 2, kitchen, school hall and access to rear yard and store.
First Floor
Meeting room.
Outside
Forecourt area to front with vehicular access from Cuckfield Road, providing parking for several vehicles. Side access to rear yard with detached storage unit and lean-to raised patio area.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by the Mid Sussex District Council under ref: DM/25/0958, dated 11th July 2025, for permission in principle for development of up to six residential dwellings, across a floor space of up to 1,000 sq.m., subject to conditions. A copy of the Planning Consent and accompanying documents will be available to download from the Local Planning Authority website.
Local Planning Authority
Mid Sussex District Council. Website: Telephone .
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Important:
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on the Auction Day.
Price Information
*Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at , or contact us on , in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
*An Administration fee and Other non-optional fees may also be payable in addition to the bid price. All lots are offered subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale or Revised Special Conditions of Sale (as applicable) and may include the repayment of search and other fees and or costs payable by the buyer. All buyers are advised to inspect all available legal documentation prior to bidding and will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if they are successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion in line with any property transaction, whether it is by auction or private treaty. If, as a buyer, you are in doubt you should seek advice from your own professional advisors. For more information on fees please go to
The detached property is of brick construction beneath a tiled roof and occupies a site area of 0.08 ha/0.20 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 comprehensive local shopping facilities in the village. There are excellent road links to Brighton, London and surroundings areas via the nearby A23/M23.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall and stairs to first floor.
First Floor
Office 1, church hall and inner hallway with side access, disabled W.C. With store room and ladies and gents W.C.s. Office 2, kitchen, school hall and access to rear yard and store.
First Floor
Meeting room.
Outside
Forecourt area to front with vehicular access from Cuckfield Road, providing parking for several vehicles. Side access to rear yard with detached storage unit and lean-to raised patio area.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by the Mid Sussex District Council under ref: DM/25/0958, dated 11th July 2025, for permission in principle for development of up to six residential dwellings, across a floor space of up to 1,000 sq.m., subject to conditions. A copy of the Planning Consent and accompanying documents will be available to download from the Local Planning Authority website.
Local Planning Authority
Mid Sussex District Council. Website: Telephone .
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Important:
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on the Auction Day.
Price Information
*Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at , or contact us on , in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
*An Administration fee and Other non-optional fees may also be payable in addition to the bid price. All lots are offered subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale or Revised Special Conditions of Sale (as applicable) and may include the repayment of search and other fees and or costs payable by the buyer. All buyers are advised to inspect all available legal documentation prior to bidding and will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if they are successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion in line with any property transaction, whether it is by auction or private treaty. If, as a buyer, you are in doubt you should seek advice from your own professional advisors. For more information on fees please go to
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