The empty St John’s Church building in Stone is now on the market for £195,000. Seems like a bargain? Don’t forget that around £2 million is needed to make necessary repairs.
The St John’s congregation held their final service at the Grade II listed building in August after a repair bill of £1.75 million meant they had no future there. They are currently worshipping at Walton Priory Middle School until a permanent home can be found.
The building – which was constructed in the 1870s – is up for sale with estate agent Louis Taylor, which says in its brochure for the property: “It is considered suitable for a variety of uses or redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents”.
It goes on: “We recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries to the local authority in order to satisfy themselves that their proposed use is authorised in planning terms”.
Click HERE to see all our stories on St John’s, including lots of photos taken inside the building just days before the final service, and a great history feature by Philip Leason, the chair of Stone Historical Society.
