Allgreave Chapel under the hammer today

A former Allgreave church building with stunning views of the Cheshire countryside goes up for auction today (July 3).

The old Allgreave Methodist Church, near Macclesfield, has a guide price of £80,000.

The property, which has planning consent to be turned into a holiday home, goes under the hammer with Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers. It’s lot one in today’s auction which starts at 6.30pm.

The listing states: “An attractive detached stone building, for which has planning to be converted into a holiday home. This is a splendid opportunity to acquire an attractive period building which is set in the most highly advantageous position affording far reaching reviews over the Cheshire countryside and beyond.

“There is a garden area to the side and also space to create parking, as well as two outbuildings. Please note there are not any services to the building at present.

“For anyone wanting to buy a splendid holiday home amidst the splendid scenery and wide open spaces of the Peak District National Park, this property will be of much interest. Wildboarclough is one of the area’s most colourfully named localities and owing to its natural beauty and local accessibility is held in the highest esteem. 

“Whilst enjoying a setting and views of surroundings evocative of many wilder, more remote beauty spots in Britain, the property also has the benefit of easy access to the nearby towns of Macclesfield, Buxton and Leek – a superb combination.”

The auction will be held at The Cheshire Saleroom, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2BD. For more details click here.