THE site of a former church has been put on the market for sale.

Land where The Christ Church United Reformed Church building on West End Road, Haydock, which dates back to the late 19th century, is situated, has been put up for sale.

The Star reported in 2021 after the church building was initially put up for sale.

The site has now been listed on property website Rightmove.

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On the listing its says key features include:

  • Freehold
  • Prominent location fronting West End Road in Haydock
  • Good access to A580 East Lancs Road
  • Church to be disposed of with adjoining Church Hall retained by client

A description reads: "The subject property comprises a Victorian church built we understand in 1881 of traditional construction with solid brick walls and pitched timber framed roof covered with slate. The windows are predominately traditional lead although some have been replaced with Georgian wire glass. To the rear elevation the windows are predominately timber incorporating single glazing.

"Internally the property has a high exposed timber beam partially painted/plaster ceiling with painted plaster walls and timber floor. It is heated via gas fired heating system but the boiler has been removed and the gas supply capped in the basement."

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