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South United Free Church (Former), High Street, Ardersier
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
South United Free Church (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
High Street, Ardersier
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
5531
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
NH 7821 5515
Location Type
Small Town
HS Reference No
Description
Rectangular former church with bellcote to gable front. Symmetrical street facade with arched tripartite windows at upper levels with arched main entrance below.
Ardersier was formerly known as Campbelltown having been laid out by the Campbells of Cawdor.
Ardersier was formerly known as Campbelltown having been laid out by the Campbells of Cawdor.
Building Dates
1856; alterations 1899
Architects
Alexander Ross; George Keiller
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
26/6/2013
Development History
26 March 2013: Nominated for the Register by a member of the public as vacant with windows lost in last 5 years, roof leaking, gutters damaged with water penetration to stonework. For Investigation.
26 June 2013: External inspection finds though largely intact and with a fair roof, this building is no longer wind and water tight and security may be an issue. Move to At Risk.
13 December 2018: The former church, along with an adjacent former post office, is being sold as a lot through auctioneer Future Property Auctions. A guide price for the lot is noted as £110,000.
Full Planning Permission to form a retail unit was conditionally granted (16/01089/FUL) June 2016 and Full Planning Permission for conversion to a dwelling was conditionally approved Oct 2017 (17/03253/FUL).
Full Planning Permission to form a retail unit was conditionally granted (16/01089/FUL) June 2016 and Full Planning Permission for conversion to a dwelling was conditionally approved Oct 2017 (17/03253/FUL).
20 July 2020: The property is being marketed for sale, through appointed agent McEwan Fraser Legal, at offers over £99,000.
19 February 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains disused.
Availability
Current Availability
Not Available
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
Unknown
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
https://www.mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk/properties/former-church-and-post-office-high-street-ardersier-inverness-iv2-7qb/mfl8163440
Bibliography
Buildings of Scotland Highlands and Islands John Gifford (1992) p 148
Online Resources
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
26-MAR-13
Date of Last Edit
02/06/2021
