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Guide Price£135,000

Longframlington United Reformed Church, Front Street, Longframlington, Morpeth, NE65

Key Features

  • Detached
  • Scope for development subject to correct consents
  • Village location
  • Ample off street parking
  • Over 2,800 square foot
  • EPC Rating C72

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire a former United Reformed Church in the Northumberland village of Longframlington.

Offering an impressive total floor area of just over 2,800 sq ft, this distinctive property presents a wealth of possibilities for a variety of potential uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents.

The property retains the appeal and character associated with its former ecclesiastical use, whilst offering generous internal space and considerable scope for prospective purchasers to explore its future potential. Whether considered for continued community use, commercial purposes or possible change of uses to residential, the building offers an exciting blank canvas for those looking for a property with individuality and opportunity, subject to the relevant consents.

The current layout comprises two large reception rooms, providing excellent flexibility for a range of uses, together with a further office, kitchen and two
WCs. The generous proportions and adaptable arrangement offer a practical foundation for a purchaser wishing to make the most of the space and explore the possibilities for future development or reconfiguration.

Situated in Longframlington, the property benefits from its position within a well-regarded village known for its attractive Northumberland setting, welcoming community and traditional village character. Longframlington offers a range of local amenities and convenient access to the surrounding countryside, whilst the nearby market town of Alnwick provides a wider selection of shops, services and leisure facilities.
The village also enjoys access to the wider Northumberland area, making it an appealing location for both local residents and those seeking a base in the North East.

With its substantial floor area, versatile existing accommodation and potential for further enhancement, subject to the appropriate planning and other necessary consents, this former United Reformed Church represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive building with scope to create something truly individual.

Location
Longframlington is a highly popular village located on the A697 which provides good commuting links to Morpeth and Newcastle in the south and Rothbury, Wooler and the borders to the north. The market town of Alnwick is also easily accessible.
The rolling Simonside and Cheviot hills and are on the doorstep whilst the gorgeous Northumberland coast is easily accessible.
Longframlington itself benefits from local amenities including a number of pubs, butchers and the highly regarded Running Fox Café.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric wall fed radiators.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Exempt at present. It would be assessed for either Council Tax or Business Rates following any change of use.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-10-13

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Off-Street Parking
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

55 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Limited NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good NoneVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Swarland Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Community school
  • Felton Church of England Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rothbury First School4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Community school
  • Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School4.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thropton Village First School6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    36
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Duchess's Community High School7.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Coquet Community School8.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    567
    Type
    Community school
  • The King Edward VI School10 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle School10 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    525
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Rothbury - Town Foot, Rothbury4.3 miles
Morrisons Daily Shilbottle Grange Road, Shilbottle6.2 miles
Spar Thropton, Thropton6.4 miles

GP surgery

Npc Rothbury4.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.4 miles

Hospital

Rothbury Community Hospital4.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field632 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Acklington Rail Station5.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Front Street522 metres

Typical drive times

Alnwick16 min · 11 miles
Morpeth17 min · 12 miles
Rothbury11 min · 8.2 miles
Ashington24 min · 17 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)35 min · 28 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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