Commercial theatre converted from former church

An exceptional opportunity to acquire the former St Andrew's Church and Buckhaven Theatre, occupying a prominent corner position within the heart of the popular coastal town of Buckhaven, Fife. The former church originally built in St Andrews in 1825, was then shipped stone by stone and rebuilt here in Buckhaven in 1872. The B-listed church was then transformed and extended into a theatre in 1987, known as Buckhaven Theatre. Steeped in character and original features, the Class 10 commercial property extends to approximately 1,217 square metres / 13,000 square feet, set over three floors; basement level, ground level and first floor. The substantial property comprises an entrance foyer, reception area, cloakroom, theatre auditorium with stage and seating, four dressing rooms, lounge, bar, conference room, chapel, multiple studios/office rooms, kitchen, toilets and shower rooms. The basement also provides a substantial open-plan area formerly utilised as an orchestral pit or studio. An area of ground to the front of the property is included within the sale and offers potential for parking. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a property with potential for a variety of uses, including residential conversion, boutique accommodation, an events or wedding venue, arts and cultural facilities, community use, offices, educational provision or health and wellbeing facilities, subject to obtaining all necessary planning permissions and listed building consents. The property is connected to mains electricity, gas, water and drainage and has an EPC rating of D. Properties of this scale, character and potential are rarely available, presenting an unique opportunity for developers, investors, community organisations or businesses to bring new life and purpose to a prominent local landmark.

Tenure

Freehold

Area

The property enjoys a central position within Buckhaven, a coastal town situated on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth in the popular Levenmouth area of Fife. The town benefits from a range of local amenities, including convenience stores, cafés, takeaways, public houses, medical facilities and pharmacy services, with further shopping, leisure and educational facilities available in nearby Leven and Methil. Educational provision includes Buckhaven Primary School, Denbeath Primary School and Levenmouth Academy, which also shares its campus with Fife College's Levenmouth Campus. The surrounding area offers a variety of recreational attractions, including Buckhaven Shore, the scenic Fife Coastal Path, the historic Wemyss Caves, MacDuff Castle and the Methil Heritage Centre, providing opportunities to enjoy the coastline, local history and outdoor pursuits. Transport connections are well catered for, with regular bus services linking Buckhaven to Leven, Methil, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and St Andrews, as well as onward connections towards Edinburgh. Although Buckhaven does not have its own railway station, the recently reopened Leven railway station and nearby Cameron Bridge station provide ScotRail services, including connections towards Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh. The local road network also provides convenient access throughout Fife and towards the wider motorway network, making this a well-connected location for both commercial and residential purposes.

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - 3.6% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £3600 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.