Written by: Edward Feather on 3rd September 2025
The Grade II listed former United Reformed church in Congleton has been put up for sale by auction with a guide price of £175,000.
Built in 1877 and designed by architect William Sugden, the gothic-style property will feature in the next online auction held by Pugh, part of Eddisons, on 24 September.
The former church building is set on a half-acre plot and is made up of two storeys, with a main hall and two large function rooms, along with a vestry, café area and parking for up to eight vehicles.
Ed Feather, director and auctioneer at Pugh, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to buy a property which, subject to the necessary planning consents, has the potential to suit a variety of different future uses, perhaps as a community asset or for conversion to residential accommodation.
“We believe that the church’s location, a stone’s throw from the Peak District National Park, close to Congleton’s local amenities and within easy commuting distance to Manchester and Stoke on Trent, would make this unique property ideal for residential redevelopment.”
This month’s Pugh auction, which includes the church in Congleton, has new lots added daily and will be held on 24 September at www.pugh-auctions.com.
Written by: Edward Feather on 3rd September 2025
Edward is an experienced property auctioneer with over 15 years' property auction experience and considerable knowledge of the North West property market.
Edward joined Pugh & Co in September 2018 from SDL Auctions in Chester. He was also a Director at the Cheshire and North Wales franchise of the Auction House business, based at estate agent Humphreys in Chester, before its acquisition by SDL in 2016.
