A FORMER Teignmouth church is to go under the hammer.

Teignmouth United Reformed Church in Dawlish Street closed in 2024 but is now on the market and due to go for auction next month.

The Grade II listed building is on a prominent site in the town and has a guide price for the May 7 auction of £100,000.

The Methodise congregation became the Lighthouse Pioneer Church which now meets at the Teignmouth Hub.

It is understood the building required substantial investment for the church to make it fit for purpose.

Auctioneers Clive Emerson says the sale is ‘an opportunity to breathe new life into a prominent former church’.

Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: ‘This is a substantial former church building occupying a highly prominent island position in Teignmouth, close to the town centre, railway station and seafront.

‘It comprises the main church auditorium with gallery together with adjoining two-storey accommodation formerly used for educational and community purposes and retains a wealth of character features.

‘It is considered that there may be potential for a variety of future uses including residential conversion, community use or redevelopment of the site, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.’

Also for sale at the same auction is an historic Dartmoor pub.

The Sandy Park Inn at Chagford is listed with a guide price of £150,000 to £175,000.

The thatched building it includes bar and dining area, beer cellar, three letting rooms and two-roomed owner/staff accommodation as well as a beer garden, two storage sheds and four private parking spaces.

Auction appraiser James Lofthouse said: ‘Sandy Park Inn attracts high levels of passing trade, including walkers, cyclists and tourists exploring the moorland landscapes.

‘Dating back several centuries, the property is brimming with period charm with exposed beams, flagstone flooring and original fireplaces.

‘It has retained many of its historic features, offering an inviting and atmospheric setting that could be restored to its former glory as a traditional country inn with letting accommodation.’