The traditional stone-built church could be turned into a shop, cinema or entertainment venue.
Scots with itchy feet may constantly have one eye on property websites to see the latest homes, flats, or general spaces to hit the market. After all, September is a month of change and normally ushers in a few property moves.
However, if you are looking for something a bit different, a “landmark” Glasgow church in the middle of Ibrox – that is no longer used for worship – has been put up for sale by the Church of Scotland, and it could be up your street.
The main part of Ibrox Parish Church (IPC), the sanctuary, is on the market for offers over £190,000. This part of the Clifford Street church has not been used for worship since 2019.
The congregation now meets in the adjoining hall which has undergone a major refurbishment to create a multifunctional worship space serving as both a new sanctuary for the congregation and a thriving community hub.
The refurbished hall, which reopened in March 2024, is unaffected by the sale.
The listing describes the building for sale as a “traditional stone-built church situated south west of Glasgow city centre.”
It goes on: “The property comprises an entrance vestibule, main church sanctuary, upper floor gallery, session rooms, vestry, store rooms and toilets.”
Interestingly, the listing says the building could be turned into a cinema, shop, museum, or art gallery.
And if your eyes light up at the thought that, you won’t even need permission to give the site an overhaul.
“The building could be used, without the necessity of obtaining change of use consent, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum, art gallery or public library,” the listing sets out.
“It also has potential for a variety of other uses, such as a theatre, cinema or entertainment venue, retail space or community resource subject to obtaining appropriate consents.”
The church is currently adjoined to the neighbouring church hall. Wondering how you would get around revamping the part of the church you are purchasing, without disturbing mass-goers and community members nearby?
“The intention is that separation works will be carried out by the church following the issue of a building warrant,” the listing clarifies.
Ibrox Parish Church retains a lively congregation with weekly services each Sunday at 11am.
As well as a place of Christian worship, the refurbished building is also used seven days a week by community groups including Alcoholics Anonymous, Girl Guides, a badminton club, a taekwondo class, and Living Rent.
It is also a distribution centre for the Glasgow South West Foodbank.
The church is not the only one to be put up for sale in recent times.
Last month, the Record reported that one of Wishaw’s favourite old buildings was put on the market.
Wishaw Old Parish Church and Hall in the town’s Main Street has been put up for sale by the Church of Scotland with the Kirk seeking offers over £135,000 for the building.
This is partly because, at the end of last year, The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale took the decision to amalgamate St Mark’s Church in Coltness, Wishaw Old and Cambusnethan Old and Morningside.
