Square Chapel: Famous Georgian building next to Piece Hall in Halifax brought to market
A famous Georgian building which has been transformed into an arts space is seeking a new owner.
Square Chapel, a refurbished Grade II building in Halifax which dates from 1772, has been brought to market by Watling Real Estate.
The former chapel underwent a £6.6m renovation in 2017 which turned the building into a multi-use arts space with a café and bar area.
A spokesman said: “Now a centrally located contemporary arts venue, it has two performance spaces capable of seating 220 and 115 people and has a permitted use for performing arts, live performances, moving images, arts and ancillary purposes.”
The refurbishment added new facilities, including The Red Brick Auditorium, a 220-seat performance space within the original Georgian Chapel and The Copper Auditorium, a 115-seat cinema that also doubles as studio space. There is also a café/bar, serving craft beers, wines and meals.
Back-of-house facilities include dressing rooms, production offices, and several storage spaces.
Jack Whiting, a surveyor in Watling’s Leeds office, said: “This is an iconic building and it is great to see that it has been given a new lease of life. The property is part freehold and part long leasehold, and we are seeking offers for the site as a whole. Our client, Arts Council England, is interested in working with prospective bidders who are looking to deliver continued cultural use of the building.”
The spokesman added: “Square Chapel is situated in the heart of Halifax town centre, enjoying a prominent position next to the Piece Hall and directly opposite Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.
Mr Whiting added: “Square Chapel benefits from an exceptional town-centre location, combining excellent accessibility with a wealth of established attractions, amenities and leisure destinations on its doorstep.”
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