A landmark church which auctioneers hoped would attract bids from developers and investors has failed to sell.

Woodhouse Trinity Methodist Church had a guide price of £125,000 but it was not reached in the Mark Jenkinson January auction.

Director Adrian Little said there had been two bids up to £100,000 and it was a disappointing result.

Trinity Methodist Church in Woodhouse failed to sell at auction. | Mark Jenkinson

placeholder image — Trinity Methodist Church in Woodhouse failed to sell at auction. | Mark Jenkinson

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The church, which dates back to 1878, is Grade II listed and has been empty for more than 20 years. Planning permission to convert it into flats has been denied three times.

In the 2000s, church operations were moved to a neighbouring property, with the grand chapel being left abandoned for decades. | Mark Jenkinson

Built in a grand Italianate style, the impressive structure - on the corner of Chapel Street and Tannery Street - was at the heart of the community for centuries, however it has since fallen into disrepair.