A "BEAUTIFUL" and historic Irvine church has now been listed for sale.
Mure Relief Parish Church has been brought onto the property market alongside its adjacent manse and parish hall.
The Church of Scotland is looking for offers over £320,000 for the category B listed Gothic-style premises, and its two associated buildings, on West Road.
In marketing the venue, the current owners describe the opportunity as "beautiful and substantial".
The listing says: "Dating from the mid-1800s, the church retains a wealth of original features including stained-glass windows, gallery seating, decorative stonework and traditional ecclesiastical detailing.
"The detached former manse provides spacious four or five-bedroom residential accommodation with generous living space, private gardens and off-street parking, offering excellent potential as a family home or ancillary accommodation.
"Together with the extensive church and hall facilities, the property presents a rare opportunity offering significant heritage appeal and development potential, the property may suit continued religious, community or alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
"Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority regarding their proposed use."
Those looking to make an offer on the property are asked to send these in via email, in the first instance, to properties@churchofscotland.org.uk.
No closing date for offers has been fixed at this stage.
The sale comes after a decision was taken by the Church of Scotland to close and "release" Mure Parish Church.
Back in 2023, members of Dreghorn and Springside Parish Church and four congregations in Irvine – Fullarton, Girdle Toll, Mure Relief and St Andrews – agreed to merge to become Irvine Parish Church of Scotland.
As part of the move, it was decided last year that the Mure properties would be closed due to the work which would need to be carried out on them to bring them up to standard.
The former St Andrew's Church has also been successfully marketed and sold since the initial agreement was made.
At present, the Dreghorn and Springside, Fullarton and Girdle Toll buildings remain open for use by the united congregation.
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