Oakhill Methodist Church is for sale.

The former listed Grade-II church on the main road between Shepton Mallet and Midsomer Norton will be familiar to many for the every-changing hand-painted signs displayed outside, encouraging people to come to a service and join the Christian faith.

Now it is on the market with Cirencester-based estate agents Perry Bishop for £250,000.

The listing identifies the property as a "Development Plot" and says:

"The property is Listed Grade II as being of architectural and historic interest and was originally built in 1825, with solid stone elevations under a pitched slated roof. There is a later extension."

On the ground floor there is the chapel area (approximately 756 sq ft), stairs up to a balcony, a hallyway, cloakroom and an office/kitchenette (approximately 200 sq ft.)

The church is on the market for £250,000 and is being sold by informal tender with offers due no later than noon on Tuesday, August 9.

There is an open viewing, by appointment, on Thursday (July 21).

It is not currently known where the congregation will worship once the church is sold. Nub News is trying to make contact with a representative from the church for more details.