Nunhead Grove "Age Concern" building

Residents may have noticed the "SOLD" sign on the old Age Concern building on Nunhead Grove. The building actually belonged to the council and has been empty or squatted since Age Concern moved out a few years back.

The building has some structural problems (primarily with the roof) which is why Age Concern had to move out so I was worried that the new owners would be planning to demolish this historic chapel and put up a block of flats, but fortunately not.

I don't have much information, but according to council officers in the property department.

"The purchaser is a New Cross based “orthodox doctor”, who also deals with various therapies, and intends to turn the building into an alternative practice and ‘community’-focused space - healing, meditation, yoga - along with some performance, music, poetry, etc. He has links to www.festivaloflife.net"

I've asked the officers to put me in touch with him and I hope to find out more about his proposals.