HARTFORD MANOR GREENBANK LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 1HW. Redevelopment Opportunity

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1 HARTFORD MANOR GREENBANK LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 1HW Redevelopment Opportunity

2 Northwich town centre Sir John Deane s College St. Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank station Cloughwood Academy Mid Cheshire College of Further Education 2

3 Summary Attractive Grade II Listed manor with extension totalling 28,318 sq ft Located in an affluent Cheshire area Potential redevelopment site for alternative uses subject to planning Current occupier Greenbank Holidays Limited pay a passing rent of 176,000 per annum equating to 6.22 per sq ft. Lease expires October Seeking offers of 1,400,000 (One Million and Four Hundred Thousand Pounds), subject to contract and exclusive of VAT. Gross site area of 4.82 acres (1.95 ha) 3

4 Location Northwich is a prosperous Cheshire town lying approximately 20 miles south west of Manchester city centre, 10 miles south of Warrington and 15 miles east of Chester. The town is conveniently located for access to the national motorway network. The A556 which runs through Northwich provides a part single and part dual carriageway link to the M6, approximately 6 miles north east of the town, and the national motorway network beyond. Junction 10 of the M56 motorway is also within 10 miles to the north. These road communications enable a journey time to Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport of approximately 40 and 30 minutes respectively. In addition, Northwich has its own railway station which provides links to local stations in addition to services to Manchester, Chester and Warrington. Situation Hartford Manor is located in the small village of Hartford which is within 1 mile of Northwich town centre. It is accessed via Chester Road which links to the M6 motorway to the north. The immediate surrounding area is predominantly residential with 6 schools close by including St Nicholas Catholic High School and Greenbank School which have Ofsted outstanding ratings. Greenbank railway station is within 0.2 miles of Hartford Manor and links to Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. Liverpool M62 M56 M60 A6 A61 M1 A57 A631 Wallerscote Rd Burrows Hill Firdale Rd Chester Rd A559 Chester A55 A483 A495 A5 A458 Northwich A54 A49 Shrewsbury A556 A41 A51 A458 M6 M54 Stoke-on-Trent M6 West Bromwich A53 M5 A50 A6 A51 A38 A42 M42 Derby A50 M69 M1 A1 A614 Nottingham Leicester M1 A606 A47 A1 Beach Rd Bradburns Lane Bu rrows Hill B5153 Chester Rd A559 Beach Rd B5153 Chester Rd A559 Chester Rd A559 Carriage Dr Beach Grove Carriage Dr. Firdale Rd Greenbank Lane Greenbank Station Marshall Lane Greenbank Lane Darwin St John Brunner Cres. Alfred St Saxons Ln Spencer St Robert St 4

5 Description Hartford Manor comprises an attractive Grade II listed former family home which was built in the 1860 s. It was acquired in the 1960 s by North West Gas and was converted into a training centre with the original manor house being extended to the side and to the rear. The single storey extension comprised workshop and office facilities but more recently has been used as a call centre. Site The property occupies a site of approximately 4.82 acres (1.95 ha). Please note areas hatched in blue are not within the title for this property. Internally the Manor House is used as offices with cellular office and meeting rooms over ground, first and second floor with basement storage. The single storey extension is predominantly open plan with raised floors, suspended ceilings, air conditioning and w/c facilities. There are some cottages within the grounds which are currently disused. Accommodation We have been provided with the following areas on a net internal area basis but exclude the basement, plant room and cottages: Floor Area (Sq M) Area (Sq Ft) Manor House ,438 Single storey extension 1, ,880 Total 2, ,318 Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Not to scale. 5

6 Tenure The property is held Freehold. Planning The site falls within the jurisdiction of Cheshire West and Chester Council and is on the edge of the Northwich settlement boundary. Although situated within the open countryside, the site offers the option for redevelopment by virtue of being a previously developed site. Pre-application discussions (ref:15/01599/preapp) have been held with the Council to better understand the redevelopment potential of the site. The Council views the site positively for redevelopment insofar as it is previously developed land, and is situated within a sustainable location. As the site was most recently in use for employment purposes any proposal for alternative uses would have to demonstrate a lack of demand and/or viability. Any proposals would also have to respect the setting of the listed building. EPC The property has been awarded an Energy Performance Rating of D. A copy of the certificate is available on request. 6

7 VAT The property is elected for VAT. Proposal Seeking offers of 1,400,000 (One Million and Four Hundred Thousand Pounds), subject to contract and exclusive of VAT. Contacts For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: Emma Powell Tony Howcroft epowell@lsh.co.uk ahowcroft@hallams.com Lambert Smith Hampton 3 Hardman Street Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HF Hallams Property Consultants 346 Deansgate Manchester M3 4LY Subject to Contract and Exclusive of VAT Lambert Smith Hampton April 2016 Disclaimer: Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited and its subsidiaries and their joint agents if any ( LSH ) for themselves and for the seller or landlord of the property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) These particulars are given and any statement about the property is made without responsibility on the part of LSH or the seller or landlord and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract. (ii) Any description, dimension, distance or area given or any reference made to condition, working order or availability of services or facilities, fixtures or fittings, any guarantee or warrantee or statutory or any other permission, approval or reference to suitability for use or occupation, photograph, plan, drawing, aspect or financial or investment information or tenancy and title details or any other information set out in these particulars or otherwise provided shall not be relied on as statements or representations of fact or at all and any prospective buyer or tenant must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of all information or suitability of the property. (iii) No employee of LSH has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty arising from these particulars or otherwise or enter into any contract whatsoever in relation to the property in respect of any prospective purchase or letting including in respect of any re-sale potential or value or at all. (iv) Price or rent may be subject to VAT and any prospective buyer or tenant must satisfy themselves concerning the correct VAT position. (v) Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of LSH or its employees or agents, LSH will not be liable, whether in negligence or otherwise howsoever, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars or any information provided in respect of the property save to the extent that any statement or information has been made or given fraudulently by LSH. (vi) In the case of new development or refurbishment prospective buyers or tenants should not rely on any artists impressions or architects drawings or specification or scope of works or amenities, infrastructure or services or information concerning views, character or appearance and timing concerning availability or occupation and prospective buyers or tenants must take legal advice to ensure that any expectations they may have are provided for direct with the seller or landlord and LSH shall have no liability whatsoever concerning any variation or discrepancy in connection with such matters. 7