Manor House Torquay, Devon

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1 Manor House Torquay, Devon

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3 Manor House Torquay, Devon Viewing by appointment only (EJB/209930/366) Dartmouth 12 miles Exeter 22 miles M5 (J31) 22 miles Plymouth 32 miles (Distances are approximate) On the instructions of the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) Important former residential training centre in an outstanding location. Suitable for continued existing C2 use (residential institutions) or a range of alternative uses and development, subject to necessary consents. For sale freehold with vacant possession. For sale by informal tender. Land approx: 2.5 hectares (6.3 acres) Buildings approx. 3,920 sq m (42,200 sq ft) (Gross Internal Area) Knight Frank LLP 19 Southernhay East Exeter Devon EX1 1QD Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) exeres@knightfrank.com Knight Frank LLP 132 Sloane Street Granville House London SW1X 9AX Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) institutional@knightfrank.com These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text.

4 Location Manor House is situated in an elevated position in the town of Torquay in Devon which is located approximately 22 miles south of Exeter and the M5 (J31) motorway network. Plymouth is located approximately 32 miles to the east, via the A38. Torquay is renowned for its climate and enjoys a reputation as the English Riviera. This reputation is backed by a large number of hotels as well as 4 EU blue flag beaches. The town has an abundance of pavement cafes, bars, restaurants and nightlife, good quality shops and a host of family attractions. Torquay also boasts a number of heritage sites including Torre Abbey and Kents Cavern while literary associations include the world s greatest mystery writer, Dame Agatha Christie. Torquay is within easy reach of the beautiful National Park, Dartmoor which provides opportunities for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. Description Manor House site extends to approximately 2.5 hectares (6.3 acres) and was a former residential training centre which in summary comprises the following properties as denoted on the plan overleaf: Manor House: In all about 2,278 sq m /24,522 sq ft (GIA) An attractive 19th Century Grade II listed three storey house set within large gardens and woodland. There is also a converted stable block attached to the main building. The main building dates back to 1864 and was designed by JR Rowell for Sir Lawrence Palk, the family of whom were responsible for much of the development of Torquay in the early 19th Century. Training Building: In all about 849 sq m / 9,135 sq ft (GIA) A purpose built two storey teaching and training building built circa Contains training and workshop facilities and two staff flats. Accommodation Building: In all about 346 sq m / 3,722 sq ft (GIA) A modern purpose built two storey accommodation block comprising of 14 bedrooms completed in The Bungalows: In all about 94 sq m / 1,011 sq ft (GIA) and 79 sq m / 850 sq ft (GIA) There is a pair of semi-detached bungalows, one providing three bedrooms and the other two bedrooms. Gardens and grounds: The predominant features within the grounds are a wooded area to the south and east of the site and a sunken lawn area to the south. The wooded area is under-planted by shrubs. Parking is on site with spaces provided within the courtyard formed by the house and stable block and along the boundary hedge to the main entrance and to the rear of the main house which can also be accessed from Manor Garden. There are also various external stores and greenhouse in the grounds. The property is accessed from the A379 via Higher Woodfield Road and Middle Lincombe Drive. There is a second private access road via Manor Garden off Higher Lincombe Road. Easements, wayleaves, servitudes, rights of way The property is offered (as appropriate) subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the title, together with rights of way either public or private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not. Title & Tenure The property is offered freehold with vacant possession, the extent of which is outlined in red on the plan overleaf. Please note the boundary is subject to confirmation from the vendor s solicitors. If you require a copy of the title documentation, please contact Knight Frank LLP or the vendor s solicitors: Bates, Wells and Braithwaite, Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside, London EC2V 6BB. Tel , fax Contact: Anthony Cartmell, a.cartmell@bateswells.co.uk Services It is understood that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are available to the site. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that they are available and adequate for the future use of the property. Computer Centre: In all about 105 sq m / 1,130 sq ft (GIA) A former accommodation block which has been recently converted to provide a single storey computer room together with two small en-suite bedrooms.

5 Local Authority Devon County Council Torbay Council County Hall Town Hall Topsham Road Castle Circus Exeter Torquay Devon EX2 4QD Devon TQ1 3DR Town Planning Stride Treglown Limited, planning consultants have undertaken a planning report and appraisal on the subject property on behalf of the RNIB to establish the potential for alternative uses and development. This document is available upon request from Knight Frank LLP. The document has been prepared based upon inspection of the Local Planning Authority s archives and analysis of the policies contained in the current Devon Structure Plan 2001 to 2016 and adopted Torbay Local Plan and relevant Supplementary Planning Guidance. A summary of the report follows: Planning Note The property is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Orders and Town Planning Schedules which may be or may come into force. Vendor s Planning Consultants In the first instance, specific enquiries in relation to planning may be directed to Stride Treglown Limited, Promenade House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NE. Tel: , fax Contact Andrew Renshaw, andrewrenshaw@stridetreglown.com Council Tax We are advised by the local authority ( ) that only the Old and New Bungalows are assessed for council tax. Each bungalow is assessed as Band B at a rate of for the year 2004/ We have been informed the other properties on the site are not assessed for council tax or business rates. VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser. Designations: The main Manor House is Grade II Listed and therefore the presumption is that this main building will be retained. The property lies in Lincombes Conservation Area. The majority of the grounds fall within the designated Urban Landscape Protection Area. There is a blanket Tree Preservation Order over the site. Planning History An examination of the planning history reveals that permission was granted in 1949 for use as a place of instruction for newly blinded people. Planning permissions for additional buildings and extensions are listed in the planning statement. Existing Use Manor House has been used as a RNIB centre for training for about 55 years. The existing lawful use is considered to be Class C2 (residential institutions) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order Applications would be required by the LPA for any proposed change in land or building use. 1.0 Method of Sale Bids are invited for the freehold interest of the property as a whole on the following bases; 1.1 Option A: Unconditional Offer An unconditional bid for a fixed sum, to be made subject to contract (and survey if required) only for the freehold property. Option B: Alternative Bid Prospective purchasers may submit a bid in addition to the offer made under Option A above which may for example be subject to planning or include an element of conditional subsequent payments e.g. sales or planning overage.

6 2.0 Tender procedure 2.1 Timetable for submission of bids The date that has been set for the receipt of best bids for the site, on the bases set out above is detailed in the covering letter accompanying this brochure. i. Venue Bids should be delivered by post, fax or by personal delivery to the offices of the vendor s sole agent Knight Frank LLP as follows: FAO Emma Blackburn, Knight Frank LLP, Granville House, 132 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9AX. Fax: Please telephone Knight Frank LLP on / 4008 to confirm receipt of any faxed offer. ii. Identification All bids should be sealed and marked sealed bid for Manor House - do not open until 12 noon in the top left hand corner of the envelope / fax cover sheet. iii. Opening procedure All bids received in accordance with the conditions above will be opened by the vendor and Knight Frank LLP. iv. Purchaser s notice The vendor, in its absolute discretion, does not undertake to accept the highest or any offer received. v. Additional information required Within the offer letter, bidders are required to provide the following additional information: (a) Legal advisors: contact details of the solicitors who will be acting in the purchase, if the bid is acceptable. (b) Finance: Details of funding arrangements (clarification and confirmation may be sought in certain circumstances) if appropriate. (c) Authority: confirmation of the bidder s authority to bid, and (where appropriate) confirmation that any offer made has full board approval. (Copies of the relevant minute may be requested). (d) Proposed use / scheme details: Purchasers are requested to provide full details of their proposals (any alternative schemes), where bids are conditional upon planning or where overage is to be payable on an enhanced density. vi. Further information (a) The contract for sale may include a clawback clause in the event that the whole or part of the property be conveyed prior to obtaining an enhanced planning consent, undertaking refurbishment or redevelopment, at a price in excess of the initial consideration within an agreed timescale. (b) Where bids are made on a subject to planning basis, the sale contract will incorporate an obligation on the part of the purchaser to prepare a planning application to be submitted in the joint names of the vendor and purchaser within an agreed timescale and thereafter use all reasonable endeavours to obtain approval of such as scheme. A long stop date will need to be agreed and the purchaser would be required to allow the vendor to monitor the preparation, submission and negotiation of the application. (c) The vendor will require appropriate security over the site and / or an acceptable bank guarantee / bond to secure any overage / deferred payments. (d) All offers must be made on behalf of a named purchaser. We advise that they should be for an uneven figure, in order to avoid identical bids and should be in pounds sterling. (e) No escalating bids will be considered and no offer should be made which is calculable by reference to another offer. (f) Bidders will be notified on receipt of our client s instructions.

7 Charities Act The sale of the property is subject to the provisions of the Charities Act Emma Blackburn, Knight Frank LLP, Granville House, 132 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9AX. Tel: , Fax: , Fixtures and fittings All items usually known as tenant s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together with all items of equipment are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation. Boundaries Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor s agents will be responsible for providing the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Plans, Areas & Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and completed by the vendor s agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Further information Further information on the property is available as follows: Planning Statement on alternative uses and redevelopment, prepared by Stride Treglown Limited Information on services Title information This information is available on request from the agents on CD and can also be downloaded from the internet at the following address: Viewing of the property The property may only be inspected by prior appointment through the sole agents Knight Frank LLP. Should you require any further information / to view the property, please contact: Or Caspar Morley, Knight Frank LLP, 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QD Tel: , Fax: , caspar.morley@knightfrank.com The postal address of the property is: Manor House, Middle Lincombe Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2NG. Important Notice 1. No description or information given by Knight Frank LLP whether or not in these Particulars and whether written or verbal ( information ) about the property or its condition or its value may be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Neither Knight Frank LLP (nor any joint agents) have any authority to make any representations and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the seller. 2. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract, nor shall they merge in any offer or contract which may hereafter be made between the seller and the recipient of the information. 3. The photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas measurements or distances given are approximate only. 4. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer or lessee. 5. Any buyer or lessee must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any information given. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Registered office: 20 Hanover Square, London W1S 1HZ. Photographs date Particulars date December 2004.

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9 NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES

10 NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES printed by white horse press (newbury) limited. t: f:

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