FORMER HOSPITAL FOR CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT 0.60 Acres (0.242 Hectares) FREEHOLD FORMER HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, 41 CHURCH ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN1 1JU PROPERTY CONSULTANTS ESTATE AGENTS VALUERS
LOCATION: The former Homeopathic Hospital is situated on the southern side of Church Road between the A26 London Road and Mount Pleasant Road. It is within walking distance of the historic town centre and Tunbridge Wells mainline railway station (London Bridge 46 minutes). DESCRIPTION: The former hospital is set back to the south of Church Road in an elevated position overlooking the substantial houses to the west and on to the Common. The building is constructed with basement, ground, first and second floors and is roughly T-shaped comprising a mix of neo classical and neo gothic styles. The building was purchased in 1902 for use as the Town's homeopathic hospital. A new wing was added in 1921 and further extensions added in 1930. The total site comprises approximately 0.60 acre (0.242 ha) including access, drive and parking to the front. There is a large garden with separate rear access over a private road to Rosehill Walk at the rear. At a lower level to the west, facing the Common and fronting the Inner London Road, is an area of garden which formerly contained a dwelling demolished in 1932. This is known as No: 64 Inner London Road Site Area.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT ACCOMMODATION: Note: All measurements are gross internal and approximate: Sqft Sqm Basement: 1,367 127.0 Ground Floor: 5,103 474.1 First Floor: 5,070 471.0 Second Floor: 4,241 394.0 Total: 15,781 1,466.1 Total site area: 0.60 acre (0.242 ha) including the No: 64 Inner London Road Site Area 0.082 acres/0.033 sqm. SERVICES: It is understood that the existing property benefits from mains electricity, gas, water and drainage, however prospective bidders should make their own enquiries to verify this and of the service capacity of the site.
BUSINESS RATES: Description: Hospital and Premises Rateable Value: 37,250 UBR: 47.9p in Rates Payable: 17,843 Please note that interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Rates Department to check that the figure above is correct. BASIS OF THE PROPOSED SALE AND PLANNING: The Vendors are seeking offers for the whole site subject only to the outline planning application (to be submitted), for the conversion of the building into 12 self contained apartments (four on each floor). There is, at a at a lower level to the west facing the Common and fronting the Inner London Road, No: 64, an area of garden which formerly contained a dwelling which was demolished in 1932. This is regarded as an area for potential residential infill but the proposed application will not propose any new build as this will be for the purchaser to consider. Offers are to be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 22 nd June 2017. PLANNING & BUILDING REGULATIONS: The former hospital is not Listed but is situated in a Conservation Area. Following extensive Pre-Application discussions, a Planning Application will be submitted to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on 31 st May for the conversion of the building into twelve apartments (four per floor). A summary of the proposed accommodation and parking is set out below. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy themselves that their intended use of the property complies with the relevant planning permission and building regulations in force at the time of the purchase. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION: A summary of the proposed accommodation and parking is as follows: Apartments Beds Footprint GIA sq ft approx Footprint GIA sq m approx. Parking GF: Flat 1 2 1,161 107.9 1 GF: Flat 2 2 891 82.8 1 GF: Flat 3 2 1,023 95.0 1 GF: Flat 4 2 1,152 107.0 1 FF: Flat 5 2 1,405 130.5 1 FF: Flat 6 2 777 72.2 1 FF: Flat 7 2 981 91.1 1 FF: Flat 8 2 1,155 107.3 1 SF: Flat 9 2 972 90.3 1 SF: Flat 10 2 757 70.3 1 SF: Flat 11 2 935 86.9 1 SF: Flat 12 2 877 81.5 1 Total Apartments 12 12,086 1,123.0 12
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC): AWAITED FROM CLIENT The full EPC for this property can be found via the following webpage: Awaited TERMS: The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty on a freehold basis with vacant possession. Offers are to be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 22 nd June 2017. GUIDE PRICE: Upon application. VAT: VAT is not payable in addition. CLAWBACK AND OVERAGE PROVISIONS: Buyers should be mindful of the requirement of the Vendor to achieve 'best value' in the sale of the land. The applicants offer should provide for a clawback provision if an enhanced planning permission is obtained for either or both the former hospital and No: 64 Inner London Road or if the property or site is resold, other than as the sale of individual apartment units, within a 20 year period. Proposals for an overage payment will be sought from the prospective bidders. LEGAL COSTS: Each party to be responsible for their own legal and other costs associated with the transaction. VIEWING: Part of the site can be viewed from the public highway, however this is an operational site and all on site viewings are strictly by prior appointment with Harrisons. Mr Jeremy Wilton 01634 265900 jwilton@harrisons.property Ref: 26/05/17 / SP / 2456
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FLOOR PLAN: INDICATIVE PROPOSALS Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor IMPORTANT NOTICE Harrisons for themselves and for vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: 1 These particulars are prepared only for the guidance of prospective purchasers/lessees, as is any further information made available upon request. They are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All prospective purchasers/lessees must accordingly satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of all such information. 2 Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor that any services or installations have been tested and are in good working order. We recommend that prospective purchasers/lessees arrange appropriate tests prior to entering into any commitment. 3 Any photographs appearing in these particulars show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when they were taken. The property may have since changed and it should not be assumed that it remains precisely as it appears in the photographs. Furthermore, no assumptions should be made in respect of any part of the property not shown in the photographs. 4 Any areas, measurements or distances referred to herein are approximate and are provided only for general guidance. 5 The purchaser/lessee will have been deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied themselves with regard to all conditions and circumstances relating to the property and its sale/letting and therefore any error, misstatement, fault or defect in the particulars, plans or further information will not annul the sale. 6 No person in the employment of Harrisons has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. 7 All rents, prices and charges quoted in these particulars may be subject to VAT and all purchasers/lessees must satisfy themselves from their own independent enquiries whether VAT is payable.