Where is the Former School located?
Shirebrook is in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, approximately 5.6 miles north of Mansfield and 11 miles east of Chesterfield.
The school for sale is located on Langwith Road immediately south of Shirebrook Town Football Club and west of Willow Tree Family Farm. it is superbly positioned for access to amenities. Shirebrook train station is just 0.3 miles to the southeast. Shirebrook Market Place and the town centre with Lidl etc is just a 0.5 mile walk to the west.
What does the Former School comprise?
DRAFT DETAILS A former school last used as an adult education centre on a 1.58 acre site with 56 parking spaces. On a secure fenced and gated site with ample outdoor space. The building is Grade II listed.
How has the Former School been measured?
The accommodation has been measured on a Gross Internal Area (GIA) in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring practice. Areas have been taken from the VOA and should be confirmed.
What has the property been used for?
By way of a consent referenced 14/00014/FUL planning was granted in 2014 for Change of use from D1 Educational to Retail units (including Garden Centre type sales), Cafes, Offices and ancillary storage areas, toilet facilities and Children's Play Barn. A certificate of lawful use may therefore need to be applied for to establish if the existing use remains Educational (F1) or is now Commercial Business and Service (Class E).
Parties are advised The building is Grade II listed. List REF 1054843. Historic England records identify the Shirebrook Lower School and Shirebrook Community Education Centre as a 1924-26 school designed by G.H. Widdows in red brick with plain tile mansard and flat concrete roofs, featuring three parallel ranges linked by covered ways (the north range in a boomerang plan), an assembly hall, and characteristic classroom ranges with timber arcades and clerestory windows.
All parties should confirm the planning position with the relevant Local Authority.
Are there Utilities?
All mains services are connected to site. The agents give no guarantee in respect of connectivity or capacity and interested parties must rely on their own investigations.
What is the Rateable Value?
The property is currently listed as a community centre and premises on VOA.gov.uk.
Rateable Value: £28,250
Estimated Rates Payable: £12,204
How is the property offered?
Freehold
Property for sale freehold with vacant possession. Subject to interest and the proposals received, the vendor may wish to retain ownership of the first 3 bays of accommodation left of the site (approx. 1600 sq ft) and retain a right of way to their retained land to the southeast.
How much is the Price, and is VAT payable on top?
£500,000 Guide price. All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, we are advised the property is registered for VAT which is applicable at the prevailing rate.
What is the EPC rating?
D(81) - Expired. The building is Grade II listed.
What are the viewing arrangements?
Please contact us or visit www.omeeto.co.uk for full details. Physical viewings with proceedable parties can be arranged on request by contacting our commercial property agents. OMEETO do not take any responsibility for any loss or injury caused whilst carrying out a site visit.