Where is the Conversion located?
Belper is a popular market town in the Amber Valley district, located approximately 7 miles north of Derby.
The site is situated on the main A6 and A609 island as you enter Belper Town Centre and occupies a prominent position facing Morrisons, Aldi and B&M Stores. It is a mixed use location with a scheme of modern apartments to the south and offices to the north.
Description
An exciting opportunity for the development and conversion of Grade II listed properties in a landmark, gateway site.
The buildings are believed to have been constructed between 1802 and 1834 as a warehouse and stables. The main warehouse is rectangular with accommodation over three floors either side of a central lobby area. It is understood that c1930-1970 the building was stripped back to stone shell and the eastern section converted to offices and a canteen. Within the western half, part of the internal floors were removed and a steel frame installed to support oil manufacturing. All windows in the western section were removed and replaced with dummy painted timber panels. The detached stable block is two storey and benefits from an extended frontage onto the A6.
The site was last occupied by Silkolene and has been vacant for a considerable number of years. As a result of systematic breakin's and theft the buildings have fallen into a state of disrepair and are uninhabitable without major work.
How has the accommodation been measured?
The built accommodation Gross Internal Areas (GIAs) areas have been provided from architect plans and should be confirmed. Interested parties are advised the first and second floors of the main warehouse west wing have been removed. The site has been measured using OS mapping.
Floor |
Feet |
Metres |
GF Main wrehouse |
4,779 |
1,456.64 |
FF Main warehouse |
2,799 |
853.14 |
SF Main warehouse |
2,799 |
853.14 |
GF Stable block |
1,367 |
416.66 |
FF Stable block |
1,356 |
548.77 |
Total | 13,100 | 4,128 |
Planning
The Grade II listed site is located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and Belper conservation area.
It is allocated as a mixed use development area and a scheme has recently been proposed reflecting the conversion of the main building into 6 x one bedroomed and 16 x two bedroomed apartments. It is proposed the stable block be converted into 2 x two bed apartments and 2x ground floor commercial units. Offers on a subject to planning basis are invited. Interested parties are advised there is an undetermined application referenced AVA/2019/0745.
How is the accommodation offered?
Freehold
Offers are invited by Informal Tender for the freehold with vacant possession.
Bids should be submitted no later than 12 noon 16th February and should contain;
the purchasers details,
solicitor details,
offer level (price in words),
confirmation of funding status,
any conditions,
advice on timing for exchange and completion,
confirmation that the existing planning application and available technical information has been considered.
Please be aware that the Vendor is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer submitted.
Price
£650,000 for the Freehold. Please check the VAT status.
VAT
All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, we are advised the property is registered for VAT.
EPC
The property is not habitable without major work and is being sold for restoration and conversion.
What are the viewing arrangements?
Unaccompanied site inspections of the external areas are possible.
Info Pack
Some technical information is available from the agent. This includes structural survey reports from 2011 and a Geotechnical Report from 2012.