Where is the Manor House located?
Buxton is a famous spa town in the High Peak Borough of Derbyshire. Buxton is England's highest Market Town and situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, c26 miles southeast of Manchester, 28 miles southwest of Sheffield, and 35 miles northwest of Derby. Buxton remains one of most popular tourist destinations in the High Peak, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year* with an estimated visitor spend of £60 million each year*.
Oaklands Manor is situated 1 mile north of Buxton Town Centre on the A5400 Manchester Road. It is low density mixed use area with nearby uses to include Residential, Holiday and Commercial accommodation.
Buxton is served by a rail line with 24 trains per day between Buxton and Manchester* and journey times of just under an hour. (*Retail Investment Prospectus, Buxton).
Description
Impressive Class E property set in 1.3 acres. Former Specialist Outdoor Pursuits Centre, potentially suitable for conversion to holiday accommodation, residential or commercial STP. Surrounded by The Derbyshire Peak District.
The accommodation provides conferencing and training facilities, a catering kitchen, offices and stores on the ground floor. The first floor provides further offices fitted out for teaching/lecturing with residential dormitory accommodation on the second floor. There is a useable basement currently fitted out with shower facilities & drying room for wet gear.
Externally there is a pleasant patio area, gardens and two large hard-standing areas providing parking for approximately 50 cars plus coach parking. The adjacent c 15.75 acres of woodland and outdoor activity centre could be available by separate negotiation.
How has the accommodation been measured?
The accommodation has been measured on a Gross Internal Area basis (GIA) basis with measurements taken from architect plans.
Floor |
Sq Ft |
Sq M |
Basement - Basement |
1,202 |
111.67 |
Ground Floor - Ground Floor |
4,074 |
378.47 |
1st Floor - 1st Floor |
2,252 |
209.21 |
2nd Floor - 2nd Floor |
2,167 |
201.31 |
Total | 9,695 | 901 |
Planning
We believe the property has previously been used under Class F1 (Learning and non-residential institutions) along with C2 (Residential) of the The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended). We understand there is a permitted change of use to Class F2 (Local community). The property may also be suitable for a broad Class E (Commercial Business and Service) or Class C (Residential uses) STP as required. All parties should confirm the planning position with the relevant Local Authority.
Services
Mains services to include water, gas and three phase electric are connected to the property. Waste is by septic tank.
What is the Ratable Value?
The property is currently listed as a University outdoor leadership centre and premises on VOA.gov.uk.
Rateable Value: £44,500
How is the accommodation offered?
Freehold
Oakland Manor is offered for sale freehold. There will be no tenancies or occupiers but some furniture and chattels could be left on completion.
Price
£850,000 for the Freehold. Please check the VAT status.
VAT
All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, we are advised the property is not registered for VAT.
EPC
D(89)
What are the viewing arrangements?
Please check our website for a virtual tour. 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.