Property description
Description
An opportunity has arisen to purchase the Victorian railway station of Mayfield . Constructed around 1880 Station House comprises the former Station Masters House, ticket office and other rooms totaling over 2000ft². The property requires total renovation and could be reconfigured or extended, subject to the necessary planning consents. The popular High Street is within walking distance and has a range of shops and local amenities. There is a well regarded primary school and Mayfield school which is a leading Catholic day/boarding school.
- Renovation Project
- Central Location
- Significant Historic Building
- Potential for Division/Extension
- Partially Unconverted
- Grounds Approx. 0.3 Acres
A rare opportunity to purchase the former Mayfield Railway Station comprising Station Masters house, ticket office and other rooms. The Victorian building is of architectural significance with many original features remaining including stained glass and the only station along the Cuckoo Line to retain its entrance porch in near original condition. Station House will require substantial renovation to return the building to its former splendor and will create a unique substantial family home. Alternatively there is potential (subject to the necessary planning consents) to divide and extend the building to building to create 2 or 3 residential dwellings. The property is accessed over Station Approach, a private road which leads to Station House and Mayfield Close. Station House comprises 3 reception rooms, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and en suite. The ticket office and associated rooms remain unconverted.
Gardens & Grounds
The grounds extend to approximately 0.3 acres. They are well stocked with an array of mature plants and shrubs and require clearance in places.
Method of Sale
The property is to be sold by contractual tender and all offers should be made on the tender forms prepared by the Vendors Solicitors and supplied by the selling agents. Completed forms will be required to be returned to Lambert & Foster, The Estate Office, High Street, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6AE no later than noon on 30th September 2015. No offers will be opened prior to the closing date and all offers must be accompanied by a Bankers Draft or Building Society cheque made payable to Lambert & Foster representing 10% of the price tendered. All offers will remain open for the acceptance by the vendor until noon on Tuesday 6th October 2015.
Copies of the legal tender pack are available on request.
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains Gas, Mains Electricity, Mains Drainage, Mains Water
Local authority: Wealden Distrcit Council
EPC: G
Property Features :
- Renovation/Refurbishment
- Unique Opportunity
- Victorian Station House & Ticket Office
- Mature Gardens
- Period Features