Property description
A rare opportunity to acquire a former Sunday School which was principally erected in 1811 for the education of the children of the labouring poor. Extensively extended in later years the property now occupies a sizeable plot of land and is offered for sale as a vacant building with potential for a variety of alternative uses including residential and commercial, subject to obtaining the necessary approval. Having access to the side offering the potential to create a driveway to provide vehicle access to the rear, the property represents a unique opportunity to acquire a well maintained building with unexplored potential. For Sale by Public Auction on 3rd August 2015 at Macclesfield Football Club, Leek Road, Macclesfield at 7.30 pm
* SOLICITORS
Messrs Hague Lambert
36 Park Green
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7NE
Tel No: 01625 616480
Fao: Mr L. Robinson
THE ACCOMMODATION IS SET OVER THREE FLOORS AND PRESENTLY COMPRISES:
GROUND FLOOR
* ENTRANCE PORCH
With double doors to front aspect with glazed panel over, Minton tiled floor, wall mounted meters.
Double doors with glazed panel over leading to:
* ENTRANCE HALL: 8.97m x 2.07m (29' 5" x 6' 10")
Having two ceiling light points, fitted coathooks, feature Minton tiled floor, antique radiator, staircase leading to first floor.
* OFFICE: 2.49m x 4.27m (8' 2" x 14')
Having window to front aspect, centre light point, fitted coathooks, antique radiator, centre light point, feature cast iron fireplace in carved painted timber surround, floor safe with matching base double cupboard having pitch pine lifting lid desk over.
* GENTLEMANS TOILET
Corridor housing ceiling light point with roof light, open to:
* WASH AREA: 5.85m x 1.84m (19' 2" x 6')
comprising two wash hand basins, three high level urinals, door to enclosed yard area, concrete floor.
Measurement incorporates two toilet cubicles housing two low level W.C.,s, window to rear aspect, concrete floor.
* KITCHEN: 2.78m x 3.63m (9' 1" x 11' 11")
Range of units comprising base cupboards and drawers having double drainer stainless steel sink unit over, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted electric water heater, gas cooker point, wall cupboards, window to rear aspect, cushion flooring.
* MAIN SCHOOL ROOM: 12.16m x 8.92m (39' 11" x 29' 3")
Having five windows to front aspect, fitted coats to part, three windows to rear aspect, window to side aspect, double doors to side aspect, galleried to first floor, Stained timber floorboards, power points.
The measurement incorporates a timber framed stage with inset lighting
* UNDERSTAIRS STORE OFF
Having window to front aspect, power points.
NOTE
Located under the main school room is a small cellar area accessed via a trap door.
* REAR HALL
Having external door to side aspect, quarry tiled floor.
* SCHOOL ROOM: 5.76m x 4.71m (18' 11" x 15' 5")
Two windows to rear aspect, two ceiling light points, feature fireplace incorporating wall mounted gas fire, two antique radiators, Pitch Pine Herringbone wood block flooring, power points.
* INNER HALL
Being open plan to main entrance hall having stone staircase leading to first floor, antique radiator, window to side aspect, door to basement, Minton tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
* LANDING
Window to rear aspect, concrete floor, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, centre light point, window to office.
* LADIES TOILET: 4.21m x 1.84m (13' 10" x 6')
(maximum measurement) measurement incorporates wash room, having three wash hand basins, tiled splashbacks, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, two ceiling light points, concrete floor.
Measurement incorporates two toilet cubicles housing two low level W.C.,s.
* GALLERY: 14.57m x 8.94m (47' 10" x 29' 4")
(maximum measurement) Having open central gallery area incorporating protruding pulpit with Pitch Pine surround, six windows to front aspect, two windows to side aspect, feature stained glass leaded light window to side aspect, roof light, exposed ceiling beams and timber, ten ceiling light points, power points.
Open plan to;
* RAISED GALLERY: 6.99m x 2.59m (22' 11" x 8' 6")
Having window to side aspect, double door to landing, ceiling light point, timber floor.
* STORE ROOM: 4.45m x 2.4m (14' 7" x 7' 10")
Having window to rear aspect, ceiling light, loft access, pine boarded walls to raised Gallery and Vestry, timber flooring.
* VESTRY: 2.4m x 2.59m (7' 10" x 8' 6")
Having window to rear aspect, pine boarded walls to raised Gallery and Store room.
* REAR STORE: 8.94m x 2.97m (29' 4" x 9' 9")
Having window to front aspect, window to side aspect, window overlooking corridor leading to Ladies toilet, two ceiling light points, loft access, pine boarded walls to Gallery Area.
BASEMENT
Stone and brick stepped internal access leading from the inner hall to the:
* REAR HALL
Having external door leading to rear garden, wall light point, window to rear aspect.
* INNER HALL: 2.59m x 1.2m (8' 6" x 3' 11")
Having window to rear aspect, concrete floor.
Measurement incorporates store with fixed shelving wall light point, concrete floor.
* BASEMENT STOREROOM : 6.51m x 3.41m (21' 4" x 11' 2")
Having window to rear aspect, white glazed sink on white glazed brick supports with original wooden drainer, centre light point, concrete floor.
Note: Areas adjacent to this basement store, a further basement store with limited head height.
* BOILER ROOM: 3.41m x 4.6m (11' 2" x 15' 1")
Having window to rear aspect, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, stone flagged floor, gas fired central heating boiler, former door to side (bricked).
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is an enclosed forecourt with wrought iron railings surround.
Gated access from the side giving potential to create access to the rear and possible off road parking, subject to approval.
Located to the rear of the building is a former garden with stone walled surround. Adjacent to this garden is a further parcel of land which is in ownership of the property and can be clearly identified by the posts in situ and on the enclosed plan.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating
TENURE
We understand the property to be Freehold
EPC RATING E
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Whittaker & Biggs
AUCTION STIPULATIONS
1. Sales Particulars & Plans - These sales particulars and any accompanying plans are produced in good faith as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a Contract and no person in the employment of Whittaker & Biggs has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The photographs used on these sales particulars and in window displays, may be taken with a non-standard lens. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
2. Equipment, Fittings & Services - The Agent has not tested any equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose.
3. Rights, Outgoings, Easements & Wayleaves - The property will be sold and conveyed subject to all rights, outgoings, easements & wayleaves (whether public or private).
4. Boundaries etc. - The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have knowledge of fences, water supplies, and rights affecting the same and of the boundaries thereof.
5. Town & Country Planning - The property is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, S.S.S.I, or other notices which may be or may come into force. It is also sold subject to any statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify the same.
6. Order of Sale - The vendors reserve the right to sell the property as a whole, or in lots and to sell any lot or part of any lot before the auction; to alter the order of sale, to amalgamate lots or to withdraw the whole or any lot or any part thereof.
7. Conditions of Sale - The property will, unless previously sold or withdrawn, be offered for sale subject to the Special and General Conditions of Sale and Contract, which have been settled by the vendors solicitors. These conditions, together with any plan of the property, may be inspected at the offices of the auctioneers or the solicitors prior to the auction and will also be available before the auction but will not be read out at the auction. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have notice of such conditions and of all the terms thereof, and shall be deemed to bid on these terms whether they shall have inspected the conditions or not. The property may be sold subject to a reserve price(s).
8. Deposit & Contract - Immediately at the fall of the hammer, the purchaser(s) will be required to sign the contract and pay a 10% deposit.
9. Money Laundering - Intending purchasers need to be aware that two items of proof of identity will be required at the signing of a Contract, in accordance with current money laundering regulations.
Property Features :
- Former Sunday school situated on the outskirts of Macclesfield
- Set in a sizeable plot of land
- Offering potential for a variety of alternative use subject to obtaining the necessary approval
- For sale by Public Auction on Monday 3rd August at Macclesfield Football Club
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