Former Library & Pre School, Tower Buildings, Wade House Road, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7PB

freehold vacant former library and pre-school with potential for development subject to the necessary consents

Location

The property fronts Wade House Road (A6036) at its intersection with The Grove. The property lies within a mixed use location approximately 3 miles north east of Halifax town centre and 4 miles south west of Bradford city centre.

Description

The property is of stone construction with slate roofs and comprises a former library and together with a hall at first floor level previously utilised as a pre-school. There is additional accommodation at second floor level, however access is not currently available. Further accommodation is also provided at basement level.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:  Library  66.07 sq m   (711 sq ft) 
First Floor:    64.21 sq m   (691 sq ft) 
  Kitchen  3.51 sq m   (38 sq ft) 
Second Floor:  Access Not Available 
Basement:  Not Measured  
 

Site Area

Approximately 0.06 Hectares (0.14 Acres).

Costs

The purchaser will, on completion of the purchase, in addition to the purchase price, pay the Council's surveyors and legal fees, such costs being 3.5% of the gavel price subject to a minimum of £1,750.

Tenure

Freehold.

Planning

The property is allocated as primarily residential under the Unitary Development Plan Interested parties should consult direct with the Local Planning Office. Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, Northgate House, Market Street, Halifax, HX1 1UN. Tel: 01422 392229.

General

1. We are advised that an adjacent occupier has claimed rights of way to the side and rear of the property. Purchasers should satisfy themselves whether or not any claims in respect of rights of way are valid. Copies of relevant correspondence are contained within the legal pack.
2. Please note you are able to submit a telephone or proxy bid on this lot.

Solicitors

Ramsdens Rice Jones, 6&8 Harrison Road, Halifax, HX1 2AQ.
Tel: 01422 410571. Fax: 01422 330184. E-mail: David.Hofton@ramsdens.co.uk.
Contact: Mr David Hofton.

Addendum

The property is sold subject to the residue of an annual tenancy in favour of Jack Bentley in respect of the car park area at the rear of the property. Notice has been accepted by the Seller from Jack Bentley terminating the agreement and expiring on the 7th May 2010.