Guide Price: £400,000 plus, Larches House, Larches Lane, Preston, Lancashire, 433+46638

Location

The property is located off Larches Avenue, between Thistleton Road and Staining Avenue, in the Ashton-on-Ribble area of Preston, approximately 2.5 miles from the City Centre.

Description

A substantial Grade II Listed former school extending to approximately 1,052 Sq M (11,323 Sq Ft) together with outbuildings extending to approximately 313 Sq M (3,369 Sq Ft) and a detached three bedroom former Caretaker's dwelling. The extensive grounds extend to approximately 2.50 Hectares (6.18 Acres). The buildings and site may be suitable for development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Accommodation

Main Building

Description	Sq M	Sq Ft
Basement	70.00	753
Ground Floor	584.00	6,286
First Floor	398.00	4,284
Total	1,051.60	11,323

Outbuildings

Description	Sq M	Sq Ft
Ancillary Building	63.00	678
Mobile Classroom	110.00	1,184
Garages	140.00	1,507
Total	313.00	3,369

Former Caretaker's House

Ground Floor:	Entrance Hall, Living-Dining Room, 2 Bathrooms
First Floor:	3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, W/C

Outside

The property is set in large grounds with mature trees and extends to approximately 2.50 Hectares (6.18 Acres) in total.

Approx Site Area

Approximately 2.50 Hectares (6.18 Acres).

Planning

The seller has held pre-application discussions with Preston City Council and a proposed scheme for the conversion of the existing building to provide 8 apartments together with the construction of 21 new build dwellings in the grounds was looked upon favourably. We understand the main building is Grade II Listed. Interested parties should consult direct with the Local Planning Authority: Preston City Council, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 2RL. Telephone: 01772 906 912. Email: devcon@preston.gov.uk.

Costs

The purchaser is to make a contribution towards the Council's surveyors and legal fees in the total sum of 3% of the gavel price, subject to a minimum fee of £1,500. (£750 surveyors fees and £750 legal fees).

General

1. Part of the site, shaded blue on the site plan and extending to approximately 1.03 Hectares (2.55 Acres), will be subject to an overage clause. Further details will be provided in the legal pack.

2. The properties have been deleted from the 2017 Rating List and Council Tax List.

3. Please take care when providing your name for insertion in the auction contract - if Joint purchasers, please provide both names. No amendments/additions can be made at a later date.

4. Energy Performance Certificates:
Main Building = F
Ancillary Building = G
Detached House = F
Mobile Classroom = G

5. Please note that the internal photographs depict the property prior to it being vacated.