Prime development opportunity located in Great Malvern. Detached Victorian property, formerly used as a school boarding house.

Description

The site totals 0.54 acres (0.23 hectares) upon which a substantial Victorian properties sits, lending itself to a number of re-development options, subject to planning. The property dates from c. 1847, presumably starting as a single dwelling, and has been used continuously as school boarding houses since 1930 when the current vendor acquired the property. Approximately 4,946 sq ft of total floorspace is provided. We understand from online enquiries the use class of Ryall house falls under C3 Residential.

Ryall House comprises a 19th century Victorian property, originally built in circa 1847. The property is typical Victorian construction, with red bricks, sash windows, and large chimneys. Arranged over basement first, and second floors under a mainly pitched slate roof. There is a section of flat roof at the rear of the property.

Formerly, the property operated as school boarding accommodation providing nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, common room, study, office, sitting room and kitchen. In addition, there is an internally accessed self contained one bedroom flat on the first floor. The property has two internal staircases accessing, with one staircase to the cellar. The property is currently connected to The Mount by a single storey passageway that has corrugated metal sheet walls and roof.

The property has mature gardens to the front and rear of the property, with the rear garden being terraced flat at a slightly higher level than the remaining gardens. There is ground floor access around the whole of the property. The gardens are the rear are connected to those of the Mount, the front of the properties are separated by mature shrubs and trees. There is on site parking at the front of the property on a tarmacked driveway. The plant room for the property is situated in the basement.

Location

The property is centrally located in Great Malvern, a historic Worcestershire spa town. Within close walking distance to the subject site there are a comprehensive range of amenities including Waitrose, a number of independent retailers, theatre, library, the Splash leisure complex, and Manor Park tennis club. There are a range of further amenities available in the wider town to cater for most needs.
Malvern offers schooling from both private and state sectors including; Malvern St James (ISI Excellent), Malvern College (ISI Excellent) and The Chase (OFSTEAD Good). There is also a range of primary schools in the area.
Great Malvern railway station is located approximately 500m to the south east of the site, and provides regular direct intercity and commuter rail services to London Paddington, Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Worcester, as well as other destinations.
The site is situated within the Great Malvern Conservation Area, designated in recognition of the special architectural and historic interest of the area.

Square Footage: 4,946 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Offers: Offers are invited by 12 noon on Thursday the 19th of October 2023 for the freehold interest in the whole or the separate designated lots. The vendors preference is for an unconditional sale, however consideration will be given to alternate proposals if necessary. Offers are to be submitted for the attention of Tom Walker MRICS, at Savills, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA. Please provide the following information with your offer: Solicitor Details, Proof of Funds, Timescales for Completion, Conditions (if any). Please note the vendor reserves the right to not accept the highest, or indeed any offer received.

VAT: VAT is not payable on the purchase price

Viewing: Access is by appointment only and to be arranged through Savills

Commercial EPC Rating: C

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