Bourton Hall BOURTON on DUNSMORE | RUGBY | WARWICKSHIRE | CV23 9QZ
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BOURTON HALL BOURTON ON DUNSMORE | RUGBY | WARWICKSHIRE | CV23 9QZ FOR SALE GRADE II LISTED HALL OF 14,632 SQ FT PLUS ANCILLARY OFFICES / BUILDINGS SET IN GROUNDS OF 15.8 ACRES / 6.4HA SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF USES INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION & DEVELOPMENT (STP) BOURTON HALL DESCRIPTION The imposing Grade II listed hall dates back to 1791 and has been used as a single residence but more recently as commercial offices for the current owner. The property sits on the ridge within the Bourton on Dunsmore village with imposing views over Draycote water reservoir and the surrounding villages. The hall itself sits in 15.8 acres or 6.4 hectares, which comprise lawn areas with mature planting, orchards, former kitchen garden and paddocks. In addition to the hall, there is also a substantial stable block that has been converted into self-contained office suites to the north west of the principal building. This additional commercial element is accessed by its own dedicated road and has car parking adjacent to the stables. We are informed that the offices are let on short-term commercial leases, which are excluded from the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. The full tenancy schedule, copy leases and the rent role are available on request. ACCOMMODATION Bourton Hall comprises the main hall with later extensions to the North and West including the Chapel. The hall itself provides 52 rooms spread over three floors with many retaining a number of original features, including Stucco detail to the ceilings, ornate oak staircase and whispering gallery. In addition there are stable buildings and former carriage shed to the North West of the site, both are single storey with the buildings having vaulted ceilings offering additional accommodation. The stables have been converted to offices and the carriage shed is currently being used as the grounds/maintenance shed. AREAS Site area: 15.8 acres 6.4 ha Bourton Hall: 14,632 sq ft (1,360.77 sq m) Stable blocks: 5,500 sq ft (510.9 sq m) Carriage shed: 2,500 sq ft (232.2 sq m) SERVICES It is understood that the property is serviced by mains electricity and mains sewerage. The property has an oil fired central heating system. We are also advised that mains gas is now available in the village. The agents have not tested the services and therefore cannot provide any comment on the services. OPPORTUNITY The land and buildings are available by the way a freehold sale. The hall is offered with vacant possession with the converted office stables being sold subject to the existing tenancies. The total site area is 6.4ha/15.8acres and offers potential for alternative commercial uses or residential conversion and/or development, subject to planning. TITLE The site is being disposed of as a whole and offers are invited on that basis. The site is suitable for a number of alternative uses subject to planning. Floor plans for the buildings are available in addition to a Planning Brief which has been completed by the vendor. Copies are available to interested parties either by hard copy or can be downloaded from the Bourton Hall website: www.bourtonhall.co.uk F. PADDOCK G. FORMER KITCHEN GARDEN AREA D. FORMER STABLES & CARRIAGE STORE B. MAIN CAR PARK & FORMER ORCHARD E. LAND EAST OF THE STABLES C. LAND TO EAST OF STABLES APPROACH A. BOURTON HALL AND ENVIRONS Boundaries are for indicative purposes only “ BOURTON HALL SITS IN 15.8 ACRES, WHICH COMPRISE LAWN AREAS WITH MATURE PLANTING, ORCHARDS, FORMER KITCHEN GARDEN AND PADDOCKS.” PLANNING “THE IMPOSING GRADE II LISTED HALL The site currently has Planning Permission for B1 offices under the use classes order. DATES BACK TO 1791 WITH LATER Interested parties are invited to contact Rugby Building Control in respect of alternative uses. EXTENSIONS INCLUDING THE CHAPEL.” VAT All prices and premiums are quoted exclusive of VAT. LEGAL COSTS Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs in any transaction. VALUE PROTECTION The vendor will require the purchaser to enter into a covenant that if any of the land is sold on to a third party and the site value subsequently increases due to planning gain then the purchaser will pay to the vendor an agreed percentage of any uplift. The overage period will run for 10 years from completion of the sale or completion of the development pursuant to the planning consent that is obtained. The overage will not apply to more than one single respect of the same land. Full details of the overage clause are available upon request. EPC EPC rating to be confirmed. RATABLE VALUE Bourton Hall: £126,000 rv. Please note that as the Hall is a listed building, empty property rates will apply once it has been vacated. Stable office block: £43,150 rv. Interested parties are advised to contact the local rating authority for further information. D A5 M42 21a M6 Toll Leicester BOURTON HALL 21 BOURTON ON DUNSMORE | RUGBY | WARWICKSHIRE A5 M6 M1 A444 M69 TERMS M6 A5 20 Birmingham The vendor is seeking either conditional or unconditional offers for the freehold disposal of the A46 Coventry 2 Birmingham land and buildings, subject to the existing tenancies within the Stable block. It should be noted Airport 1 19 A14 that the Hall is being offered with vacant possession. RUGBY A M42 A46 A45 18 For full details on pricing and information pack containing please contact the sole agents. Coventry M45 17 Airport A423 A426 An Information Pack is being prepared to include the following: Title Documents, Site Plans and Royal Leamington A45 Planning Brief. Please contact the agents or visit the website: www.bourtonhall.co.uk Spa A425 A508 A45 16 M40 Northampton A5 15a A43 15 FURTHER INFORMATION Towcester To view a photo gallery and to download the Development Brief, please visit: BOURTON HALL www.bourtonhall.co.uk CV23 9QZ A45 RUGBY For further information and viewing arrangements, please contact the sole agents: DAVID GROVE / IAN LEATHER A45 A4071 A423 B4455 B4453 A45 STRAIGHT MILE Dunchurch B4453 Thurlaston M45 B4453 Princethorpe MAIN STREET Bourton on Dunsmore Draycote Draycote BIRDINGBURY RD Water A426 B4455 BOURTON LANE [email protected] [email protected] Eathorpe Marton BIRDINGBURY RD Birdingbury DISCLAIMER: Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are give notice that, (i) these particulars are given without responsibility of LSH or the Vendors or Lessors as a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract; (ii) LSH cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimension, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and any prospective purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each of them; (iii) no employee of LSH has any authority to make or give any representation or enter into any contract whatsoever in relation to the property; (iv) VAT may be payable on the purchase price and / or rent, all figures are exclusive of VAT, intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves as to the applicable VAT position, if necessary by taking appropriate professional advice; (v) LSH will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars. 05.16. © 2016 Tom Wells Associates | All rights reserved www.tomwellsassociates.com .