ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY MANSION WITH ALTERNATIVE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Alston Hall, , Preston, , PR3 3BP

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KEY BENEFITS DESCRIPTION ■ Opportunity to Purchase Former Residential Educational Alston Hall is a 19th century three storey Gothic style country teaching space on the upper floor and a traditional brick two and Events Centre with Bar Restaurant and 35 ensuite mansion of period stone construction under a multi pitched storey converted stable block arranged as classrooms and bedrooms slate roof. The main building has retained much of its original 3 ensuite bedrooms. stone work, sandstone clad window surrounds and traditional Externally, the property benefits from a feature walled ■ Period 19th Century Country Mansion situated within a features. The hall is set amongst 9.6 acres (3.9ha) of mature garden with pond and a flat tarmaccadam car park forming Secluded Position in the heart of the gardens and woodland and benefits from a secluded rural approximately 50 spaces to the north-west of the site. To the position with extensive rural views over the River Ribble. ■ Extensive 9 acre (3.9 ha) site front of the main building is a landscaped lawn with stone Internally, the accommodation is arranged over ground, full steps and croquet pitch. Topography to the south west of the ■ Range of Potential Alternative Uses and Development head height basement and two upper floors. The property main building is undulating woodland, nature walk and a Opportunity (STP) provides 35 ensuite bedrooms, conference rooms, residents stream. bar, restaurant, commercial kitchen, chapel, orangery style Prior to closure in December 2015, Lancashire Adult Learning conservatory, reception hall with feature staircase and and Lancashire County Council operated the property as an extensive landing with stained glass light well and chandelier. adult residential training and events centre. In addition the Located adjacent to the side entrance are two separate hall was licensed to hold weddings for up to 100 people. outbuildings. A two storey detached garage block with

ALSTON HALL, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BP LOCATION TENURE BASIS OF SALE Located to the east of the M6, the property lies in the The Freehold title is held by Lancashire County Council. Offers are invited on an informal tender basis for the picturesque Ribble Valley approximately 7 miles to the Freehold interest of the site on a conditional and north east of Preston and 13 miles to the north of unconditional basis. Deadline for bids is to be advised by road. The property benefits from easy access to separately. All offers will be subject to contract. Junction 31a of the M6 which is circa 4 miles away via PLANNING Preston Road (B6243). The property was previously utilised as a residential educational facility and conference centre. The property is accessed from a private tree lined drive VIEWINGS AND leading from Alston Lane to the south of the village of Planning use is governed by Ribble Valley Borough Council . Adjacent to the eastern boundary is an astrological and all interested parties are advised to make their own FURTHER INFORMATION observatory operated by the University of . planning investigations. Please contact the agent for further information and to Preston can be reached by car in 22 minutes and benefits According to the RVBC’s Planning Department the property arrange a viewing. from a main line train station providing frequent direct links has not allocated for any specific use. between London Euston and Glasgow Central.

Click here for FLOOR AREAS Google map RATEABLE VALUE We outline the following floor areas which have been We understand the premises on site have been removed calculated on a gross internal area (GIA) basis. from the rating list. Rating enquiries should be directed to the PROPERTY Valuation Office. SQ M SQ FT ACCOMMODATION MAIN HOUSE GROUND FLOOR 804.68 8,661 FIRST FLOOR 541.27 5,826 SECOND FLOOR 368.49 3,966 THIRD FLOOR 26.80 288 BASEMENT 144.52 1,555 MAIN HOUSE TOTAL 1,885.76 20,296

GARDEN BLOCK GROUND FLOOR 128.35 1,381 FIRST FLOOR 104.95 1,129 MAIN HOUSE TOTAL 233.30 2,510

STABLE BLOCK GROUND FLOOR 143.71 1,546 FIRST FLOOR 132.23 1,423 STABLE BLOCK TOTAL 275.94 2,969

TOTAL 2,395 25,775

ALSTON HALL, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BP ALSTON HALL, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BP ALSTON HALL, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BP CONTACTS For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact: Indicative only and should not be relied upon Nick Huddleston Scott Hall Senior Surveyor Graduate Surveyor National Specialist Markets National Land and Development t: 0161 233 5672 t: 0161 233 5429 m: 07791 251745 m: 07920 565 973 e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

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