The Earnley Concourse Earnley, Chichester, PO20 7JL

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY (STP) The Earnley Concourse Earnley, Chichester, PO20 7JL

Freehold – Offers Invited

Rare freehold opportunity 15.7 acres with in excess of 50,000 sq ft of building footprint 75 bedrooms within 5 separate buildings Extensive facilities including two swimming pools, gymnasium, conference rooms, class rooms, commercial kitchens and bar 800m from the seafront Development potential for a variety of uses (subject to planning) Variety of commercial uses also possible (subject to planning consents) Executive Summary • The Witterings is an area which is internationally recognised for its wildlife, birds and unique beauty and West Wittering is designated an area of natural beauty. The property is uniquely positioned in the affluent village of Earnley, within close proximity and accessibility to the coast which is within 800m of the site. • This is an unusual estate combining a historic Grade II Listed brick building known as Earnley Place, a single storey pavilion building known as The Ranch House, a further single storey building named Gate House, with garage adjacent, a residential house called Elm Lodge and finally the Earnley Concourse itself. • The grounds are extensive measuring approximately 15.7 acres (8.5 acres with an additional agricultural field of 7.2 acres), with a total building footprint of circa 50,600 sq ft. • The buildings are currently vacant however provide strong real estate plays - refurbishment/ redevelopment of various components and additional planning potential. Location Earnley is a civil and ecclesiastical parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex. It is located four miles (6.4 km) south-west of Chichester, and lies adjacent to the Witterings on the south coast. The parish includes the settlement of Almodington. The subject property is located on the corner of Clappers Lane (Adopted) and Drove Lane (Private) which gives direct access to the seafront.

The Property Planning The site mainly comprises a former education centre, The site currently holds C2 use consent. Elm Lodge named Earnley Concourse and although the centre currently holds C3 residential consent. has now closed, it is understood the former use was Earnley Place is Grade II Listed. The remaining Class C2. There is also a former residential property buildings on site are not listed. There are however within the site, named Earnley Place which is Grade also two other Listed Buildings adjacent to the site II Listed. In addition to these main two elements there – the telephone kiosk on Clappers Lane, and the are a number of additional outbuildings including Parish Church. Any future development at the site Ranch House and Gate House. Finally there is a will need to take into account these structures and separate residential dwelling named Elm Lodge their settings. which is also included in the overall demise. In addition, the site is partially located within the The constituent parts of the estate are therefore Earnley Conservation Area, which covers Earnley outlined below, including their approximate gross Place and some of the surrounding open space internal areas: in the north of the site. It also covers a few of the buildings in the north of the education centre. a) Elm Lodge (4 Bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, WC Any trees within the conservation area are afforded and bathroom) – 1,827 sq ft protection by this designation. b) Gate House and Garage (7 bedrooms) – Within the townscape assessment for the 2,351 sq ft Conservation Area, an additional building within c) The Ranch House (1 bedroom, lounge, swimming the education centre was denoted as ‘positive’, pool, sauna) – 2,146 sq ft and three groups of trees within the site were also identified as significant tree groups. Although these d) Earnley Place (5 en-suite bedrooms, lounge, are not formal heritage designations, any removal or dining room/classroom, bathroom and redundant demolition of these elements will require justification. flat) – 4,841 sq ft There is a small area at risk of flooding (Flood Risk e) Earnley Concourse (58 bedrooms, swimming 3) along the western boundary of the site associated pool, conference room, gymnasium, classrooms, with a watercourse in this location. There are no bar, commercial kitchen, dining room) – other areas of flood risk across the site. 39,433 sq ft There are no local, national or international f) Grounds and car parks etc nature designations covering the site. It is located approximately 4km from the Chichester and In addition to the above there is a separate field Langstone Harbour Special Protection Area (SPA) measuring 7.2 acres. and 3.5km from the Pagham Harbour SPA and We have indicated the various components adjacent: Ramsar site. Earnley does not have a settlement boundary, and Rating therefore, in planning policy terms, is designated as The property is Listed in the 2017 Rating List with a countryside. Additionally, Chichester District Council rateable value of £182,000. The National Multiplier (CDC) has categorised Earnley as rural under in England for 2019 / 2020 is 0.504 and therefore Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985. rates payable equate to approximately £87,178. We believe the site offers potential for a variety of The council tax band for Elm Lodge is ‘F’. uses within C1 (Hotel), C2 (Residential Institutions) The council tax charge therefore for 2019/20 tax and C3 (Residential), subject to planning. year is £1,998.49 More details regarding the above will be provided upon request. All other enquiries regarding planning Services please contact CDC on 01243 785166. The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity. Photo taken in 2017 Lotting Colour Key Indicator Lot Total Approximate Acreage We have included overleaf a Promap where we have outlined in three parts (blue, green and red), Lot 1 – Earnley Place our understanding of the areas to be sold. Clearly these boundaries are subject to change/negotiation. Blue The Ranch House 4.943 acres Gate House and Garage Tenure and Price Freehold. Conditional and unconditional offers are Green Lot 2 – Elm Lodge 0.127 acres invited for the whole site or for the individual lots as described and indicated above. The site will be Red Lot 3 – Earnley Concourse 3.436 acres sold with vacant possession. Lot 4 – Additional field* 7.2 acres Energy Performance Certificate The various components have been awarded the *Not indicated on plan following EPC Ratings:- Elm Lodge - D54 Gatehouse - C64 Garage and Workshop - E104 Ranch House - E115 Earnley Place - Grade II Listed not required Garden Room - D94 Earnley Concourse - D79

The EPC’s will be provided upon request. Photo taken in 2017 Photo taken in 2017

Photo taken in 2017 Photo taken in 2017

Photo taken in 2017

Contact Important notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, Savills Southampton either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility 2 Charlotte Place, for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any Southampton, SO14 0TB offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and 023 8071 3900 are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, Adam Bullas – [email protected] building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Poppy Hood - [email protected]