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KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES FREEHOLD DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE, CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK THIS IS AN EXCITING KEY POINTS OPPORTUNITY TO Rare freehold development opportunity of a PURCHASE A SIGNIFICANT large prominent site in a unique location; Redevelopment potential for a range of DEVELOPMENT IN A HIGHLY alternative uses, subject to obtaining SOUGHT AFTER AND UNIQUE planning permission; LOCATION. 1960’s building comprising approximately 60,000 sq ft of existing student accommodation now surplus to requirements; Parkside location near riverside and Kingston-upon-Thames town centre. KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE, CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a significant development opportunity in a highly sought after and unique location within Hampton Wick. The site’s position adjacent to Bushy Park, the River Thames and proximity to Kingston town centre creates an unparalleled location. PLANNING & REDEVELOPMENT The site lies within the jurisdiction of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The property is not listed but lies within the Hampton Wick Conservation Area and a designated Area of Mixed Use. The site offers an opportunity to convert or completely redevelop the existing building for a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. A detailed planning summary can be accessed via the data room. STRAWBERRY HILL Richmond Park Fulwell Golf Club KINGSTON HIGH FULLWELL Teddington STREET IS A SHORT Hampton Hill WALK ACROSS THE TEDDINGTON KINGSTON BRIDGE FROM THE BRIDGE Bushy Park HOUSE SITE PROVIDING A Hampton Wick H AM Norbiton RANGE OF AMENITIES, PT O N CO U R T R RETAIL SPACE AND D . Hampton Court TRANSPORT OPTIONS Palace HAMPTON COURT Kingston University East Molsey BERRYLANDS Home Park SURBITON SURBITON SITUATION The site is located in Hampton Wick, a predominantly residential area in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in Greater London, approximately 11.5 miles from Central London. The site is situated at the southern end of Hampton Wick High Street and on the west side of Kingston Bridge from Kingston-upon-Thames town centre. Kingston High Street is a short walk across the bridge from the Site providing a range of amenities, retail space and transport options. Bushy Park lies immediately to the south and west of the site. KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE, CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK Borehamwood M25 Watford Enfield High M1 M11 Billeric Wycombe Brentwood KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE, CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK J28 M40 Harrow Brent J29 Ba J16 Cross LOCATIONRomford CONNECTIONS Uxbridge Wembley Maidenhead Slough Hampton WickM25 is an attractive Thames-side Road: The site is accessed from Church A404(M) LONDONONNDONDONDON London J15 City area, with a village aesthetic located in the Grove which provides direct access to the M4 Fulham Windsor Clapham London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, M3 westbound and the A3 southbound. ADING M4 Heathrow Richmond bufferedDartfor byd the Royal Bushy Park to the west, The A310 passes through the heart of the A329(M) Hampton CourtJ2 Park to the south and the River district forming Hampton Wick High Street KINGSTON J12 Bromley ThamesSwanl toey the east. The area boasts unique and provides further connections to nearby M3 UPON THAMES J3 Roc Walton-on-Thames Croydon riverside views from Kingston Bridge, Kingston Teddington and Twickenham. Barge Walk and the numerous riverside cafes Sutton M25 M20 M25 Epsom thatShor lineeham this quieter endSno ofd the Thames. Bus: There are bus stops located Woking J10 immediately in front of the property and J9 M26 M Famborough AcrossJ5 the bridge is Kingston-upon-Thames, a outside Hampton Wick Station providing M3 Sevenoaks M25 former ancient market townM and now a thriving services towards Teddington and Surbiton. J8 J7 J6 Aldershot GUILDFORD Reigate town centre providing a large choice of retail Dorking amenities with a range of both High Street Train: The site is located a short walk from and independent boutiques. In addition the Hampton Wick Station. The station and Godalming M23 Horley riversideRoya providesl a lively frontage of bars and all trains serving it are operated by South Tunbridge Alton Witley Gatwick restaurants and treelined walks. Western Railway and provides direct access Cranleigh Wells to central London with a journey time of 35 Crawley North East Grinstead Bushy Park is famously home to Hampton minutes to London Waterloo via Wimbledon Court Palace, a royal palace built in 16th and Richmond. century for King Henry VIII and now open to the public, Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club, and Air: London Heathrow Airport is located The Royal Paddocks Allotments, established by approximately 6.5 miles to the north-west King George V in 1921, are also located nearby. and can be accessed direct via the local bus network or by car in approximately 30 minutes. Heathrow is the busiest airport in the UK with 76 million passengers THE RIVERSIDE passing through annually, travelling to 194 PROVIDES A LIVELY destinations across 81 different airlines. FRONTAGE OF BARS Drive and Train Timetables: AND RESTAURANTS Destination Drive Time AND TREELINED M3 J1 15 Mins A3 15 Mins WALKS M25 35 Mins Heathrow 30 Mins Central London 35 Mins KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE, CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK DESCRIPTION The property comprises two blocks forming an L-shaped building arranged over four to seven storeys. Originally constructed in the mid- 1960’s as office accommodation the building was redeveloped in the mid -1990’s to provide student accommodation. The building was again reconfigured at ground level in 2015 to provide an additional common room and bike storage. The two blocks which currently provide 218 student beds share almost identical and easily divisible floor plates with a central-core connecting the blocks. The property benefits from the following: Two passenger lifts Secondary glazing Generous floor to ceiling height Excellent views over Bushy Park, Hampton Court Palace and Kingston-upon-Thames Car parking spaces to the rear of the property KINGSTON BRIDGE HOUSE, CHURCH GROVE, HAMPTON WICK RATEABLE VALUE VAT Rateable Value of the Property The site is elected for VAT, therefore VAT will be is available on request. payable on the purchase price. DATA ROOM EPC Further information can be found in the data room. An EPC is available on request. Please contact Gerald Eve for access. METHOD OF SALE The freehold interest is to be sold via informal tender. Offers are invited on an unconditional or conditional (subject to planning) basis. CONTACTS For further information or to organise a site inspection please contact: Alexander Gillington [email protected] T: 020 7333 6268 Oliver Rowlands [email protected] T: 020 3486 3799 Edwin Simmons [email protected] T: 020 3486 3611 INSPECTION The site can be viewed externally from the public highway. No entry onto the site is permitted without prior consent and must be arranged through Gerald Eve LLP. 72 Welbeck Street London W1G 0AY www.geraldeve.com Gerald Eve Disclaimer: Gerald Eve for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: a. the particulars are set as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; b. all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers, tenants or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves that they are correct by inspection or otherwise; c. no person in the employment of Gerald eve has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the property; d. Any images may be computer generated. A photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Gerald Eve: January 2020 © Produced by Barbican Studio +44 (0)20 7634 9573.