On behalf of Bicester Magistrates’ Court Waverley House, 2 Queens Ave, Bicester OX26 2PY Unique Freehold Opportunity Opportunity Summary • Freehold development opportunity extending to approximately • Existing building extends to a total GIA of approximately 7,600 sq ft (700 sq m). 0.80 acres (0.32 hectares). • Planning advice supports the principle of redevelopment in the form of • The site is offered with the benefit of vacant possession. residential, retirement living, retail or office use (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). • Opportunity to acquire an attractive period building (locally listed) with conversion/redevelopment potential (subject to obtaining the necessary • Subject to Planning offers are invited for the Freehold interest. consents). Bicester Magistrates’ Court | 2 Queens Ave | Bicester | OX26 2PY 2 Location and connectivity Bicester is a market town in the county of Oxfordshire and is approximately 11 miles (17 kilometres) north east of Oxford and approximately 51 miles (82 kilometres) north west of central London. In the immediate vicinity, the Court is bounded by a number of civic buildings and a school playing field to the north, south and west. On the opposite side of Queen’s Avenue there is low density housing. The Court is a short walk from both the famous Bicester Village and the town centre. Transport The town is well connected in terms of public transport as Bicester has two trains stations – Bicester Village and Bicester North which are located approximately 0.6 miles from the property. Bicester Village runs direct services to Oxford (20 minutes journey time) and both stations offer direct services to London Marylebone Oxford (50-55 minutes journey time). Bicester Village London Wembley High Bicester Leamington Birmingham Marylebone Stadium Wycombe North Banbury Spa Moor Street Bicester Magistrates’ Court | 2 Queens Ave | Bicester | OX26 2PY 3 Description Existing Buildings The property comprises of a vacant court building, a rear surface car park for 30 cars and a small lawn which fronts onto Queens Avenue. The Court itself is a detached “T-shaped” two storey building of traditional red brick construction under a pitched roof. There are additional single storey flat roof sections to the rear elevations which house the male WC’s, stores and retiring rooms. The Court is set back from the main road by the horseshoe shaped access road and lawn. The main car park is to the rear of the property but there are additional unmarked spaces to the front of the building. Internally, the building comprises two court rooms on the ground floor level with a reception area, retiring rooms, waiting rooms, four cells and toilet facilities. There is a main staircase in the centre of the building which is fitted with a stair lift. There is an additional spiral staircase to the north of the building providing access between the ground and first floors. The first floor level comprises mainly office accommodation, registrar rooms, a small kitchen area and further toilet facilities. The building extends to a gross internal area of approximately 7,600 sq ft (700 sq m) and the whole site extends to approximately 0.80 acres (0.32 hectares). Bicester Magistrates’ Court | 2 Queens Ave | Bicester | OX26 2PY 4 Planning Title & Tenure The property lies within the administrative The land is held freehold by Homes England control of Cherwell District Council. registered under title number ON164883, and will be transferred to the buyer upon The site is located in close proximity to the completion. Bicester Conservation Area, therefore any development should have regard to the Our understanding of the title boundary is setting of the Conservation Area. shown below, outlined red, for illustrative purposes only. The former Magistrates’ Court is identified as locally listed. A planning appraisal supports the principle of conversion to residential, retirement living, retail, or office uses. There is also potential for limited new development on the rear car park, subject to obtaining necessary consents. In addition a pre application was undertaken in 2017 which established that a principle of conversion to residential or retirement living accommodation would be supported. The planning appraisal and the pre application response is available to download in the data room. Bicester Magistrates’ Court | 2 Queens Ave | Bicester | OX26 2PY 5 Further Information Title Information Pack Offer The Property edged red is held freehold under the title The data site includes the following: Subject to Planning offers are invited for our client’s Freehold number ON164883. The site will be offered with vacant interest. possession. • Existing Floor Plans • Planning Appraisal Further Information EPC • Pre-application response Viewings & further information An EPC has been prepared for the building and is rated • Architects Feasibility Report D (92). A copy of the EPC and recommendation report is • Energy Performance Certificate and Advisory Report Viewings are strictly through prior appointment only via available to download from the data room. • Title Documents the vendors sole agent JLL. • Bid proforma To download the information pack and to register VAT interest visit: The property is elected for VAT and therefore VAT is payable Overage/Clawback on purchase price. 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