Property Details: • Type: End of Terrace • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • Grade II Listed • End of Terrace • Stunning Period Property • Many Potential Uses • Planning for Commercial Use • Possible Return to Residential Use* • Ground Floor Open Plan • Living Room/Studio • 2 Further 1st & 2nd floor Rooms • Cloakroom
Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A
Agent Information: • Address: 12 High Street, Warwick, CV34 4AP
Full Description: A very rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed end of terrace, 3 storey town property. Forming one of the most prestigious addresses in the county town it is located opposite the entrance to the historic Warwick Castle. A former tea room this property offers a variety of commercial and residential uses* and we would recommend an internal inspection at the earliest opportunity.Circa 1900-1909 - Large Retail Space/Potential Open Plan Living - 9.43m (reducing to 4.83m) x 8.37m max (30' 11" x 27' 6") with spiral staircase rising to the first floor landing, a number of windows giving dual aspects onto Mill Street and Castle Hill, radiators, power points, services, skirting and trunking.Rear Hallway - 1.88m x 2.01m (6' 2" x 6' 7") with door to the rear garden and door to the cloakroom.Cloakroom - with low level WC and wash hand basin.Office Or Potential Kitchen - with two windows to the side and a radiator.Balcony - Spiral staircase leads from the ground floor to the first floor with further window to the side of the property, and door to a; BALCONY with walk-on tiled surface and an emergency ladder or opportunity for side access (STPP) views across towards Warwick Boat Club.Office Or Bedroom - With window to the front aspect of the property. Radiator.Office Or Bedroom. - 3.82m x 3.94m (12' 6" x 12' 11") Spiral staircase leads to the top floor office or bedroom, with window to the front of the property and a radiator.Garden - To the rear there is a paved garden and shrubbery area. A further Garden area, accessed from the patio with steps down to a gravelled area with (we are informed) footings for possible extension, subject to planning consent.Note From The Sellers - A character Grade II listed (Ref 307556) stone cottage in Warwick town centre; sited a few minutes walk from main line rail station connection to London or Birmingham; in a cobbled lane which was the original main thoroughfare of Warwick, leading down to the River Avon;We believe the property served at one time as Warwick Castle Ticket Office and Tea Room, with accommodation for the Castle Manager; later it housed an art deco ceramics retail shop, graphic design business and domestic accommodationIt sits on a generous wide plot at a prominent position opposite Warwick Castle rear entrance at the corner of Mill Street and Banbury Road; near St Nicholas park and the River Avon; with ready access in and out of town for the M40 motorway and Fosse Way;Extensive refurbishment in the 1990's upon acquisition by the current vendors for their professional offices; included re-wiring with extensive double sockets wall lights and uprights; and installation of gas central heating with radiator provision;A contemporary open plan internal layout, lends itself to flexible sub-division; with scope for dual commercial and residential use;Internal drainage and plumbing services are retained for future use; a basement at the front of the property could be re-instated;Agents Note 1: - * This former tea room has use granted under the description of shop and premises with Warwick District Council. Special Category Code: 249-Shops. Valuation Scheme Reference: 113112. Unadjusted £sq.m/unit: £130.00 per sq.m. The accommodation is arranged with a Rateable Value of £6,900 per annum. The Ground Floor rooms are listed as Retail Zone A, Retail Zone B and Office First Floor listed as Workshop.We are told and understand the property has a mixed use history but are unable to confirm that.AGENTS NOTE 2:We understand that there are plumbing services retained to the former first floor bathroom and to the kitchen facilities.The property is in need of some repair/refurbishment but represents an ideal opportunity to create a living/working space, a family town house (stpp) or prestigious office.Should prospective purchasers wish to convert the property back to residential use, this would be subject to a full planning application for change of use in the usual manner.AGENTS NOTE 3:Tenure: The property is stated to be freehold.Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment through the Agents.Rateable value: £9,900.00BrochuresMill Street, WarwickBrochure
