New Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire - 5 bed - £235,000 - John Goodwin - Ledbury

Property details

Bedrooms: 5

COMMERCIAL PREMISES WITH A3 (RESTAURANT AND CAFE) CONSENT TOGETHER WITH SPACIOUS OWNERS ACCOMMODATION AND A LARGE OUTBUILDING HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN GRANTED WITH PLANNING CONSENT FOR CONVERSION INTO 3 FLATS (NOW LAPSED)

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Location & Description:
An imposing double fronted property situated in the heart of Upton upon Severn having the benefit of A3 consent and currently trading as a tearoom.

This appealing property is believed to date back to the 17th century and is Grade II listed. The tearoom has glazed double frontage with additional ground floor accommodation and spacious first floor living accommodation above.

To the rear there is a further building currently providing additional living space. This building has independent pedestrian access along an alleyway from New Street and a further pedestrian access from the rear. Planning consent has previously been granted (now lapsed) for the conversion of this separate building to provide 3 self contained flats.

Upton upon Severn is an historic riverside town which serves a wide rural catchment area. The town is well known for its many festivals throughout the year and its thriving tourist industry. Strategically the town is well located some 8 miles approx from Malvern, 10 miles approx from Worcester, 6 miles approx from Tewkesbury and other towns and cities within commuting distance including Cheltenham and Gloucester. Access to junction 1 of the M50 motorway is available approximately 3 miles from Upton with links to the M5 and there are mainline railway stations at both Worcester and Malvern.

The property briefly comprises as follows:-

Tearoom/Restaurant:
6.4m (21ft 0in) x 5.74m (18ft 10in)
Having server area with hand basin and fitted cupboards.

Cloakroom:
With lobby area and cloakroom suite comprising WC and hand basin.

To the rear of the tearoom are a number of rooms used as private living accommodation but could possibly be used in conjunction with the commercial use.

Living Room:
4.34m (14ft 3in) x 4.14m (13ft 7in)
With stairs leading off to the first floor. External door to the side passage. Door under the stairs gives access to steps down to the vaulted cellar

Kitchen.:
3.58m (11ft 9in) x 3.28m (10ft 9in)
With range of fitted cupboards and appliances. External door to side passage

Utility Room:
3.38m (11ft 1in) x 2.13m (7ft 0in)
With hand basin. Gas fired central heating boiler which provides central heating to the main building including the commercial area and private living accommodation.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing Room:
3.61m (11ft 10in) x 3.2m (10ft 6in)
Used as a sitting room. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1:
4.22m (13ft 10in) x 3.91m (12ft 10in)
Having range of built in wardrobes

En-Suite Bathroom:
With corner bath. Hand basin. Low level WC.

Bedroom 2: 4.47m (14ft 8in) x 3.51m (11ft 6in)
Bedroom 3: 4.34m (14ft 3in) x 2.92m (9ft 7in)
Bathroom:
With suite comprising pedestal hand basin. Panelled bath. Low level WC.

SECOND FLOOR served by a stairway from the first floor landing

Attic Room 1:
4.57m (15ft 0in) x 3.28m (10ft 9in) maximum into eaves
With velux roof light.

Attic Room 2:
3.71m (12ft 2in) x 2.87m (9ft 5in) maximum into eaves
With velux roof light.

External Store/Utility: 3.05m (10ft 0in) x 2.74m (9ft 0in)
9a New Street:
An appealing and separate building which has previously been used as a gallery with living accommodation above and currently provides living accommodation.

The building provides tremendous scope for an imaginative conversion scheme.

Planning consent has previously been granted (now lapsed) for conversion to 3 self contained flats but the building would also lend itself to alternative uses with an attractive covered courtyard area and the possibility of some form of commercial use in conjunction with number 9 or perhaps independently. Obviously this would be subject to any necessary consents.

9a comprises as follows:

Covered Courtyard Area:
Ground floor divided into 2 rooms

Room 1:
7.62m (25ft 0in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in) maximum
With impressive staircase leading off to the first floor. Having understairs storage cupboard. Two panel heaters.

Room 2:
6.1m (20ft 0in) x 2.64m (8ft 8in) maximum
Also having a panel heater.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing.:
3.05m (10ft 0in) x 2.26m (7ft 5in)
Currently in use as a living space with built in storage cupboard and panel heater

Kitchen..:
3.07m (10ft 1in) x 2.24m (7ft 4in)
With range of fitted cupboards. Built in split level cooker.

Bedroom 1.:
4.06m (13ft 4in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)
With shower cubicle. Panel heater. Separate WC with low level suite and hand basin.

Bedroom 2.:
3.71m (12ft 2in) x 3.61m (11ft 10in)
With panel heater.

Bathroom.:
With pedestal hand basin. Low level WC and panelled bath. Large airing cupboard having a hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

Outside:
The property has access via an alleyway off New Street and there is a further pedestrian access from Back Lane

SERVICES
We have been advised that mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and all interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

TENURE
We are advised subject to legal verification that the property is freehold.

VIEWING
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Upton upon Severn Office. Viewing is preferred outside of usual opening times; after 4pm and Sundays after 11am

COUNCIL TAX BAND - BAND "B"
BUSINESS RATES:
RATEABLE VALUE - £7,500 RATES PAYABLE - £3,375
Please note the above information relating to council tax and business rates has been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to verify these figures by obtaining written confirmation from the relevant local authority.

VENDOR'S SOLICITORS
DF Legal LLP
63 High Street
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 5BJ

Copy of contract and supporting documentation is available for inspection at the agent's Ledbury or Upton offices.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Malvern Hills District Council
The Council House
Avenue Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3AF

PLANNING
Planning consent and listed buildings consent was granted for the conversion of the existing residential dwelling, 9a New Street into 3 separate self contained residential dwellings. The consent application number 08/01471/FUL is dated 26th November 2008. Listed buildings consent was also obtained, application 08/1472/LBC. Copies of the consent and plans are available at the agent's Upton office for inspection.

PLEASE NOTE THIS PLANNING CONSENT HAS NOW SINCE LAPSED.

PROPOSED CONVERSION