St Mary s Convent School, Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester WR5 2HP

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1 St Mary s Convent School, Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester WR5 2HP

2 St Mary s Convent School Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester WR5 2HP Milages Road M5 (Junction 7) 2 Miles Birmingham 31 Miles London 134 miles Train Station Worcester Foregate St 2 Miles Birmingham New Street 30 Miles Air Birmingham International Airport 39 Miles (All Mileages Approximate) By Direction of the Anglo Irish Providence of the Sisters of St Marie Madeleine Postel School & Associated Buildings Approximate Site Area 3.6 Hectares (9 Acres) Main School Building 4,154 sq m (44,712 sq ft) The Nursery 634 sq m (6,824 sq ft) The Junior School 833 sq m (8,976 sq ft) The Lodge 196 sq m (2,113 sq ft) The Cottage 83 sq m (899 sq ft) (All the above measurements are approximate, based on GIA) Viewing: Strictly via Andrew Grant Commercial Andrew Grant 59/60 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1DX T country.homes@andrew-grant.co.uk Andrew Grant Commercial 5 Pierpoint Street Worcester WR1 1TA T commercial@andrew-grant.co.uk Solicitors: Stone King LLP 19 St Johns Lane London EC1M 4BS T Andrew Grant London Office 40 St James Place London SW1A 1NS T enquiries@thelondonoffice.co.uk

3 St.Marys THE AREA St.Marys HISTORY Directions From Worcester city centre proceed east on the A44 London Road. Continue approximately half a mile on the London Road and make a right hand turn onto Camp Hill Road. Camp Hill Road leads to Battenhall Road and the main entrance is on the left hand side. Communications Road The property is well placed for access to the surrounding centres with Worcester city centre less than two miles from the property. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is approximately 2 miles from the property providing access to Birmingham (30 miles) to the north, Cheltenham (24 miles) to the south and London (134 miles) via the M5 and M40. Rail Railway stations are available at Worcester Shrub Hill station and Worcester Forgate Street station. Air Birmingham International Airport offers regular national and international flights and together with the national Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Railway station can be accessed off Junction 6 of the M42. Situation St Mary s Convent stands within a conservation area in the Battenhall district of the city of Worcester. The area is predominantly residential with many surrounding buildings being grade II listed. The convenience of the City Centre offers excellent facilities for shopping, leisure and education, not to mention the historic qualities of this Cathedral city. Above: Main School Building Main Hall St Mary s Convent School was originally Battenhall Mount, an impressive house built around for William Spriggs, a Quaker and Worcester Clothier, in the Italian style popularised by Prince Albert. In the 1890 s the house was enlarged in matching style by the architect John Henry Williams of Foregate Street, Worcester, for the Hon. Alfred Percy Allsopp. Allsopp was a local brewer who owned the Star Hotel. He was Mayor of Worcester in 1892, 1894 and The original house is now incorporated into the South West corner of the property. Built Circa The building was used as a convalescent home during the First World War. It then became the home of the Sisters of St. Marie Madeleine Postel, a Roman Catholic Teaching Order, in St. Mary s was a popular and well-regarded independent nursery and school until its closure in A large Victorian property opposite was purchased for the development of the Prep School. The Early Years Department was housed in buildings which comprised of former stables with hay loft over, a carriage house with groom s quarters over and washing bay to front, and the sick bay and forge, all c andrew-grant.co.uk andrew-grant.co.uk 03

4 150 Years of History The site of St Mary s Convent School and nursery lies between Battenhall Avenue and Battenhall Road with vehicular access from Battenhall Road/Battle Road. This site totals approximately (2.6 hectares) (6.4 acres). The site of the Junior school lies to the north of Battenhall Road opposite the main school, which totals (1.0 hectare) (2.5 acres). The main school and nursery buildings to the south of Battenhall Road are a mixture of historic buildings, with more recent extensions. The junior school opposite is of brick construction with substantial sports ground to the rear. The buildings are Grade 2 Listed. Main School Building 04 andrew-grant.co.uk andrew-grant.co.uk 05

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7 St.Marys ACCOMMODATION Main School Site The main school site is approached off a private drive adjacent to The Lodge situated at the corner of Battenhall Road and Battle Road. Comprising of a substantial two storey period building with cellarage with substantial single and two storey later additions. Frontage along Battenhall Avenue, with landscaped grounds to the rear. The Nursery Approached via the main drive and comprises of a detached two storey Victorian premises set within its own private grounds. Frontage along Battenhall Avenue and Battle Road. Situated to the far North West of the main site. The Lodge Detached three storey residential accommodation set within the main drive to the main school building. Frontage along Battle Road. The Cottage Detached two storey residential dwelling situated towards the South of the main site on Battenhall Avenue. The Junior School Substantial three storey detached Victorian premises with later additions, used as a sports hall. In and out drive to the front with the garden laid to lawn. To the rear substantial level sports ground Above: Main School Building Top: Nursery Bottom: Junior School Top: The Cottage Bottom: The Lodge 10 andrew-grant.co.uk andrew-grant.co.uk 11

8 St.Marys THE GROUNDS Main Site The main school site is situated between Battenhall Avenue and Battenhall Road which includes the main school building, the Nursery, the Lodge and the Cottage with an approximate area of 2.6 hectares (6.4 acres). The Junior School is situated towards the northern side of Battenhall Avenue with lawn to the front of the building and substantial sports ground to the rear. Total area of approximately 1.0 hectare (2.5 acres). Services: We are advised that all mains services are connected. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purposes. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary. Rateable Value: The combined sites are currently listed with a rateable value of 109,000. Tenure: Freehold 3.6 Hectares (9 acres) 12 andrew-grant.co.uk andrew-grant.co.uk 13

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10 St.Marys LEGAL INFORMATION Legal Costs: Each party are to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in any transaction. Money Laundering: In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of identity and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful Purchaser. Listed Status: Listed Entry Number First listed 18 February 1999 with amendment on the 05 July Viewings All viewings are to be made by prior appointment with Andrew Grant Commercial. Agent s Note 1: VAT any prices quoted are exclusive of but may be subject to VAT. Agent s Note 2: The sellers are a charity and as such any sale may require prior approval from the charity commissioners. Agent s Note 3: There may be an overage formula concept (development uplift clause). Agent s Note 4: Prospective purchasers must be entirely satisfied that all planning aspects are acceptable for information given cannot be guaranteed by the selling agents. These particulars are not to form part of a sale/letting contract and may be subject to errors and/or omissions therefore prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. All fixtures, fittings, chattels and other items not mentioned are specifically excluded unless otherwise agreed within the sale/letting contract documentation or left insitu and gratis upon completion. The Agents have not formally verified any part of the property s officially authorised planning use, structural integrity, tenure or availability/operation of services and/or appliances. Therefore, prospective purchasers/tenants are instructed to seek validation of all such matters prior to expressing any formal intent to purchase/lease. The property is sold/let subject to any rights of way, easements, wayleaves, covenants, any other issues or planning matters which may affect the legal title. Coansequently, prospective purchasers/tenants are advised to seek validation of all above matters, prior to expressing any formal intent to purchase/lease. For further information on St Mary s Convent School please contact us. 5 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, WR1 1TA T andrew-grant.co.uk 16 andrew-grant.co.uk

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