For Sale 3 Tatham Street Sunderland SR1 2QD
April 2014
• Redevelopment / conversion opportunity • City centre location • Access to local amenities and public transport • Site area 1,627 sq. m. (0.40 acres)
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Location
The property is located on Tatham Street within the south eastern area of Sunderland city centre. Sunderland is located approximately 24 kilometres (15 miles) south east of Newcastle and 22 kilometres (14 miles) north east of Durham City. Road access is primarily by way of the A690 (Durham Road) to the south and the A1231 (Wessington Way) to the north; both of which connect to the A19 arterial route to the west with the Tyneside and Teesside conurbations located to the north and south respectively. The property benefits from a central positioning being within close proximity to Mowbray Park and many of the city centre retail and leisure facilities.
Description
The property comprises a substantial three storey brick building surmounted by a series of pitched tiled roofs and benefits from a secure courtyard to the rear. The property was, until recently, utilised as a hostel and currently provides 79 bedrooms with communal washing and WC facilities. The property is now vacant. The site extends to 0.40 acres with the existing building occupying a footprint of approximately 906 sq. m. (9,756 sq. ft.).
Services
We are advised that mains services are available; however, we would recommend that interested parties make their own enquiries with the utilities companies.
Planning
The building is currently covered by Sui Generis Use Class and is located within the Sunniside Conservation Area. The site is designated within a Strategic Location for Change which is aimed at enabling the continuing regeneration of the Sunniside area of Sunderland. The property is allocated for residential uses within the Sunniside Planning and Design Framework which has been adopted by Sunderland City Council. The site and building may be suitable for a range of uses subject to Planning Permission and Conservation Area consent.
Title
A restrictive covenant will be included within the Transfer which restricts future Hostel and certain Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) uses.
Method of Disposal
We are instructed to invite conditional offers only for our client’s freehold interest. Our client will exchange conditional contracts but will not transfer its freehold interest until planning permission and conservation area consent have been granted and the proposed development works are practically completed. Please note that our client is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their legal costs.
VAT
VAT is not chargeable.
EPC
An EPC is available on request.
For further information or an appointment to view please contact: David Craig T: 0191 269 0510 E:
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