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Residential Development Opportunity Twyford Abbey, Twyford Abbey Road, London NW10 7DP
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Unique and historic property in London Borough of Ealing.
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Potential for redevelopment to a number of uses, subject to the necessary consents.
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Site extends to approximately 5.4 ha (13.4 acres).
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Grade II Listed building set within mature grounds.
Savills London 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD
+44 (0) 20 7409 8114 savills.co.uk
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Approximately 0.6km (0.4 mi) from Hanger Lane and 1.0km (0.6 mi) from Park Royal London Underground stations, providing Central and Piccadilly Line services respectively. For sale freehold with vacant possession.
NOTE:- Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd.NOTE:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.
Location
Description
The site is located to the south of North Circular Road (A406) and to the north of Twyford Abbey Road in Park Royal, within the London Borough of Ealing. Access is provided via Twyford Abbey Road, a minor thoroughfare connecting Hanger Lane Gyratory in the west to Abbey Road in the east.
The site is irregular in shape and extends to approximately 5.4 ha (13.4 ac). The majority of the site is green open space comprising a walled garden and scrub land, with a number of mature trees across the site.
The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential, industrial and community uses. Immediately to the west and east of the site are low density 2-3 storey residential houses. Along the western edge is St Mary’s Church to the south of which is a small deconsecrated burial ground. The northern boundary of the site is formed by the North Circular Road (A406), beyond which is industrial and retail warehousing. Immediately to the south east of the site is West Twyford Primary School. To the south, the site fronts on to Twyford Abbey Road, facing a series of medium density 4-6 storey residential apartment blocks. Beyond these flats is Redrow’s Royal Waterside development, which is currently under construction and will deliver 265 new apartments and a 20-acre nature reserve, alongside Bellway’s now completed 139 apartment First Central development. The site is well served by public transport with Hanger Lane Underground station (Central Line) approximately 0.6km (0.4 mi) and Park Royal Underground station (Piccadilly Line) approximately 1.0km (0.6 mi) from the property. There are several bus stops within close proximity of the site.
At the centre of the site is Grade II Listed Twyford Abbey, which dates from the early 19th century and is currently in a state of disrepair. The building is square on plan with a central courtyard. The south and west wings are of two storeys, the north and east wings are three storeys. Attached to the east wing is a three storey brick clad extension built in the 1960s. Directly to the north of the Abbey is a large derelict walled garden, beyond which is the “Dairy”, a large brick and slate roofed structure. Attached to the north wall of the walled garden is a small cottage with windows into the walled enclosure. A single storey lodge is situated at the entrance to the site from Twyford Abbey Road and currently serves as a security hut.
History The existing building on the site dates back to 1807-1809; the original two storey dwelling (south west part) built on the site of a former medieval manor house was designed by William Atkinson as an early 19th century Gothic revival building. In the mid- 19th century the dwelling was extended to the north and east. The Abbey was occupied as a single family house until the beginning of the 20th century when the house was converted into a home for the infirm. The building was considerably extended in 1904-5 by the provision of the northern western wing reflecting the Gothic appearance of the earlier building as well as extensions to the north and east of the building. More recent additions include a three storey infill on the north western side of the building and a three storey wing to the east built in the 1960s.
Planning
Tenure
Twyford Abbey is located in the administrative area of London Borough of Ealing.
The property is for sale freehold.
The Abbey and its walled garden (separately listed) are included in the Statutory List of Buildings of Architectural and Historic Merit (Grade II). The site is allocated as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) in the Ealing Unitary Development Plan (UDP). The site is also identified as a Nature Conservation Site of Borough Importance, Heritage Land and an Archaeological Interest Area. The site is covered by a blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO), meaning all of the trees on the site are protected. A portion of the northern end of the site falls within Flood Zone 2 and 3. As search of LB Ealing’s planning database reveals a number of historic planning applications associated with the site’s redevelopment. Most recently, an application for a residential scheme of 92 units within the Abbey and grounds was submitted in June 2012 and remains undetermined. A planning appraisal has been prepared by Savills Planning that explores the redevelopment potential of Twyford Abbey, a copy of which is available within the dataroom. The report draws the following conclusions: • Redevelopment of the site for residential is likely to be acceptable at the site, subject to the impact upon the listed Abbey and its walled garden, whilst reprovision of a C2 use would be acceptable as this was that last operational authorised planning use. • A hotel use could be considered acceptable given a previous approved scheme, subject to the provisions of Local and National Policy, but other uses such as office and retail are unlikely to be acceptable. • Historic England have attached a priority Grade A Buildings at Risk categorisation to the Abbey, which indicates that there is an immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric. There is a requirement to find an appropriate long-term solution to secure the future of this heritage asset.
VAT We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.
Method Of Sale The property is for sale by way of informal tender. Unconditional offers are sought for the freehold interest.
Viewings Viewings are strictly by appointment and will take place at scheduled times on viewing days, details of which will be provided in due course. Due to Health and Safety reasons it will not be possible to enter the buildings. PPE will be required for site visits. Please contact the sole selling agent to make an appointment.
Further Information Further information, including technical, planning and legal documentation is available at: www.savills.com/twyfordabbey
Contacts Rob Pollock T: +44 (0) 207 409 8114 E: [email protected] Harry Wentworth-Stanley T: +44 (0) 207 016 3873 E: [email protected] Tom Larkin T: +44 (0) 207 016 3852 E: [email protected]
• Although the site is allocated as Metropolitan Open Land, there are very special circumstances to justify the provision of enabling residential development to secure the future of the heritage asset. • For this reason it considered that very special circumstances exist to justify a departure from MOL restraint policy regarding residential development at this location.
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: 020 7499 8644 | February 2016
CGI Image
White line boundary for indicative purposes only
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Unique and historic property in London Borough of Ealing.
g
Potential for redevelopment to a number of uses, subject to the necessary consents.
g
Site extends to approximately 5.4 ha (13.4 acres).
g
Grade II Listed building set within mature grounds.
Savills London 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD
+44 (0) 20 7409 8114 savills.co.uk
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Approximately 0.6km (0.4 mi) from Hanger Lane and 1.0km (0.6 mi) from Park Royal London Underground stations, providing Central and Piccadilly Line services respectively. For sale freehold with vacant possession.
NOTE:- Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd.NOTE:- Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.
Location
Description
The site is located to the south of North Circular Road (A406) and to the north of Twyford Abbey Road in Park Royal, within the London Borough of Ealing. Access is provided via Twyford Abbey Road, a minor thoroughfare connecting Hanger Lane Gyratory in the west to Abbey Road in the east.
The site is irregular in shape and extends to approximately 5.4 ha (13.4 ac). The majority of the site is green open space comprising a walled garden and scrub land, with a number of mature trees across the site.
The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential, industrial and community uses. Immediately to the west and east of the site are low density 2-3 storey residential houses. Along the western edge is St Mary’s Church to the south of which is a small deconsecrated burial ground. The northern boundary of the site is formed by the North Circular Road (A406), beyond which is industrial and retail warehousing. Immediately to the south east of the site is West Twyford Primary School. To the south, the site fronts on to Twyford Abbey Road, facing a series of medium density 4-6 storey residential apartment blocks. Beyond these flats is Redrow’s Royal Waterside development, which is currently under construction and will deliver 265 new apartments and a 20-acre nature reserve, alongside Bellway’s now completed 139 apartment First Central development. The site is well served by public transport with Hanger Lane Underground station (Central Line) approximately 0.6km (0.4 mi) and Park Royal Underground station (Piccadilly Line) approximately 1.0km (0.6 mi) from the property. There are several bus stops within close proximity of the site.
At the centre of the site is Grade II Listed Twyford Abbey, which dates from the early 19th century and is currently in a state of disrepair. The building is square on plan with a central courtyard. The south and west wings are of two storeys, the north and east wings are three storeys. Attached to the east wing is a three storey brick clad extension built in the 1960s. Directly to the north of the Abbey is a large derelict walled garden, beyond which is the “Dairy”, a large brick and slate roofed structure. Attached to the north wall of the walled garden is a small cottage with windows into the walled enclosure. A single storey lodge is situated at the entrance to the site from Twyford Abbey Road and currently serves as a security hut.
History The existing building on the site dates back to 1807-1809; the original two storey dwelling (south west part) built on the site of a former medieval manor house was designed by William Atkinson as an early 19th century Gothic revival building. In the mid- 19th century the dwelling was extended to the north and east. The Abbey was occupied as a single family house until the beginning of the 20th century when the house was converted into a home for the infirm. The building was considerably extended in 1904-5 by the provision of the northern western wing reflecting the Gothic appearance of the earlier building as well as extensions to the north and east of the building. More recent additions include a three storey infill on the north western side of the building and a three storey wing to the east built in the 1960s.
Planning
Tenure
Twyford Abbey is located in the administrative area of London Borough of Ealing.
The property is for sale freehold.
The Abbey and its walled garden (separately listed) are included in the Statutory List of Buildings of Architectural and Historic Merit (Grade II). The site is allocated as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) in the Ealing Unitary Development Plan (UDP). The site is also identified as a Nature Conservation Site of Borough Importance, Heritage Land and an Archaeological Interest Area. The site is covered by a blanket Tree Preservation Order (TPO), meaning all of the trees on the site are protected. A portion of the northern end of the site falls within Flood Zone 2 and 3. As search of LB Ealing’s planning database reveals a number of historic planning applications associated with the site’s redevelopment. Most recently, an application for a residential scheme of 92 units within the Abbey and grounds was submitted in June 2012 and remains undetermined. A planning appraisal has been prepared by Savills Planning that explores the redevelopment potential of Twyford Abbey, a copy of which is available within the dataroom. The report draws the following conclusions: • Redevelopment of the site for residential is likely to be acceptable at the site, subject to the impact upon the listed Abbey and its walled garden, whilst reprovision of a C2 use would be acceptable as this was that last operational authorised planning use. • A hotel use could be considered acceptable given a previous approved scheme, subject to the provisions of Local and National Policy, but other uses such as office and retail are unlikely to be acceptable. • Historic England have attached a priority Grade A Buildings at Risk categorisation to the Abbey, which indicates that there is an immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric. There is a requirement to find an appropriate long-term solution to secure the future of this heritage asset.
VAT We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.
Method Of Sale The property is for sale by way of informal tender. Unconditional offers are sought for the freehold interest.
Viewings Viewings are strictly by appointment and will take place at scheduled times on viewing days, details of which will be provided in due course. Due to Health and Safety reasons it will not be possible to enter the buildings. PPE will be required for site visits. Please contact the sole selling agent to make an appointment.
Further Information Further information, including technical, planning and legal documentation is available at: www.savills.com/twyfordabbey
Contacts Rob Pollock T: +44 (0) 207 409 8114 E: [email protected] Harry Wentworth-Stanley T: +44 (0) 207 016 3873 E: [email protected] Tom Larkin T: +44 (0) 207 016 3852 E: [email protected]
• Although the site is allocated as Metropolitan Open Land, there are very special circumstances to justify the provision of enabling residential development to secure the future of the heritage asset. • For this reason it considered that very special circumstances exist to justify a departure from MOL restraint policy regarding residential development at this location.
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: 020 7499 8644 | February 2016
