Grade 2* former museum For sale/ long lease
The merchants house, ST ANDREWS STREET, PLYMOUTH, PL1 2AX
- Located near both the City Centre and the Barbican
- Historic Grade 2* Listed former Museum
- Approx. 297.5 sq m (3,202 sq ft) NIA
- Available with Vacant Possession
- Potential for Alternative Uses Subject to Planning
- Subject to contract
Location
The premises are situated in Plymouth city centre, within the Barbican Conservation Area. It lies adjacent to the Merchant a modern seven storey office building fronting Notte Street, across the road from the Swan Pub and to the side of Plymouth Magistrates Court. It is a few minutes’ walk from both the historic Barbican and the retail and leisure amenities of Plymouth City Centre.
Description
The premises comprises a Grade 2* listed four-storey mid 15th century property over four floors. As the name suggests it is understood that it was originally constructed as a merchants house, although its most recent use was as a museum and is currently vacant.
Historic England describes the property as comprising of stone rubble side walls, corbelled to each floor at the front, stone rubble to part of the ground floor and stone rubble to the rear gable end with rubble and stack, timber framed front and plastered jetted to each floor, slate roofs with a pair of steep gables at the front with moulded bargeboards with turned pendants. Windows are leaded single glazed with the combination of stone and wood frames.
Accommodation
The accommodation per floor is as follows:
| Floor | (sq m) | (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Ground floor | 74.14 | 798 |
| First floor | 76.91 | 828 |
| Second floor | 81.69 | 879 |
| Third floor | 64.76 | 697 |
| TOTAL | 297.5 SQ M | 3,202 SQ FT |
All areas quoted are approximate. Floor plans can be provided upon request.
Tenure
The Council has registered Freehold title to the Building.
Submission of offers
The Council is looking to dispose of either the freehold or a leasehold interest in the premises on full repairing terms. Depending on the exact proposal for the building a Long Leasehold interest of 99 years will be considered.
Interested parties should provide the following information as a minimum when submitting an offer:
- Purchase Price/ Rental Offer
- Purchaser/ Details
- Conditions
- Proposed Use/ Development Plans
- Finance/ Evidence of Funding
- Track record in the restoration of historic buildings
- Timescales
Proposed uses sensitive to the property’s historical significance will be given a higher consideration.
Planning
Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves that their proposed use for the premises is acceptable in terms of planning and are fully responsible for obtaining any necessary consent.
Services
Mains water, drainage, and electricity are available at the property. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that the supply is adequate for their purposes.
Business rates
The current business rates assessment is - Museum & Premises RV £1,000.
Energy performance certificate
The building has a current EPC Rating of C.
Further information and viewings
For further information or arrange a viewing of the property, contact Laura Hathaway of the Land and Property Team:
- Email - [email protected]
- Phone - 01752 306802
Misrepresentation act
These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.
All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.