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"Hollies", 11 Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge

Substantial former Retirement Home, suitable for a variety of uses (STP)

For Sale by Informal Tender

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"Hollies", Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, CB1 7PH

James Lankfer Bidwell House Trumpington High Street Cambridge CB2 9SU t: 01223 559558 e: james.lankfer@bidwells.co.uk

f: 01223 840294

bidwells.co.uk

A recently closed retirement home, situated on a prominent arterial road, comprising approximately 9,500 sq ft / 883 sq m.

Site Area: A rectangular site, with over 30 metres frontage comprising 0.25 hectares (0.64 acres)

For Sale by Informal Tender

As currently arranged 22 bedrooms with associated kitchens, dining and lounge rooms on ground and first floor with associated offices at second floor. All set in mature gardens with good car parking.

Location

Queen Edith's Way is on the southern side of Cambridge and links the popular Hills Road with the inner ring road, Mowbray Road (A1134). The area has a mixture of large family houses, flats and local amenities. There have, in recent years, been a number of redevelopments of single buildings to flats or student accommodation. There are good public transport links and both the M11 and A11 are nearby. Cambridge Railway Station is 1.6 miles, Addenbrookes hospital and the medical campus is 0.4 miles, which is the location of Astra Zenica’s new European Headquarters. It is close to The Perse and other Independent Schools and further education Colleges.

Situation

The property occupies a wonderful position. The building sits to the rear of the established gardens.

Particulars of Sale

Description

The property is a large, detached 3 storey building at the front with a large single story extension around a courtyard garden at the rear. As currently arranged, it provides 22 bedrooms.

The Ground Floor Comprises:

15 bedrooms and associated bathroom / wc facil ities, fully equipped kitchen and dining room, lounge and staff areas. Outside there is a kitchen storeroom and large double garage used as a laundry facil ity.

First Floor

7 bedrooms and associated bathroom / wc facil ities. Second Floor

Offices, with storage and separate attic storage space.

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all available.

Constraints

The property is affected by the following:

1. Tree Preservation Order 12/2005 referring to two trees at the front of the site.

2. Building Line - No building can be erected within 30 feet of Queen Edith’s Way.

More details available upon request.

Particulars of Sale

Tenure

Freehold with full vacant possession upon completion and agreement on remaining fixtures and fittings. Potential

The location and nature of the property provide a great opportunity for owner occupiers, developers and investors across a variety of sectors, including residential, medical, educational and religious, subject to planning permission. Planning

The current permitted use appears to be User Class C2 (Residential Institutions). A planning permission granted in 1985 for an extension to the main building appears to contain a restriction which prohibits the number of residents to 14.

Enquiries have been made of the local planning authority (which can be provided on request) that appear to demonstrate that this was intended to limit occupation in the extension only and that the condition was disapplied in subsequent planning obtained in 1988.

As a matter of practice until its closure, the residential nursing home at the property is believed to have housed up to 24 residents since at least 1997 when it was acquired by the present owner until its closure in January 2016, without objection from the local authority.

Prospective purchasers are required to satisfy themselves on all planning matters. Local Authority

Cambridge City Council. Price

Offers in excess of £2.95 million.

Methods of Sale

Interested parties to submit best and final offers in writing to be received by: 12pm on Wednesday 15th June 2016.

Proposals to be submitted to our clients' solicitors. Further details upon request. Company Sale

The property is owned by a company and therefore the Sale of the shares in the company, including the property may be considered. Further details upon request.

VAT

The property is not elected for VAT. EPC

The EPC rating is C (56) Further details available upon request. Viewing

Strictly via sole agents Bidwells

Enquiries to:

James Lankfer t: 01223 559558

or

Barry Woodhouse

t: 01223 559511

Floor Plans

Important Notice

These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property.

Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or

other consents. Bid\1\ells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales

(registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, 'Y\here a list of members is available for inspection.

Ground Floor

Second Floor

First Floor

Site and Location Plans The plans below are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only OS Licence No: ES100017734