For Sale
St. Marys Hall,
Eastern Road,
Brighton BN2 5JJ
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Development
2.48 Acres (1 Hectares)
- Comprising part of a former school site more recently owned and used by the NHS for a mix of commercial and residential use.
- Substantial site of approx. 2.48 acres (1.08 hectares).
- A range of existing buildings in a mix of residential and commercial uses including the attractive Grade II listed St Mary's Hall building.
- Submission made for inclusion of the site in the new City Plan, which is currently in consultation, for Residential Development.
Location
The property is located in the Kemp Town district of Brighton, approximately 1.5 miles to the east of the city centre in a predominantly residential neighbourhood.
It is situated on the northern side of Eastern Road with Brighton College Nursery and Pre-prep School to its west and The Royal Sussex County Hospital just beyond that.
Brighton city centre and the A23(M) is located at the western end of Eastern Road, approx. 1.1 miles. Brighton railway station is located 1.5 miles to the northwest and the seafront is within 350 metres to the south.
Description
Unique Development Opportunity in the Heart of Brighton
Accommodation
St Mary's Hall Boarding school for girls was built in the 1830s on land given by the Marquess of Bristol. The property is made up of a number of buildings of differing age, manner of construction and use.
We have been advised the following Gross Internal Floor Areas:
| Description | Sq Ft | Sq M |
|---|---|---|
| Main Building - Lower Ground Floor | 9246 | 858.95 |
| Main Building - Ground Floor | 6835 | 634.97 |
| Main Building - First Floor | 6092 | 565.95 |
| Main Building - Second Floor | 5500 | 510.95 |
| Elliott House - Lower Ground Floor | 3831 | 355.9 |
| Elliott House - Ground Floor | 3788 | 351.91 |
| Elliott House - First Floor | 3821 | 354.97 |
| Elliott House - Second Floor | 3821 | 354.97 |
| Hall & Music Rooms - Ground Floor | 7954 | 738.93 |
| Hall & Music Rooms - First Floor | 1572 | 146.04 |
| Art Block - Ground Floor | 1722 | 159.97 |
| Art Block - First Floor | 1722 | 159.97 |
| Elliot Wing - Ground Floor | 1528 | 141.95 |
| Elliot Wing - First Floor | 1485 | 137.96 |
| Robinson Wing - Ground Floor | 1873 | 174 |
| Martin House - Ground Floor | 915 | 85 |
| Martin House - First Floor | 915 | 85 |
| Mary Bryan Theatre - Ground Floor | 1195 | 111.02 |
| Total | 63,815 | 5,928.41 |
Energy Performance Rating
EPC's are available on the Dataroom.
Planning
The site had been used as a School (Class F1) before being acquired by Brighton and Sussex Universities Hospitals Trust who subsequently secured planning consent (BH2010/01833) for a 'Change of use from class D1 education to class B1office use with residential accommodation and retention of swimming pool and tennis courts.' This application was approved on 18 October 2010 with conditions including the following:
The residential accommodation approved in Venn House and Elliott House shall only be occupied by employees of the applicant and their visitors.
The parking spaces shown on the approved plans shall be marked out and retained for use by the occupants of the site or their visitors; none of the parking spaces approved shall operate on a pay and display basis; also no overflow parking shall be permitted in the existing tennis courts nor on any other areas of open space within the site - In order to retain and protect existing areas of outdoor open space.
(NB - the swimming pool, tennis courts & Venn House don't form part of the land to be sold).
St Mary's Hall School and attached railings, terraces and piers, Eastern Road was listed Grade II on 20 August 1971 for its special architectural or historic interest. The site abuts the East Cliff Conservation Area to the south.
BDP Architects have liaised with and submitted the site to Brighton & Hove City Council for allocation for residential development in the new City Plan. Which is currently in consultation.
Terms
Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the site on a subject to contract basis only. It is intended that the site will be sold with vacant possession.
VAT
Rents and prices are quoted exclusive of, but may be subject to VAT.
Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017
Due to Government legislation, we are legally obliged to undertake Anti-Money Laundering checks on prospective Purchasers / Tenants where a transaction has a capital value of €15,000 (Euro) or more or a rental value of €10,000 (Euro) per calendar month or more. This includes checking proof and source of funds. Please note that we need to obtain the relevant information and record this on file before a transaction can be contracted.
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Please note that whilst we endeavour to confirm the prevailing approved planning use for properties we market, we can offer no guarantees in this regard. Planning information is stated to the best of our knowledge. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in respect of planning issues.
We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the local authority to verify the above and the level of business rates payable in view of possible transitional arrangements and any reliefs.