Former school gymnasium suitable for a wide range of uses including residential conversion

Substantial former school gymnasium offering numerous potential uses including residential conversion This substantial detached two storey building was originally built in 1931 as a school gymnasium with classrooms at first floor level. The building, which extends to approximately 481sq/m (5,180sq/ft), has a wide range of other potential uses including studio space, theatre, residential conversion or storage. Other potential uses may also be possible subject to obtaining suitable planning permission. The property will be sold with an area of garden and parking. A previous application for residential use was submitted to convert the property into four three storey townhouses. Details of the layout and other planning details can be found on the public access website of Breckland District Council, www.breckland.gov.uk/planning. The building is currently listed for use as a theatre for entertainment, music and dancing.

Tenure

Freehold

Location

Swaffham is a thriving market town well served by a comprehensive range of shopping facilities, all levels of schools and other amenities including a regular public transport system giving access to all other major local centres including Norwich and King's Lynn.

Description

Ground Floor

Entrance hall, main hall 8.5 metres x 22 metres, storage room and toilets. Staircase to first floor.

First Floor

Landing, two large classrooms and storage rooms.

Outside

Shared vehicular access leading to private garden and parking area.

Planning Permission

The most recent planning permission granted on the building from Breckland District Councl was grantedo n the 5th August 2013 for the use of the former gymnasium for public entertainment between the hours of 9:00am - 11:30pm Monday to Saturday and no later than 10:30pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays. All other consents and uses will be at the discretion of the local planning authorities. Listed building consent will be required prior to the commencement of any alternations.

Viewing

Please call the Auctioneers - 01603 505100

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Local Authority

Breckland District Council. Tel: 01362 695333

Solicitors

Ward Gethin Archer, 10-12 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JT, Ref: Mr S Wilson, Tel: 01553 660033

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - 0.3% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1,200 (£1,000+ VAT), payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.