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Prime development opportunity located in Great Malvern. Detached Victorian property, formerly used as boarding school accommodation.
Description
The property was most recently used school boarding accommodation. We understand from online enquiries the use class of The Mount falls under C2 institution. The site totals 0.56 acres (0.23 hectares) upon which a substantial Victorian properties sits, lending itself to a number of re-development options, subject to planning. The property dates from c. 1853s, presumably starting as a single dwelling, and has been used continuously as school boarding houses since 1948 when the current vendor acquired the property. 10,161 sq ft of total floorspace is provided.
The Mount comprises a former 19th century Victorian property, originally built in circa 1853. The property is architecturally imposing, traditional to the area, arranged over basement, ground, first, and second floor (attic) under a pitched slate roof. The property appears to have been extended on the south western corner to provide further boarding accommodation, the exact date of the extension is unknown.
The property provides in brief seventeen bedrooms (some bedrooms have been stud partitioned to provide further beds), nine bathrooms, two kitchens, two sitting rooms, laundry, and storage space. There is an internally accessed self contained one bedroom apartment on the ground floor. There is one central staircase within the property serving all floors, with further external staircases for fire escape only.
Within the boundary of, and connected to The Mount is a single storey corrugated metal sheeting construction forming a games and sitting room.
The property has mature gardens which are split level, the garden to the front is at ground floor level whereas the rear garden is nearing first floor level. You can walk around the entire property at ground floor level. The gardens to the rear are connected to those of Ryall House, at the front the properties are separated by mature shrubs and trees. There is on site parking at the front of the property on a tarmacked driveway. The plant room for the property is situated in the basement.
Location
The property is centrally located in Great Malvern, a historic Worcestershire spa town. Within close walking distance to the subject site there are a comprehensive range of amenities including Waitrose, a number of independent retailers, theatre, library, the Splash leisure complex, and Manor Park tennis club. There are a range of further amenities available in the wider town to cater for most needs.
Malvern offers schooling from both private and state sectors including; Malvern St James (isi Excellent), Malvern College (isi Excellent) and The Chase (ofstead Good). There is also a range of primary schools in the area.
Great Malvern railway station is located approximately 500m to the south east of the site, and provides regular direct intercity and commuter rail services to London Paddington, Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Worcester, as well as other destinations.
The site is situated within the Great Malvern Conservation Area, designated in recognition of the special architectural and historic interest of the area.
Square Footage: 10,161 sq ft

Additional Info
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Offers: Offers are invited by 12 noon on Thursday 19th of October 2023 for the freehold interest in the property.
The vendors preference is for an unconditional sale, however consideration will be given to alternate proposals if necessary. Offers are to be submitted for the attention of Tom Walker mrics, at Savills, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA. Please provide the following information with your offer: Solicitor Details, Proof of Funds, Timescales for Completion, Conditions (if any). Please note the owner reserves the right to not accept the highest, or indeed any offer received.
VAT: VAT is not payable on the purchase price
Viewing: Access is by appointment only and to be arranged through Savills
Commercial EPC rating: C
Contact: Should you have any queries in respect of the opportunity please do not hesitate to contact

- Potential development, subject to planning
- Detached Victorian property, formerly used as boarding accommodation
- Situated within the residential area of Great Malvern, close to the town centre.
- Total site area extends 0.56 acres (0.23 hectares), with 10,161 sq ft of existing floorspace.
- Offers Invited by 12 noon Thursday 19th of October 2023.
- Commercial EPC rating C