Church Street Oswestry, SY11

A former traditionally built Smithy in centre of the popular town of Oswestry. Currently utilised as a recording studio and offices, the building could be used for a number of uses, (STPP). The property provides ample parking for several vehicles.

DIRECTIONS
The property can be found at the rear of Prezzo's Restaurant in the centre of town on Church Street. Vehicular access is via the archway adjacent.

SITUATION
The property is set in the centre of the picturesque borderland town of Oswestry in a tucked away location. The town is the third largest in Shropshire with a former Borough popular of approximately 33,000 and town population of approximately 17,500 and has a wealth of character and facilities on offer. The town also benefits from easy access onto the A5/A483/A495 leading to the larger towns of Shrewsbury, Telford and the Midlands and north to Wrexham, Chester and beyond.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a former traditionally built, brick and stone Smithy. The property has been refurnished by the current owners sympathetically but has retained its historic purpose, where possible. As a result the building received a Civic Society Award at the time. One of the building's main features are the original cast iron windows.

GROUND FLOOR
Double timber doorway entrance into a small foyer.

RECORDING ROOM
With heavy sound insulation, ceiling mounted air conditioning unit, sliding glass doorway through to:
5.19m x 5.11m max (17'0" x 16'9" max)

PRINCIPAL ROOM
With acoustic block walling, heavy sound insulation, acoustic sloping ceiling, storage space.
4.56m x 6.74m (14'11" x 22'1")

KITCHEN/DINER
With separate fitted kitchen with surfaces, cupboards with single drainer sink unit. WC off with wash hand basin.
3.19m x 3.72m (10'5" x 12'2")

PRINCIPAL RECORDING ROOM
With substantial double glazed archway entrance to parking area, feature original heavy timber beams, air conditioning unit and perimeter trunking. Floor to ceiling height approximately 5.7m.
5.72m x 5.33m (18'9" x 17'5")

STORAGE AREA
With incoming 3 phase electrical supply. Staircase to mezzanine above.
2.69m x 1.59m (8'9" x 5'2")

Total gross internal floor area approximately 1,450 sq.ft. / 134.71 m.sq

Net internal floor arear approximately 1,311 sq.ft/ 121.80 m.sq.

FIRST FLOOR
Accessed internally from the buildings and separately via a high quality cast iron external staircase. Note that this is a solid pre-cast Bison beam and block floor, sound insulated and incorporating services below.

MAIN OFFICE ROOM
In a residential conversion, this could easily form a number of bedrooms.
12.95m x 5.72m (42'5" x 18'9")

STAFF MEETING ROOM/KITCHEN
With fitted kitchen and seating area.
2.50m x 2.0m (8'2" x 6'6")

GALLERIED AREA
Overlooking the principal recording room.
4.26m x 1.85m (13'11" x 6'0")

SEPARATE LADIES AND GENTS WC

Gross internal floor area approximately 1,009 sq.ft / 93.69 m.sq.

Net internal floor area approximately 965 sq.ft. / 89.65 m.sq.

Total Net Internal Floor Area Approximately 2,276 sq.ft. / 211.45 m.sq.

OUTSIDE AREA
The building has a substantial gravelled area to the front which, if used only for parking would create around 7 spaces or could equally well be used for amenity and gardens.

There is a pedestrian right of way via an adjoining separate alleyway leading onto Church Street, and a main vehicular access lane which is within the title. This leads onto Church Street via a right of way.

GENERAL REMARKS

TENURE
The freehold interest with vacant possession of the entire building and land.

BUSINESS RATES
The building has a rateable value of £11,000. The present owner does not have to pay rates for 2024/2025 as they are classed as a small business and therefore fall under the threshold. Interested parties should speak to the local Council - Shropshire Council on 0345 678 9003, to ascertain what level of business rates will be applicable. Concessions may apply.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are understood to be connected. No services have been tested.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment via the Agents, Halls, 20 Church Street, Oswestry, SY11 2SP - 01691 670320.

Tenure: Freehold

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