Lot 32
    Residential Development
    Museum Resource Centre
    14 Ryegate Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YG
    Still available. Please refer to Auctioneer for Reserve
     
    Number 1
    A Well Located Substantial Former Museum Measuring Approximately 13,888 sq. ft. (1,290 sq m). Offered with Planning Permission to Convert the Existing Property to Provide Nine Large Self-Contained Flats with Associated Parking.

    Description

    The property comprises a substantial part three, part five storey building formerly used as a museum. There is currently planning permission to create nine luxury apartments but we understand from the vendor and their planning adviser that an alternative scheme for 17 units would be considered favourably (subject to obtaining all relevant consents).

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Location

    The property is situated in a sought after position of this historic town. Colchester Castle and Castle Park are immediately to the east of the building. All Town Centre shops, leisure facilities and railway stations are within easy walking distance.

    Planning

    Colchester Borough Council granted the following planning permission (ref: 182869) on 26th July 2019:

    "For the conversion of the building from Class D1 (museum) to residential use (Class C3) (nine apartments) with associated demolition works; internal and external alterations; car/cycle parking and bin storage areas and infrastructure works."

    We have been told that the vendor's planning advisers are of the opinion that an alternative scheme for 17 units would be considered favourably.

    Proposed Accommodation

    Property Floor Accommodation
    Flat 1 Lower Ground Studio Flat (39 m2)
    Flat 2 Gound 2 Bed Flat (94 m2)
    Flat 3 Ground 2 Bed Flat (94 m2)
    Flat 4 Ground 2 Bed Flat (115 m2)
    Flat 5 First 2 Bed Flat (93 m2)
    Flat 6 Ground/First 2 Bed Flat (114 m2)
    Flat 7 Second 2 Bed Flat (110 m2)
    Flat 8 Second/Third 2 Bed Flat (118 m2)
    Flat 9 Third 2 Bed Flat (114 m2)
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