163 Chatham Street, L7 7AZ
Location
The property is located in the Canning ward of the city and is in a quiet, characterful Georgian Street situated just of Myrtle Street. The property is within walking distance of the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, the Royal Liverpool Hospital, and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The location is highly desirable for students, professionals, and academics, and is just a short walk from Liverpool City Centre, amenities and transport links.
Description
The property, most recently used as an 11-bedroom student HMO, is now vacant and offers excellent scope for redevelopment (subject to the necessary consents).
This elegant mid-terrace property is Grade II Listed and lies within the Canning Street Conservation Area, reflecting its architectural and historic significance. The listing can be found on the Historic England website under reference 1356333.
The property retains many period features, including sash windows, high ceilings, and an original cast iron range, and benefits from generous room sizes and rear garden space.
Basement - Kitchen, living /dining room, utility room, store room, access to rear garden.
Ground Floor - Entrance hallway, 4 bedroom, shower room / WC and access to the rear garden.
First Floor - 3 bedrooms, living / dining room, kitchen, shower room / WC
Second Floor - 4 bedrooms, shower room / WC
Outside - Enclosed rear yard and garden with lawn and paved areas.
FORMAL OFFERS & SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Formal written offers are sought from interested parties who are required to provide the following information:
- Full details of the individual/company.
- A financial offer for the property.
- Details of planned use for the property.
1. Liverpool City Council would consider all offers based on best consideration and above. In compliance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council must achieve best consideration for all disposals.
2. The Council is not bound to accept the highest or any offer made. (The Council has a duty to achieve best consideration taking into consideration the scheme and what benefits the public. However, no offer less than best consideration will be considered).
3. The Council reserves the right to shortlist the submitted offers pending future negotiation.
4. The Council reserves the right to end the tender process at any time.
5. Interested parties are expected to complete and pass the Councils Due Diligence process.
Site Area
To be confirmed. Measurements and areas stated above may be approximate and purchasers should make their own accurate measurements. Purchasers should seek specialised advice regarding value and surveys of site.
Tenure
Liverpool City Council would consider all offers based on reasonable market value. The City Council have a duty to obtain best value/consideration for all disposals in compliance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council.
The City Council owns the freehold of the site, and it is the intention of the Council to dispose of the freehold title.
Offers
GUIDE PRICE: £350,000+
Fees
ADDITIONAL COSTS: All sales are subject to the payment of the City Councils surveyor fees at a minimum of 5% of the sale price and legal fees at a minimum of 4% + VAT of the sale price.
Rates
Please contact the below website for further information on business rates - https://liverpool.gov.uk/business/business-rates/
Planning
Interested parties should also make themselves aware of relevant planning policies relating to primarily residential area (policy H7) and conservation area (policy HD1) in this location, including the Liverpool City Local Plan -
The Liverpool Local Plan 2013–2033 - Liverpool City Council/
The Planning Authority provide a pre-application service, details of which are on the attached link below. Any planning enquiries should be made through this process -
Viewing Arrangements
All enquiries and for further information please contact:
Email address: Ian.Hodgson@liverpool.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH