Formally part of King Edward VI Grammar School, the property forms part of the Louth Conservation Area and comprises two inter-communicating Grade II listed early 19th century brick built double fronted properties with later additions.
Predominantly arranged over ground and first floor the accommodation provides a number of well appointed gracious rooms typical of the period with attractive architectural features, including Doric column porch with paired fluted columns, sash windows and period fireplaces.
Of particular note is the double height hall with vaulted ceiling inter-communicating with both properties and the attractive vestibule and entrance hall with encaustic tiled flooring in The Limes.
To the rear is a self contained residential unit arranged over ground and first floor and accessed via a communal courtyard off Schoolhouse Lane together with a means of escape into the above property.
There is an attractive cedar garden to the front together with walled garden to the rear and in all we calculate the site area to be 0.292 hectares (0.722 acres).
Location
The property is located within a few minutes walk of St James’ and the town centre occupying a prominent corner site at its junction with Westgate and Schoolhouse Lane.
Louth is a market town within the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire. Known as the capital of the Lincolnshire Wolds, it is situated where the ancient trackway Barton Street crosses the River Lud, and has a total resident population of approximately 17,000.
It is a prosperous and historic market town, some 16 miles from Grimsby, 23 miles from Skegness, 22 miles from Lincoln and 65 miles from Nottingham. It also has an increasing popular tourist centre and is located at the junction of a number of trunk roads including the A16, A157 and the A153.
Historically, Louth dates back to Saxon times with much of the town centre lined with brick buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries and the town’s skyline dominated by the Parish Church of St James’ the spire of which is 295 ft tall, making it reputedly the tallest parish church in the United Kingdom and second only to Salisbury Cathedral in terms of spire height.
Accommodation
Measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition), we calculate the property provides the following net internal area:
1,125 sq m (12,109 sq ft)
(excluding basement / boiler room)
Terms
The property is available on a freehold basis.
The position with regards to VAT is reserved at all times and interested parties are advised to seek independent advice in relation to this matter.
Specification
- Attractive Market Town location
- Redevelopment opportunity suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning permission
- Architectural features
- Site area extending to 0.292 hectares (0.722 acres)