Long Street, Atherstone

CARTERS ESTATE AGENTS are delighted to offer for sale a part retail, part residential freehold property ideally located in the vibrant and historic town of Atherstone, Warwickshire. Conveniently located on the popular drive through high street with the A5 just a stones throw away offering great links to major road networks. The property offered for sale is known as 23 Long Street, a well-presented property with links dating back to 1547 (source available in branch) that has been well maintained by the current owners and must be viewed to appreciate. This substantial property is spread over three floors and comprises a flourishing retail show room with a prominent high street presence and a delightful two storey duplex apartment know as 1 Alvins Yard which boasts a balcony and private garden.

23 Long Street - 23 Long Street, Atherstone

Comprising a flourishing retail show room with a prominent high street presence, currently trading as ‘Chalk and Linen’. The business sells a variety of unique home and interior pieces, bespoke painted furniture and is a reputable stockist of the well know paint brand ‘Annie Sloan’. Despite the freehold interest being marketed, the business is not included in the advertised ‘Guide Price’.

1 Avins Yard

A unique and well-presented two storey duplex apartment with three reception areas and three double bedrooms with a balcony and a large enclosed private garden. The apartment has many original character features, with modern amenities and would make an ideal home for someone looking to live on site at the business or for additional rental income. Currently the property is privately rented to a long-term tenant who has kept the property in a superb condition over many years.

In greater detail –

Shop Display Area – Approx 63 sq. meters. A1/A2 Retail & Financial/Professional Services

The windows are single glazed in the retail shop with metal bars for security with Haverland energy efficient electric heaters.

Accessed off the main street with large, glazed display window to front and door leading to open plan display area, there is a part partition to create two areas to the front and a separate raised area to the rear of the shop and till area. There are various recesses with side window and door, and chimney breast. For heating there are two heaters plus a log burner.

Kitchen 7'1 x 6'6
With window to rear, sink inset unit and electric heater with door to
WC 6'4 x 2'8
Comprising a wash hand basin and toilet.

The Apartment – Council Tax Band A

The windows are UPVC double glazed, and the heating is gas central heating. Accessed via a secure key coded gate to the side entrance of the retail unit. There is a further gate leading to a courtyard garden with paving and many pleasant shrubs. The metal stairs lead to the apartment and covered decked balcony.

Door leads to entrance hall and

Kitchen 11'2 max x 9'10 max
Free standing antique pine styled units with Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine, two windows to the rear and a radiator with door to

Sitting Room/Bedroom Four 13 x 9'9 max
Decorative only slate fireplace, window to side and radiator, with access to kitchen and

Dining Room 10'9 x 8'9 min
With attractive staircase with exposed wood, window to rear and radiator and door leading to

Living Room 18'11 x 12'9
Feature fireplace housing fire with decorative pillars and hearth, two windows to the front with storage cupboard.

To the first floor:

Landing with exposed beams and doors to

Bedroom One 12'7 x 9'2
Double room with radiator and window to the front, interconnecting door to

Bedroom Two 12'3 x 9'9
Double room with radiator and window to the front, interconnecting door to

Bedroom Three 13'1 x 12'7 max
Double room with dressing area having fitted wardrobes with sliding mirror fronted doors, window to the rear and radiator, interconnecting door to

Bathroom
Comprising white spa bath, sink inset vanity unit, WC, separate shower unit with mains shower, tiled surrounds, radiator, wall mounted boiler concealed in cupboard and window to rear.

Outside
Raised seating area with decking and metal railings and lightning.

Garden
Set immediately to the rear of the property, private and enclosed with fencing, paved courtyard, shrub and flowered borders and pathway to gate and side access.

Tenant of apartment is currently paying a rent of £650 per month and will be served notice if required.

Rateable Value £6900 (VOA website)
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of North Warwickshire Borough Council to verify the current rates payable.
Legal Costs
Each side will bear their own legal costs.
EPC
Rating D