The property comprises two adjacent vacant four storey character buildings totalling approx. 11,342 sq. ft. G.I.A. with large rear garden.
18 and 19 Market Place were formerly interconnected, however, they have since been subdivided and are now accessed via separate entrances off Market Street.
The property was formerly occupied by HSBC Bank Plc as a retail branch with associated offices and residential accommodation. The property has been vacant since HSBC vacated in May 2017.
We understand the property was built in the late 19th century for Midland Bank and is predominantly of brick construction with dressed stone facade, surmounted by a multi pitched tiled roof. There are three timber entrance doors fronting Market Street and a gated side passageway leading to the rear garden.
18 Market Place is the former bank branch and provides an entrance hallway leading to the main bank chamber. Off the main bank chamber is the former manager's office and a separate ancillary office.
The main bank chamber provides open plan full floor to ceiling height space, with two ornate stained glass domes overhead.
There is a basement accessed via a staircase to the rear of the main bank chamber leading to two vault rooms, ancillary storage, and male and female WCs.
19 Market Place is the former bank manager's house, extending over ground, first, and second floor levels. The ground floor of the property comprises a small lobby area, two office rooms, store room, and a WC.
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