Church Street, Oswestry

An iconic and imposing Grade II listed mixed-use town centre property extending to around 8,000 sq feet and offering versatile residential/commercial potential (LA consent permitting), in a prominent position overlooking St. Oswald's churchyard, with gated car parking.

General Remarks - 40 - 42 Church Street is a renowned landmark of Oswestry town centre, prominently located alongside the historic Grade II* listed St.Oswald’s Church.

The heart of the building is understood to have been constructed in circa 1660 as a town residence for the noted Mr Edward Lloyd, of the Llanforda Esate, who, it is said, travelled to his home on a coach drawn by hounds. The site later found fame as a coaching inn, appropriately named “The Coach and Dogs” and served travellers along the old London to Holyhead road. The building has, over the years, evolved and grown and, today, serves as the headquarters of Textile Express, a thriving retail and internet business; vestiges of the property’s diverse and eclectic history are much in evidence throughout.

The property now boasts approximately 8,000 square feet of supremely versatile residential and commercial space, all of which offers untold potential for development, conversion, or separation into smaller self-contained units (LA consent permitting).

Situation - Occupying a highly desirable position within the historic north Shropshire market town of Oswestry, the property lies peacefully against the backdrop of St.Oswalds church whilst enjoying the benefits of fronting onto vibrant Church Street. Oswestry is the third largest town in the county and, as such, attracts a multitude of visitors and residents looking to enjoy the array of local amenities and attractions. Oswestry is well-served by transport links, particularly so via the A5, which runs alongside the town and allows easy access to the larger centres of Shrewsbury, Wrexham and Chester, with the city of Liverpool being reachable by car in around an hour.

Schooling - The property lies within close proximity to a number of well-regarded educational facilities, with Oswestry School, one of the earliest founded in England, located around 0.2 miles away; further to this are a wide number of both state and private schools, including Moreton Hall, The Marches School, Ellesmere College, The Meadows Primary, and Packwood Haugh School.

Property - Dating back to the mid-1600’s, 40-42 Church Street has, over the subsequent four centuries been amended, improved, and extended, with each new generation leaving their distinctive mark on the building in line with the fashions of the day, to now offer an almost unrivalled level of prestigious town centre accomodation.

Fronting onto Church Street is the oldest portion of the building, which now comprises a range of offices and reception rooms all situated over two generously proportioned floors, with the first floor boasting a truly magnificent Living/Reception Room replete with log burner and a delightful array of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, with windows facing onto the neighbouring churchyard.

Adjoining the original building to the east is a later “red brick” addition, this believed to date to around circa 1700; initially constructed as an extension to the town house and retaining many traditional features, this aspect of the building now contains, on the ground floor, a further Reception Room, along with kitchen, cloakrooms, and stores, with access afforded via the Rear Lobby onto the Courtyard. Located directly above this, and measuring approx. 900 sq ft, is a four-bedroom maisonette containing the architectural gem of the building: a full height window spanning the three storeys.

The north side of the building is now utilised as a shop floor/showroom on the ground floor with work space above but is understood to have initially served as the livery yard for the coaching inn. At present this aspect is divided into five spacious rooms with the most westerly room enjoying tremendous full height ceilings.

The most recent addition to 42 Church Street is an approximately 1600 sq ft single storey extension adjoining the “livery building”, a development borne of the original stables and currently utilised as a showroom and offering further pedestrian access via the carpark.

Outside - The property sits within grounds extending, in all, to approximately 0.21 acres, or thereabouts, with the outside space largely given over to car parking which is retained within brick walls inset with railings, with further security offered by full height metal gates. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the property is provided via Upper Brook St, with further pedestrian accesses available from Church Street.

Development Potential - The setting and proportions of the building would offer a variety of future development possibilities, both residential and commercial (LA consent permitting). With options as varied as Restaurants, Offices, smaller Retail Units, or residential dwellings, or perhaps a combination of these.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure And Possession - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, drainage, gas, and electricity

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From the Mile End roundabout, take the Shrewsbury Road into Oswestry, leaving the next roundabout at the second exit and contuinung until reaching a set of traffic light where Shrewsbury Road bifurcates into Victoria Street and the B4579, here take the left hand of the fork and carry on until the Church Street/Upper Brook Street crossroads, where the property can be found on the right hand side, identified by a Halls “For Sale” board.

Boundaries, Roads, And Fences - The Purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor, nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.

Rights Of Way & Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these sale particulars or not.

Listing/Conservation Area - We understand that the property sits within the town’s Conservation Area and is Grade II Listed (List Entry Number: 1054336)

Epc - Current EPC rating C (71).

Rateable Value - £14,250 (April '23 - Present (correct at time of writing))

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW.