Ramsey Road: St. Ives

THE FORMER CHURCH HALL & SCHOOL HOUSE
4 & 4(B) RAMSEY ROAD, ST IVES, PE27 5BZ

LOCATED IN A CONSERVATION AREA
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE TOWN CENTRE &
THE RIVER GREAT OUSE WITH ITS WIDE RANGE OF LEISURE FACILITIES

PLANNING CONSENT GRANTED
for the
CONVERSION OF THE HALL INTO
TWO SPACIOUS 3-BEDROOM DWELLINGS
& for the
GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION OF THE
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE

THE HISTORIC MARKET TOWN OF ST. IVES, which has a population of around 18,000, is located on the A.1123, about 7 miles east of Huntingdon and 16 miles north-west of Cambridge via the A.1307/A.14. The town has a wide range of facilities including a leisure centre, several schools and a variety of hotels, restaurants and pubs. It is on the guided bus route which terminates at Cambridge North railway station with connecting train services to London (Liverpool Street, St. Pancras and King's Cross). There is also a main line railway station at Huntingdon with trains to King's Cross in just over one hour. The town is also on the River Great Ouse which provides a variety of leisure activities.

THE FORMER CHURCH HALL AND SCHOOL HOUSE are believed to be of Victorian origin and are located in a Conservation Area opposite the Grade I Listed All Saints' Parish Church.

PLANNING PERMISSION was granted by Huntingdonshire District Council on the 24th April 2024 under Reference 23/01699/FUL for the conversion of the Hall into two 3-bedroom dwellings and for the extension of the semi-detached Old School House to provide additional ground floor space from accommodation at present forming part of the Hall.
A copy of the planning consent is available for inspection at the Agent's offices, or is available to download from Huntingdonshire District Council's planning portal.

THE ACCOMMODATION is as currently as follows (N.B. All dimensions are approximate) :-

THE HALL

Entrance Lobby: 11' 2” (3.40m) x 9' 9” (2.97m), max;
L-shaped Hall: 83' x 22' (25.30m x 6.71m), average, plus 13' 1” x 6' 8” (3.99m x 2.03m) and 11' 4” x 5' 8” (3.45m x 1.73m);
Kitchen: 18' (5.49m) x 14' 1” (4.29m), max;
Male Cloakroom: 11' 10” (3.61m) x 7' 3” (2.21m), widening to 10' 7” (3.23m);
Female Cloakroom: 10' 7” (3.23m) x 6' 9” (2.06m), max;
Disabled Cloakroom: 6' 2” (1.88m) x 4' 11” (1.50m), min.

THE FORMER SCHOOL HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch; Entrance Hall: 11' x 4' 10”; (3.35m x 1.47m)
Lounge: 13' 1” (3.99m) x 10' 11”, (3.33m), min;
Dining Room: 13' 1” x 10' 11” (3.99m x 3.33m);
Kitchen: 9' 6” x 7' 3” (2.90m x 2.21m) with Utility/Pantry (off): 6' 6” x 4' (1.98m x 1.22m).

FIRST FLOOR

Landing:
Bedroom 1: 13' 1” (3.99m) x 10' 11” (3.33m), min;
Bedroom 2: 10' 11” x 6' 11” (3.33m x 2.11m).
Bathroom: 8' 3” x 7' 3” (2.52m x 2.21m).

GARDENS

Enclosed front and side garden areas with access via the front curtilage of the adjoining Church Hall. Rear yard with paved area and lawn.

VIEWING

Viewing is only by prior appointment with the Agents.
Please allow up to 48 hours for access to be arranged.

SERVICES

It is understood that all mains services are either connected, or are available for connection to the property and that drainage is to the public sewer.

COUNCIL TAX

The School House is currently assessed as Band 'A' for Council Tax and is payable to Huntingdonshire District Council.

The Hall is not liable for Business Rates at present as it is occupied by a Registered Charity.

ARCHITECT'S DRAWINGS

Drawing 1792/4/08 referred to in the planning consent and reproduced on Page 3 of these particulars was produced by Basil Samila, of Headley Stokes Associates, “Ferrar House”, 70 High Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3DL.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

The sale of the property will be subject, inter alia, to the following conditions:-

1. Contract.
2. The approval of the purchase price by All Saints' Parochial Church Council and the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance.
3. Nothing shall be done, suffered or permitted thereon which is, or is likely to become a nuisance, annoyance or source of disturbance to the Minister conducting or those attending divine service or other ancillary functions in the Parish Church of All Saints or the churchyard surrounding the same.
4. The property shall be used for private residential purposes only and not more than three dwellings including the existing former School House shall be created on its conversion.

TENURE

We are informed by the Vendor that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be given on completion of sale.

NOTES

None of the appliances or services have been tested and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves that they are in working order.

The plans included in these particulars are intended as an approximate guide only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.