Bellstone Court, Shrewsbury, SY1

Description

The Morris Hall is a recently listed Grade II early 20th century meeting room with additional commercial and residential accommodation comprising let office space and a flat. The Hall takes its name from James Kent Morris (1872-1935) of the Morris Company of Shrewsbury, a notable local socialist politician, and was built in 1933. The Hall was designed to appear as two attached sections: an older, medieval style hall to the north, and a Tudor house to the south. Care was taken to employ local craftsmen using traditional methods to build the hall. The rear part of the hall, which is visible only from the small back garden, is of a much more standard utilitarian style and finish than the front, although constructed at the same time. Much of the building material was reclaimed from older buildings. The interior is richly decorated in medieval and Tudor styles, featuring elaborate joinery, wood panelling, and a ribbed ceiling in the hall. A memorial to J.K. Morris is displayed (truncated)

Location

The property is situated within the heart of Shrewsbury, to the rear of Bellstone between Old Bank Buildings and St Chad's Church. Situated within the town's historic river loop, to the immediate west of the town centre, surrounding properties comprise a mix of retail, hospitality and office spaces with other residential buildings. The property is accessed off Bellstone via an arched gated pedestrian passage into and enclosed courtyard. There is no parking at the property, but public parking is located across from Bellstone at Rowley's Mansion.

Planning

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority.

Tenure

The property is held Freehold (Title Number SL238823 and SL182539).

Accommodation

The Morris Hall extends in total to approximately 3,766 sq ft (349.9 sq m) and 1 Bellstone Court extends in total to approximately 1006 sq ft (93.5 sq m).

EPC

Morris Hall – E Morris Hall Flat – D Suite 1 – E Suite 2 – G Suite 3 – G

VAT

It is our understanding that the property is not elected for VAT.

Business Rates

Interested parties should rely on their own investigations through the local authority. Shropshire Council Tel: .

Services

We understand that the property benefits from mains water, gas, electricity, and sewage. Purchasers are to rely on their own investigations.

Legal Costs

Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

Local Authority

Shropshire County Council.

Viewings

By appointment through Berrys. Please contact the agent (contact details below) to arrange an appointment.