Ware, Hertfordshire

An historic college campus with alternative use potential (subject to contract and planning).


Property Summary

All Nations Christian College is situated on a site of approximately 15 acres surrounded by the Easneye Estate in an attractive rural part of Hertfordshire. The site consists of a mixture of listed Victorian buildings in the Gothic Revival style and more recent buildings built primarily in the 1970s and 80s.

The site, with its original Victorian buildings, was purchased by the College in 1970 from the Buxton family, who still own and farm the surrounding Easneye Estate. The original buildings were designed by Sir Alfred Waterhouse, a prolific 19th Century architect of some note. Easneye House is reputed to be his first residential commission. Given its providence and architectural importance, Easneye House carries a Grade II* listing, whilst other important period buildings on site such as the former Stables and converted Coach House carry a Grade II Listing.

The Victorian mansion at the centre of the site provides an elegant focal point to the campus and features wonderful architecture with tall gables, impressive chimney stacks, ornate brickwork and stained-glass windows. Inside are grand former reception rooms and the magnificent reception hall with a dramatic oak staircase. Of particular note on the upper floors is the large atrium with galleried landings and crowned by a stained-glass lantern.

The former stables and coach house have been converted to offices and residential accommodation whilst numerous other buildings are in a variety of uses and offer flexibility of future use. In addition to the main college buildings there are a range of useful outbuildings plus ‘Oak Tree Cottages’ and ‘The Cedars’ offering outlying residential accommodation.

Situation
Nestled in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside, All Nations Christian College has for decades, been a peaceful and inspiring setting for learning, reflection, and community. Located on the beautiful Easneye Estate, just outside the historic market town of Ware, the college is surrounded by rolling parkland and mature woodlands.

Despite its tranquil rural setting, the property enjoys excellent transport connections. It is 2.6 miles to the A10, which leads north to Cambridge (33 miles distant) and south into London. Central London is about 35 miles away and it is just under 10 miles to Junction 25 of the M25 Motorway. Stansted Airport is about 19 miles away. It is less than 2 miles to St. Margarets railway station where direct trains to London Waterloo take from 31 minutes.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures and fittings, garden statuary, machinery etc. whether mentioned or not in these particulars are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation.

Data room
Interested parties may gain detailed information in relation to the property on request. Please contact the selling agent for access details.

Services
We understand that mains water, gas and electricity are connected.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure and possession
All Nations Christian College is for sale Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Local Authority
East Herts District Council.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves that may exist over the same whether disclosed or not. We understand there are no public rights of way that cross the property.

Planning
Information regarding planning and current use/designations is available in the data room.

Solicitors
Anthony Collins, 134 Edmund Street, Birmingham B3 2ES.

Legal costs
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.

VAT
Unless otherwise stated, all prices and quoted are exclusively of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves independently as to VAT in respect of this transaction.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP as sole selling agents: Bedford Office and London Office

Directions
Postcode – SG12 8LX

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