Stanhope House, Mark Rake, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 2DN

LOCATION
Stanhope House sits on the corner of Mark Rake, just off Spital Road, adjacent to the A41 (New Chester Road) on the outskirts of Bromborough Village and close to the entrance of Wirral International Business Park and The Croft Retail & Leisure Park. The A41 provides direct road links via the Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels to Liverpool city centre (8 miles), with Chester 12 miles to the north. Bromborough is situated between junctions 4 & 5 of the M53 accessed directly off the A41. Bromborough Village provides a variety of local amenities. The Croft Retail and Leisure Park provides 450,000 sq ft of facilities accompanied by more than 1,200 car parking spaces with a wide variety of well known operators such as Dunelm, Currys, Next, JD Sports, Boots, Nandos, KFC, McDonalds, Odeon Cinema, Pure Gym and Sports Direct to name but a few.  Surrounding The Croft Park is the Wirral International Business Park which covers 830 acres dedicated to business and industry and is one of the biggest locations of its type in the region.

DESCRIPTION
Stanhope House is one of Wirral's most important Grade II Listed properties and a prime example of Elizabethan architecture dating back to 1693. This appealing and attractive property is built entirely of strong red sandstone and stands over 3 floors. A particular feature, and  highly desirable element of the subject property, is the fact that it sits in its own grounds surrounded by a sandstone wall and gated access which provides a large gravelled car park to the front with lawned garden area beyond (potential for further car parking). There is additional car parking also to the side of the property.

Internally, the original features of the property are highly impressive including beautiful highly detailed and elaborate oak panelling to many areas, sandstone mullioned windows and an imposing and impressive fire place said to be taken from Chillingham  Castle, Northumberland. At ground floorlevel the accommodation comprises an entrance / reception area, large and spacious board / meeting room, private offices, WC facilities and a large rear storeroom. At first floor level there are a series of private offices and further WC facilities. The third floor of Stanhope House provides a large and completely open plan office area.

This is a highly unusual opportunity to purchase an exceptional period property set in its own grounds with excellent on-site car parking and is suitable for continued office use or a variety of other uses subject to the necessary consents.

ACCOMMODATION
The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice as follows:

Ground Floor: 1,197 sq ft (111.2 sq m)
First Floor: 618 sq ft (47.4 sq m)
755 sq ft (70.1 sq m)

Total: 2,570 sq ft (238.7 sq m) 

PRICE
£475,000 exclusive

TENURE
We are advised that the property is held freehold.

VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of, and may be liable to, VAT at the standard rate prevailing.

BUSINESS RATES
The Valuation Office Agency Website has assessed the Rateable Value at £26,000 creating an estimated rates payable of £11,232 per annum.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE
An Energy Performance Certificate is in the process of being prepared and is available upon request.