High Sreet, Thurlby

- Victorian Property used as a Youth Hostel Close to the Market Town of Bourne.

- Approximate Gross External Area of the buildings - 357m² (3,843 sq. ft.).

- Approximate Site Area 0.408 Hectares (1.01 Acres).

- The Buildings Require Extensive Refurbishment.

- Mature Garden with Extensive Driveway and Car Park.

VAT Please note that VAT will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

LOCATION The village of Thurlby is located three miles from the market town of Bourne and 10 miles south-west of the vibrant town of Stamford. 14 miles south of Thurlby is the city of Peterborough, which has rail connection services to London Kings Cross, taking approximately 50 minutes.

Thurlby offers local amenities including a Primary School, Veterinary Surgery, Post Office and Public House with Bourne close-by offering further facilities including an Academy and Grammar School, supermarkets, various shopping facilities and boutiques.

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The Thurlby Youth Hostel buildings extend to approximately 357m² (3,843sq.ft) (gross external area) and provide a fantastic opportunity for the redevelopment of the existing buildings or the development of the site (subject to planning). The total site area extends to approximately 0.408 hectares (1.01 acres) (subject to survey) with the potential for open field views to the south. The property requires extensive refurbishment but offers fantastic scope for a variety of uses (subject to planning). Car parking to the south side of the property.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation is set out across both a ground floor and first floor, with ground floor accommodation extending to the east.

SUMMARY OF THE PREVIOUS SITE LAYOUT: When used previously as a Youth Hostel, the room lay out plan was outlined as follows: -

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Foyer with Staircase
Lounge
Office 1
Reception Room
Kitchen with Staircase
Laundry Room 1
Laundry Room 2
Shower Room
W/C
Hallway
Bedroom 1
En Suite Shower & W/C
Seating Area
Bedroom 2
En Suite Shower & W/C
Staff Dorm Room 1
Staff Dorm Room 2

FIRST FLOOR
Staircase and Landing
Bedroom 3
En Suite Shower & W/C
Bedroom 4
Separate Shower Room & W/C

Further Stairs to:
Hallway
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 7
Shower Room
W/C

Approximate Total Site Area 1.01 Acres - Subject to Survey.

SERVICES The property has the benefit of mains services including water, foul drainage, electric and gas. However, none of the services of heating systems have been checked and all systems are currently drained down and isolated.

Interested parties are recommended to investigate the availability and cost of reconnecting services.

RATES Rateable Value: £3,600 (2023 Rating List). Interested parties are recommended to contact South Kesteven District Council regarding any business rates payable on 01476 406080.
Please note: The property is rated as Hostel and Premises for Business Rates purposes.

VAT We understand that VAT will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

VIEWINGS Strictly by prior appointment with the Vendor's Agents. Please contact the Commercial Department of R Longstaff & Co. Telephone number 01778 420206 or via email at kit@longstaff.com.

Please Note: There is currently no electricity switched on within the building and a lot of the windows have been boarded up therefore unfortunately viewings will be conducted by torch light and interested parties should equip themselves accordingly.

USE/POTENTIAL USE The property has most recently been used by the Youth Hostel Association and run as Thurlby Youth Hostel. The premises has been closed since 2020 and has been vacant since that time. The property, which is significant, provides opportunities for development/reconfiguration/reuse, subject to planning and interested parties are encouraged to contact South Kesteven District Council to discuss any questions that may arise.

TENURE The property is offered for sale with the benefit of Freehold tenure.

VAT Please note, VAT will be payable in addition to the sale.

POSSESSION Vacant possession will be available upon completion.

TREE PRESERVATION ORDER A number of the trees in the grounds to the south of the property are protected by Tree Preservation Orders - more details are available from the Selling Agent.

COVENANTS The property is offered For Sale without any form of covenants or uplift provisions etc.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property has the benefit of extensive grounds to the west and south sides. The total site extends to approximately 1.01 acres (subject to survey).