FOR SALE

Former Hylton Castle Library, Cowdray Road, North Hylton,

Sunderland, SR5 3PG

4,851 sq ft (451 sq m) former library and community centre

Occupation or redevelopment opportunities

Freehold

Sold with vacant possession

120,000 Guide Price

FORMER HYLTON CASTLE LIBRARY, COWDRAY

ROAD, NORTH HYLTON, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3PG
LOCATION

BUSINESS RATES

The property is located off Cranleigh Road in North

Hylton, within walking distance from the English Heritage
Site, Hylton Castle. North Hylton benefits from easy
access to the A19 and A1231 providing routes to the
centre of Sunderland and the wider north east region.

The property has a Rateable Value of 23,750. Rates

payable will be in the region of 11,700 p.a. however the
purchaser should rely on their own enquiries to confirm
the on-going liability.

DESCRIPTION

The Rateable Value of the property is currently assessed

as a library, if an alternate use is permitted the Valuation
Office Agency will reassess the Rateable Value. For
further advice please contact the Sunderland City Council
Rates Department on (0191) 520 5554.

The building is a detached, single storey, former library

and community centre. The building provides
approximately 4,851 sq. ft. GIA of floor space and
contains two large halls, kitchen facilities and male/female
WC facilities.

EPC

The building is on a site of approximately 0.41 acres

comprising of the building, external parking provided by
an area of hard standing and landscaped ground with a
perimeter fence.

PRICE

TENURE

VAT

The interest for sale is the freehold of the site held under
title number; TY374632.

PLANNING
The property was most recently used as a community
centre and a library prior to that. It is understood that the
property has D1 use under the General Use Classes
Order. In order to discuss your planning requirements it is
recommended that you contact the Sunderland City
Council Planning department on (0191) 520 5551.

HIGHWAYS
Prior consultation with Highways on the disposal of this
property has highlighted the potential requirement for a
purchaser to enter into a Section 278 agreement to alter
the surrounding adopted highway and street lighting
dependent upon the end use.
For further information on Section 278 agreements please
contact the Sunderland Council City & Neighbourhood
Team on (0191) 520 5550.

The property has an Energy Performance Rating of C.

A guide price of 120,000 has been set.

The property is not elected, therefore VAT will not be

payable on the purchase price.

FEES
The purchaser is to bear the Councils legal fees of 0.5%
of the purchase price or 1,250 + VAT, whichever is
higher.

VIEWING
The property can be viewed through appointment only by
contacting Adam Wilson on (0191) 561 2690 or
adam.wilson@sunderland.gov.uk.

TIMESCALE
Should an offer be accepted, exchange of contracts will
occur within 8 weeks and the purchaser will enter into a
conditional contract. The purchaser will have to submit a
planning application (if required) within 12 weeks of an
offer being accepted. Completion will occur within 2
weeks of exchange of contracts or if planning permission
is required, 2 weeks after the receipt of permission.

FORMER HYLTON CASTLE LIBRARY, COWDRAY

ROAD, NORTH HYLTON, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3PG
EVALUATION OF OFFERS
Offers submitted should contain;
1.

Proposed Use

2.

Financial Bid

3.

Evidence of Funds/Finance

Offers will be assessed firstly by the proposed use, any

proposals which are deemed not suitable for the site will
be disregarded. The financial level of the remaining offers
will then be considered.
Offers must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked
with Tender for the Former Hylton Castle Library,
Cowdray Road to:
Head of Planning and Property
Room 2.74
Civic Centre
Sunderland
SR2 7DN
No later than 12:30pm on 07/10/2016
Please note the envelope must not have any marking on it
which could identify the sender, it should only show the
above address.

FORMER HYLTON CASTLE LIBRARY, COWDRAY

ROAD, NORTH HYLTON, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3PG
WARRANTY
The Council in its capacity as Local Authority for the City of Sunderland and as owner of the property described for its self,
its servants and agents give notice that:
1.

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars, the
Council offers no guarantee of accuracy. You are accordingly advised to visit the property before submitting an
application to satisfy yourself regarding physical conditions, services etc. The particulars are set out as a general
outline for the guidance of perspective purchasers and do not in anyway constitute an offer or contract or part
thereof.

2.

The Council do not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer received and will accept no responsibility for any
expenditure incurred by any interested party in relation to the submission of any offer, whether successful or not.

3.

The Council do not give any guarantee for the current or proposed use for the property

4.

No person in the employment of the Council has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty in
relation to the opportunity.

5.

No responsibility is taken for any inaccuracy or expenses incurred in viewing or preparing a bid for this property.

These particulars were prepared in August 2016.