WESTHORPE HouseMARLOW • BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Westhorpe HouseMARLOW ROAd • MARLOW • SL7 3RQ
An imposing Grade II Listed office building with potential for alternative uses
Available for sale/to let
AccommodationApproximately 31,937 sq ft (2,967 sq m) GIA
Main House Comprising 20,535 sq.ft (approx NIA) of office accommodation across 3 interconnected buildings
Coach House Comprising 4,027 sq.ft (approx NIA) of further office accommodation arranged over two floors
Parking for 97 cars
In all about 5.4 acres
These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statementsof fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.
Brock House, 57 High StreetMaidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1JT
Cliff Jackson MRICS [email protected]
01628 678 183
55 Baker StreetLondon w1u 8AN
Emma Cleugh MRICS [email protected]
020 7861 5433
Jack [email protected]
020 7861 5443
Situation (All distances and times approximate)
• Marlow1.5miles• CentralLondon35miles• Henley-on-Thames9miles• Beaconsfield7miles• HighWycombe5miles• Reading15miles• M40(J4)3miles• M4(J8)8miles
• Beaconsfield(Marylebone19mins)• Maidenhead(Paddington26mins)
• Heathrow21miles• Northolt22miles
• StokePark• WinterHillGolfClub• FlackwellHeathGolfClub• HarleyfordGolfClub• BadgemoreGolfClub• TempleGolfClub• HenleyGolfClub• HuntercombeGolfClub• BeaconsfieldGolfClub
• Windsor• Newbury• Ascot•WycombeAirPark
• MarlowRowingClub• LeanderClub• MarlowRegatta• HenleyRoyalRegatta• DorneyLakeandwaterskiingatMarlow Sailing Club
Situationwesthorpe House is situated just 1.5 miles east from the popular town of Marlow which sits on the bank of the River Thames, a convenient 35 miles from London and onthedoorstepofMaidenheadandHenley-on-Thames.The residents of Marlow enjoy a historic High Street and a wealth of shops, boutiques, cafes and celebrated restaurants.
The property is situated to the east of the A404 which provides fast access to junction 4 of the M40 (3 miles) and junctions 8/9 of the M4 (7 miles).
Marlow is a thriving business location being within close proximity of Maidenhead, High wycombe and London.
westhorpe House is a Grade II listed building built in the classical style, with modern extension to the rear and is set in extensive landscaped gardens and grounds. It isbelieveditwasoncethehomeofFieldMarshalSir
George Nugent and later became the uK head office of Lexmark.
The property provides 27,615 sq ft of office accommodationacross3inter-connectedbuildings.In addition, there is a Coach House providing a further 4,316 sq ft of office/storage space as well as on site car parking for 97 cars.
The main building provides accommodation arranged over 5 floors. There is an 8 person passenger lift in addition to the main staircase. The modern extension to the rear, built in 1987 is arranged over 3 floors with a separate entrance and reception area. There is a 10 person passenger lift in this part of the building. The “link” building is arranged over 2 floors, providing office space in an open plan configuration and features suspended ceilings, recessed lighting and raised floors.
Ground FloorFirst Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.
First Floor
COACH HOUSE
Ground Floor
Planning UseIn planning use terms, the established use of westhorpe House is currently B1(a) office use as defined in the Town and Country Planning (use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The main building is a Grade II Listed Building; it is considered that part demolition of the rear extension might be feasible as long as any replacement build respects the character and setting of the Listed Building. Any development at the site will also need to respect its location within the Green Belt. In summary, westhorpe House is suitable for continued use as B1(a) office use. Alternative uses and development including country house hotel, retirement village and permutations of uses including residential could be possible subjecttosecuringthenecessaryplanningpermissions.Formore information please see the Planning Report on the bespoke website.
Building Floor Sq.m. Sq.ft.
Principal building Basement 82.1 884
Ground 866.0 9,322
First 839.1 9,032
Period section Second 226.4 2,437
Modern extension Second 334.4 3,599
Third 217.5 2,341
Total 2,565.5 2,7615
Coach House Ground 199.8 2,151
First 201.2 2,166
Total 401.0 4,316
Grand Total 2,966.5 31,931
ServicesIt is our understanding that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are provided. However, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that services are available and adequate for the property.
Local authority WycombeDistrictCouncilistheLocalPlanningAuthority.
PostcodeSL7 3RQ
VATwe understand that the property is elected for VAT and therefore VAT will be payable on the purchase price.
Energy Performance CertificatesWesthorpeHouse:D
Office extension: G
Coach House: C
The EPC is available on the dedicated website.
InspectionThe property may be inspected by prior appointment throughtheVendor’sjointsellingagents,KnightFrankLLP or Lambert Smith Hampton. Prospective purchasers should be aware that inspections are made entirely at their own risk and no liability is accepted by the vendor or their agent.
Further InformationPlease visit our website: www.inst.knightfrank.com/westhorpe
Measurements and calculations are carried out in accordance with RICS guidelines. Whilst every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, all figures are for reference only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Figures calculated from existing information.
Schedule of Gross Internal Area
Important Notice1.Particulars:Theseparticularsarenotanofferorcontract,norpartofone.YoushouldnotrelyonstatementsbyKnightFrankLLPintheparticularsorbywordofmouthorinwriting(“information”)asbeingfactuallyaccurateabouttheproperty,itsconditionoritsvalue.NeitherKnightFrankLLPnoranyjointagenthasanyauthoritytomakeanyrepresentationsabouttheproperty,andaccordinglyanyinformationgivenisentirelywithoutresponsibilityonthepartoftheagents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properlydealtwithandthatallinformationiscorrect.4.VAT:TheVATpositionrelatingtothepropertymaychangewithoutnotice.KnightFrankLLPisalimitedliabilitypartnershipregisteredinEngland with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, w1u 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Particulars dated: March 2015. Photographs dated: 2012.
TenureWesthorpeHouseisforsaleFreeholdwithVacantPossession. The Vendor may consider sale on a leasehold basis by way of a new lease on terms to be agreed.
Fixtures and fittingsAny items of furniture or other items left in the properties will become the responsibility of the purchaser on completion.
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