The Water Tower, off De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex. Offers in Excess of £250,000 for the Freehold.

    

  

HISTORIC WATER TOWER OFFERING SCOPE FOR CONVERSION TO A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING (SUBJECT TO RENEWED PLANNING PERMISSION) AND ENJOYING GLORIOUS PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE

 

 A unique opportunity to purchase this fine water tower, constructed in 1914 to improve pressure for fire fighting and originally located in the grounds of Chequer Mead School and now adjoining St. Swithuns Car Park.

 The tower is constructed of inner brick work with stone blocks on the outside and electricity is laid on. A metallic staircase, with a further spiral staircase at the top leads to a flat roofed roof terrace with panoramic views towards the Ashdown Forest and the town itself.

 Planning Permission was granted on the 26th July 1993 to convert the tower into a 4 bedroomed dwelling, although this has since expired. Potential purchasers will need to liaise with the Planning Department of Mid Sussex District Council in Haywards Heath. (01444 458166)

 The present owner has carried out a number of improvements to prepare for the necessary renovation work to begin. This includes the removal of the original water tank, gas and electricity, a new water supply and mains drainage. A new roof has also been installed.

 The original approved plans provided for 6 floors were as follows:-

 Front door to                            ENTRANCE LOBBY, CLOAKROOM, RECEPTION ROOM 15’ x 10’

 FIRST FLOOR:                     BEDROOM 15’ x 9’3, ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

 SECOND FLOOR                 BEDROOM 15’ x 9’6

 THIRD FLOOR                    BEDROOM 13’6 x 10’3

 

FOURTH FLOOR                 BEDROOM 10’ x 10’ WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM

 

FIFTH FLOOR                      KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18’ x 10’6

 

SIXTH FLOOR                     LIVING ROOM 18’ x 14’6

 

There is a flat roofed terrace at the top.

 

OUTSIDE

 

An enclosed area of garden surrounds the tower, laid mainly to lawn with shrubs. A pair of iron gates lead to a potential area of enclosed parking if required.

 

Plans for the original approved planning permission are available for inspection at our office.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE NICHOLAS IRWIN ESTATE AGENTS. 

 

Due to the nature of the building and its great height all Applicants are advised that viewing is carried out AT THEIR OWN RISK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a copy of the particulars and an appointment to view please contact Nicholas Irwin Estate Agents, 3 King Street, East Grinsteda, West Sussex, RH19 3DL TELEPHONE: 01342 324478 EMAIL: info@nicholasirwin.co.uk