•Imposing Grade II Listed building in town centre extending to 5, 573 sq ft
•Large open plan lower ground and ground floor areas
•Would suit a range of uses to include leisure (STP) where necessary
•Retains many original and historically important features
•EPC: 79 (Band D)
**Full Description**
Substantial three storey premises constructed in 1878 by renowned architect
Charles Lynam to serve as a public library. The property was given Grade II
Listed status in 1991 and is described by the Listed Building Society as
follows. . .
Library, purpose - built as library and Shakespeare Institute in 1878. By
Charles Lynam. Brick with stone dressings, enriched with tiled panels and
mosaics. 2 - storeyed over a basement, 5 bays, stepped in plan. Red brick to
basement, then white brick above, with rubbed red brick pilasters and
architraves to windows in the advanced 3 - bay section to the sw. 3 oculi, with
tiled panels over, and mosaic depicting Shakespeare in the central panel.
Stone band embellished with motifs, and continuous band of casement windows
immediately below the overhanging eaves. Doorway in recessed bay to ne with
terracotta entablature and mosaic panel over with the date and foundation
details. Tiled panels continue round side elevations, and depict flowers in
urns, now very faded. Gable end stacks.
The property is accessed by two principal entrances, via steps leading down to
the lower ground floor with the main entrance to the ground floor approached
via steps leading up from the pavement. Internally, there are two principal
open plan areas to the lower ground and ground floor levels with a balcony
area flanking the perimeter walls of the main hall overlooking the ground
floor, together with a number of additional ancillary rooms throughout.
**Location**
The property is prominently located in the centre of Stoke, immediately
opposite the Sainsburys supermarket and adjacent to a range of mixed use
commercial premises. There are a number of public car parks within 50 yards.
Stoke town centre has experienced something of a revival since Staffordshire
University amalgamated its Stafford campus into the Stoke campus, which has
resulted in the development of new student accommodation, significantly
increasing the population of the town.
**Services**
All mains services are connected. There are two recently installed gas fired
boilers that provide central heating throughout. No services have been tested
by the agents.
**Terms**
Available freehold, subject contract and with vacant possession upon
completion.
**Rates**
Rateable Value: 7, 800
Rates Payable: £3, 892. 2 pa (23/24)
Note: If you qualify for small business rates relief you should receive a 100%
rates payable exemption. Listed buildings do not attract a rates payable
liability when they are vacant.
**Vat**
The sale price is subject to VAT
**Planning**
Formerly used as a ‘Library’ the agents understand that the property has a
F1(d) Use Class Order (Public Libraries or Public Reading Rooms) which falls
within the F1 (Learning and non - residential institutions) Use Class Order. The
only planning Application on record was granted in 2008 (Application no:
00479/lbc) which permitted the: Refurbishment of basement works to include
removal of internal entrance lobby, fixtures and fittings and formation of
offices, kitchen, toilets store and entrance lobby and cleaners store.
The property would suit a range of uses and the attached plans illustrate how
the property could easily accommodate a bar/restaurant operator, subject to
planning. Interested parties are advised to contact Stoke on Trent City
Council to discuss alternative uses.
**Other**
Anti money laundering regulations
In accordance with the anti - money laundering regulations, two forms of
identification will be required (e. g. Photographic driving license, passport,
utility bill) from the applicant and a credit check may also be required, the
cost of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where appropriate
we will also need to see proof of funds.

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