St Marys School

St Mary’s Convent School,
Mount Battenhall,
Battenhall Avenue,
Worcester WR5 2HP
St Mary’s Convent School
Mount Battenhall,
Battenhall Avenue,
Worcester WR5 2HP
Andrew Grant
59/60 Foregate Street
Worcester WR1 1DX
T. 01905 734 735
country.homes@andrew-grant.co.uk
Andrew Grant Commercial
5 Pierpoint Street
Worcester WR1 1TA
T. 01905 29402
commercial@andrew-grant.co.uk
Milages
Road – M5 (Junction 7) 2 Miles Birmingham 31 Miles
London 134 miles
Train Station – Worcester Foregate St 2 Miles
Birmingham New Street 30 Miles
Air – Birmingham International Airport 39 Miles
(All Mileages Approximate)
By Direction of the Anglo Irish Providence of
the Sisters of St Marie Madeleine Postel
School & Associated Buildings
Approximate Site Area 3.6 Hectares (9 Acres)
Main School Building 4,154 sq m (44,712 sq ft)
The Nursery 634 sq m (6,824 sq ft)
The Junior School 833 sq m (8,976 sq ft)
The Lodge 196 sq m (2,113 sq ft)
The Cottage 83 sq m (899 sq ft)
(All the above measurements are approximate, based on GIA)
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St.Marys
T HE
St.Marys
A R EA
Directions
From Worcester city centre
proceed east on the A44
London Road. Continue
approximately half a mile on
the London Road and make
a right hand turn onto Camp
Hill Road. Camp Hill Road
leads to Battenhall Road and
the main entrance is on the
left hand side.
Forgate Street station.
Air – Birmingham
International Airport
offers regular national and
international flights and
together with the national
Exhibition Centre and
Birmingham International
Railway station can be
accessed off Junction 6
of the M42.
Communications
Road – The property is
well placed for access to
the surrounding centres
with Worcester city centre
less than two miles from
the property. Junction 7
of the M5 motorway is
approximately 2 miles from
the property providing access
to Birmingham (30 miles)
to the north, Cheltenham
(24 miles) to the south and
London (134 miles) via the
M5 and M40.
Situation
St Mary’s Convent stands
within a conservation area in
the Battenhall district of the
city of Worcester. The area
is predominantly residential
with many surrounding
buildings being grade II
listed. The convenience of the
City Centre offers excellent
facilities for shopping,
leisure and education, not to
mention the historic qualities
of this Cathedral city.
HIS TO RY
St Mary’s Convent School
was originally Battenhall
Mount, an impressive house
built around 1865-9 for
William Spriggs, a Quaker
and Worcester Clothier, in the
Italian style popularised by
Prince Albert. In the 1890’s
the house was enlarged
in matching style by the
architect John Henry Williams
of Foregate Street, Worcester,
for the Hon. Alfred Percy
Allsopp. Allsopp was a local
brewer who owned the
Star Hotel. He was Mayor of
Worcester in 1892, 1894 and
1905. The original house is
now incorporated into the
South West corner of the
property.
Built Circa
Rail – Railway stations are
available at Worcester Shrub
Hill station and Worcester
Above: Main School Building
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The building was used as a
convalescent home during
the First World War. It then
became the home of the
Sisters of St. Marie Madeleine
Postel, a Roman Catholic
Teaching Order, in 1933. St.
Mary’s was a popular and
well-regarded independent
nursery and school until
its closure in 2014. A large
Victorian property opposite
was purchased for the
development of the Prep
School. The Early Years
Department was housed in
buildings which comprised of
former stables with hay loft
over, a carriage house with
groom’s quarters over and
washing bay to front, and the
sick bay and forge, all c. 1893.
1865
Main Hall
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Years of History
The site of St Mary’s Convent School and
nursery lies between Battenhall Avenue
and Battenhall Road with vehicular access
from Battenhall Road/Battle Road.
This site totals approximately
(2.6 hectares) (6.4 acres).
The site of the Junior school lies to
the north of Battenhall Road opposite
the main school, which totals
(1.0 hectare) (2.5 acres).
The main school and nursery buildings to
the south of Battenhall Road are a mixture
of historic buildings, with more recent
extensions. The junior school opposite is
of brick construction with substantial
sports ground to the rear. The buildings
are Grade 2 Listed.
Main School Building
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Main School Building
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St.Marys
ACCOMMO DATIO N
Main School Site
The main school site is approached off a private drive adjacent
to The Lodge situated at the corner of Battenhall Road and
Battle Road. Comprising of a substantial two storey period
building with cellarage with substantial single and two storey
later additions. Frontage along Battenhall Avenue, with
landscaped grounds to the rear.
The Nursery
Approached via the main drive and comprises of a detached
two storey Victorian premises set within its own private
grounds. Frontage along Battenhall Avenue and Battle Road.
Situated to the far North West of the main site.
The Lodge
Detached three storey residential accommodation set within
the main drive to the main school building. Frontage along
Battle Road.
The Cottage
Detached two storey residential dwelling situated towards
the South of the main site on Battenhall Avenue.
The Junior School
Substantial three storey detached Victorian premises with
later additions, used as a sports hall. In and out drive to the
front with the garden laid to lawn. To the rear substantial
level sports ground
Above: Main School Building
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Top: Nursery
Bottom: Junior School
Top: The Cottage
Bottom: The Lodge
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T H E
St.Marys
GR OU N DS
Main Site
The main school site is
situated between Battenhall
Avenue and Battenhall Road
which includes the main
school building, the Nursery,
the Lodge and the Cottage
with an approximate area of
2.6 hectares (6.4 acres).
The Junior School is situated
towards the northern side of
Battenhall Avenue with lawn
to the front of the building
and substantial sports
ground to the rear. Total area
of approximately 1.0 hectare
(2.5 acres).
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Services:
We are advised that all mains
services are connected.
The agent has not tested
any apparatus, equipment,
fixtures, fittings or services
and so cannot verify they
are in working order or fit for
their purposes. Purchasers are
advised to satisfy themselves
where necessary.
Rateable Value:
The combined sites are
currently listed with a
rateable value of £109,000.
Tenure:
Freehold
Hectares (9 acres)
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LE GAL
Legal Costs:
Each party are to be
responsible for their own
legal costs incurred in any
transaction.
Money Laundering:
In accordance with
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulations, two forms of
identity and confirmation of
the source of funding will be
required from the successful
Purchaser.
St.Marys
INFO RMATI O N
Listed Status:
Listed Entry Number
1359585.
First listed 18 February 1999
with amendment on the 05
July 2001.
Viewings
All viewings are to be made
by prior appointment with
Andrew Grant Commercial.
Agent’s Note 1:
VAT – any prices quoted
are exclusive of but may be
subject to VAT.
Agent’s Note 3:
There may be an
overage formula concept
(development uplift clause).
Agent’s Note 2:
The sellers are a charity and
as such any sale may require
prior approval from the
charity commissioners.
Agent’s Note 4:
Prospective purchasers
must be entirely satisfied
that all planning aspects are
acceptable for information
given cannot be guaranteed
by the selling agents.
These particulars are not to form part of a sale/letting contract and may be subject to errors and/or omissions therefore
prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. All fixtures, fittings,
chattels and other items not mentioned are specifically excluded unless otherwise agreed within the sale/letting contract
documentation or left insitu and gratis upon completion. The Agents have not formally verified any part of the property’s
officially authorised planning use, structural integrity, tenure or availability/operation of services and/or appliances. Therefore,
prospective purchasers/tenants are instructed to seek validation of all such matters prior to expressing any formal intent to
purchase/lease. The property is sold/let subject to any rights of way, easements, wayleaves, covenants, any other issues or
planning matters which may affect the legal title. Coansequently, prospective purchasers/tenants are advised to seek validation
of all above matters, prior to expressing any formal intent to purchase/lease.
For further information on St Mary’s Convent School please contact us.
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