Alton Convent School, Anstey Lane, Alton, South East

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THE FREEHOLD INTEREST OF A FORMER SCHOOL IN A SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION WITH POTENTIAL FOR REDEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION

Accommodation (sqft):

Convent 13,476
Double Garage (now barn store) 388
Chapel 1,981
Cottage 1,496
Prep building 7,212
Marian Hall and Welsford Hall 14,973
Classroom Block 14,381
Science Block 4,725
6th Form Centre 2,841
The Sue Kirkham Building 8,072
Total 69,544

The school was founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence in 1938 and includes a grand Victorian residence which now forms the convent accommodation and part of the prep school. The site comprises multiple other buildings which have been developed over several years including a chapel, extensive teaching facilities, cottage, sixth form centre and a nursery.

The majority of the site is undeveloped and comprises open areas of grassland and mature woodland with both the school buildings and convent located in the eastern corner of the site. The grounds also include two car parks, astro turf pitch and a children's play area.

The playing fields are separated from the rest of the site by a public footpath and vehicular access to the site is via separate entrance and exit points on Anstey Lane.

The site extends to approximately approximately 14.31 acres (5.79 hectares).


Opportunity to acquire a former school and associated land (Use Class F1) with scope for redevelopment

Extensive and attractive grounds comprising of sports facilities, grassland and mature woodland

Approximately 6,461 sq m (69,544 sq ft) GIA of existing accommodation

Site extending to approximately 14.31 acres and 5.79 hectares

Freehold with vacant possession

Located in Alton, East Hampshire, within walking distance of Alton town centre and local amenities

Good local transport connections, including Alton Railway Station

Opportunity for various alternative uses or redevelopment for residential (STP)