Tudor building 'in need of costly repairs' for sale

This image features an old stone building with a gabled roof and large rectangular windows that have a grid-like design. The structure is made from stone or brick blocks in varying shades of brown and grey, giving it a weathered, traditional appearance. In front of the building, there is a small grassy area with a bush. To the left of the building, a red car is parked near the entrance. The surroundings include paved walkways and, in the background, some modern buildings.LDRS

The Tudor property is being marketed with offers in excess of £200,000

Tony Gardner
Local Democracy Reporting Service

A council-owned building dating back to the Tudor period has been put up for sale in Wakefield.

The council confirmed the Elizabethan Gallery is to be sold and said the building, which it purchased in 1979, is in "considerable need of very costly repairs".

The Grade II listed property on Brook Street in the city centre was built in 1598 and was the original home of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.

It is being marketed by commercial estate agents Vickers Carnley, with offers in excess of £200,000 requested.

A description on the company's website states: "An extremely rare opportunity has arisen to purchase one of Wakefield city centre's most prestigious and renowned properties.

"The property would lend itself to a variety of uses such as restaurant/bar, leisure, place of worship, training centre, clinic, community centre to name but a few and subject to planning permission."

The image depicts a traditional stone building with a slate roof and large rectangular windows arranged in a grid-like pattern. The architecture suggests that the building is quite old, possibly historic. In front of the building, there is a paved walkway that leads up to the entrance, bordered on one side by a neatly maintained grassy area. Prominently placed on the grass is a bright yellow sign with red text that reads "FOR SALE" in large letters. Beneath that, the sign indicates the property size as "2,700 sq ft." Additional text at the bottom of the sign provides contact details for a real estate agent. The sky overhead is partly cloudy, with some blue sky visible through the clouds.LDRS

The Elizabethan Gallery dates back to the 16th Century

The building was funded by the Savile family and became the grammar school's first home after it was founded by Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The school moved to its current site on Northgate in 1855 and the building became the Wakefield Cathedral School.

It was later used as an exhibition space for the city's art gallery, with the property recently hired out for events. The building has been vacant for around seven years.

Jane Brown, Wakefield Council's service director for property, facilities and health and safety, said: "The Elizabethan Gallery has been vacant for a number of years and is in considerable need of very costly repairs.

"It is now on the market for those with the right expertise and commitment to invest in the property and give it a new life."

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