New London RoadChelmsford, CM2 0AR

St Philip's Priory is a substantial detached former Victorian villa, extending to approximately 8,281 sq ft, set within an established plot of about 0.31 of an acre.

Informal Tender 11th July 2024. Further details upon request.

Understood to have been built between 1842–1845, St Philip's Priory was built as one of the first of the early Victorian residences on New London Road. The property is not listed and is situated within the city's conservation area, offering excellent potential for a variety of different uses, subject to the necessary consents. This intriguing building includes a blend of period features and modern amenities, providing many rooms which have been added, and reconfigured, over the years including a substantial chapel which was added to the western section part of the building. The accommodation is arranged over four levels, including a basement, and provides a versatile ground floor space that can be adapted for various commercial or residential uses, making it an ideal and exciting investment.

The building has evolved over the years, with its initial construction used from materials following the introduction of the Eastern Counties railway (which came to Chelmsford in 1843), necessitating the excavation of large amounts of clay soil which was used in the making of bricks for many of the properties on New London Road, including St Philip's Priory. In 1927, the building was officially opened as a priory which coincided with the opening of St Philip's School. Between 2008 and 2022 St Philip's Priory became a Premonstratensian priory of canons regular. It was dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Sorrows and St. Philip Benizi. In September 2022 – to date: the canonry relocated to London and the Priory became a presbytery for local parishes once more.

The property is being sold with vacant procession and with no onward chain.

Outside
St Philip's Priory is set back from New London Road, providing parking to the front over a gravel drive, with retaining stock brick wall bordering the pavement. The north west garden extends to the rear and is mainly to lawn with a selection of trees, shrubs and storage sheds.
All in about 0.31 of an acre.

Services
Mains services connected.

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