The Observatory, Woolwich
Key information
- Address: The Observatory, Woolwich, Greenwich
- Description: Grade II listed building with potential for redevelopment
- Site area: 0.65 acres approx.
- Postcode: SE18 4BN
- Landowner: The Secretary of State for Defence
- Site status: Stalled
Site location (Map view)
Site Description
The sale of the property known as The Observatory provides an excellent opportunity to acquire an existing Grade II listed building, situated in Woolwich, southeast London for residential and/or commercial redevelopment. The site extends to c. 0.65 acres (0.26 hectares).
The Observatory is a Grade II listed building over lower ground and ground floors extending to 2,236 sq ft (GIA). The property has been in continual use by the Army since it was built in 1838. It has recently been vacated and was last used as welfare facilities. The property has an EPC rating of C (66).
The freehold is held by The Secretary of State for Defence and registered under title number TGL257583. The site will be sold freehold with vacant possession. All interested parties should make their own legal enquiries.
Site Document Pack
- The Woolwich Observatory Particulars (pdf 4MB)
- The Woolwich Observatory technical information (zip 18MB)
- The Observatory Woolwich planning statement (pdf 2MB)
- The Observatory Woolwich title information (zip 2MB)
How to submit your proposal (Submissions closed)
The site is being marketed for sale by way of an open informal tender process. Unconditional offers are invited for the freehold interest, subject to contract. Please familiarise yourself with the MoD anti turn clause. Offers must be submitted on a specific proforma available for download below.
▼ Download the The Observatory Woolwich MoD anti-turn clause (doc 23KB)
▼ Download the The Observatory Woolwich Submission Proforma (doc 0.4MB)
- Email your proposal to [email protected]
Deadline for submissions: 25 April 2024 at 12.00
Viewings and contact information
A strict ‘by appointment only’ viewing protocol is in place. Please contact a member of the Avison Young team to book an appointment:
Rachael Currie
James Lineham
James Warner
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