Lot 46 Substantial Town Centre Premises With PotentialAuction Date:
11th December 2025
Former Adult Education Centre, Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RX
Situated on the corner of Darnley Road and St James's Road, overlooking Gravesend railway station is this substantial freehold property previously used as the Adult Education Centre.
It is considered that the main building may be suitable for a wide variety of commercial uses or perhaps conversion to residential, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
Ground Floor
Main entrance with reception area and stairs to first floor, room 1 - the jewellery laboratory/studio with storerooms off, cafeteria with door leading to courtyard, pottery room with stores off, The Hall, computer room (room 9), six further rooms, ladies and gents W.C.s and further cloakroom/W.C.
Mezzanine Level (between ground and first floor)
Three rooms.
First Floor
Landing, room 17 - dance studio, room 18 - lecture room, room 20 - computer room, rooms 21, 22 & 23 - three interconnecting rooms with bifold doors between forming the art studio, five further rooms, walkway and ladies and gents W.C.s
Mezzanine Level (between first and second floor)
Room.
Second Floor
Landing, seven rooms.
EPC Rating
G (182). Total Floor Area 2,137 sq.m.
Auctioneers Note 1
The main building has an oil heating system via radiators and it is understood that mains gas, which is also on site, was used in the jewellery laboratory/studio.
Outside
Hut 7 & 8
A detached building comprising two educational rooms with toilets between with electric heating (not tested).
EPC Rating
C (67). Total Floor Area, 121 sq.m.
Outside
There are various other storerooms within the site and hardstanding.
Local Planning Authority
Gravesham Borough Council. Tel: 01474 337391. Website: gravesham.gov.uk.
Auctioneers Note 2
Floor plans are available from the Clive Emson website.
To the front of the building is the statue of Queen Victoria which we have been advised by the sellers is Grade II Listed, and is included in the sale.
Viewing
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the auctioneers.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Important
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