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** BID DATE 14th June 2024 - 5pm** 18 The Downs represents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold property in a very sought after south west London location. It presents either as a turnkey site for continued educational uses or for alternative uses and development, subject to all necessary consents. - Former day & nursery school in prime residential location. - Land: 1.139 acre site (0.461 hectares). Buildings: 21,609 sq. ft (2007 sq. m) GIA. - For sale freehold. - Vacant possession. Method of Sale: The Property is offered for sale by private treaty via informal tender. Background: The property is used as an independent day school and nursery. Knight Frank is instructed to act on behalf of Trustees to market for sale the freehold with vacant possession. Education Background: The school is centred around the original Victorian Villa and extends to 7 principal buildings which includes a purpose built classroom block, along with other buildings providing dedicated facilities for teaching, ICT, art, drama and recreation. Outside is a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and other soft play areas. Alternative Uses: The property presents as an opportunity for other educational uses or a range of alternative uses and development, subject to all necessary consents. Bid date: 14th June 2024 5pm. Our client's requirements/deal structure: Our client's preference is for unconditional offers, subject to contract only, but would look to assess the relative merits/risks and associated timings of varying deal structures. Further information on this property: A data room has been set up and is available on a dedicated website that holds further information such as floorplans, further photos, legal information. Located in a prime residential area on the edge of Wimbledon Village just off the Ridgway in the London Borough of Merton, about 8 miles to the south west of central London. Situated within 0.25 miles of Wimbledon Village and the expansive green spaces of Wimbledon Common and 0.7 miles distant to the town centre which has a good selection of shops, services and other amenities. The station there provides mainline and underground services. The A3 is about 1.2 miles distant and gives access to Central London to the north and Guildford and beyond to the south as well as the M25 which gives access to London's main airports at Heathrow and Gatwick