Historic Oswestry restaurant put on the market
An historic restaurant, which could be transformed into up to 10 homes, is on the market after it closed its doors earlier this year.
The Walls Restaurant, in Oswestry, later known as 'The Dining Rooms', could be set for a new lease of life as it is being offered for sale by informal tender.
Owners Geoff Hughes and Kate Bottoms decided to retire following more than two decades in business and said they planned to convert the building into housing.
The proposed conversion of the former National School and Oswestry Girls' High School on Welsh Walls, includes seven homes of between two and four bedrooms and up to three new build homes in the grounds with parking spaces.
However, the building and the site could also have other uses.
James Evans, from Halls which is handling the sale, said: "The Walls Restaurant enjoyed an enviable reputation over the years and has only recently closed due to the vendors' retirement from the catering business to pursue other interests.
"This is an opportunity to purchase a commercial property with extensive on site car parking that would suit a wide range of commercial and leisure based uses, subject to planning consents. The property also, arguably, offers the most prestigious residential development opportunity within Oswestry for a number of years.
"There is little doubt that, with skilful conversion, the new dwellings will be spectacular and highly sought after."
Located within a conservation area, the property is mainly single storey with some two storey sections and a basement accessed from the external car park.
There are two vehicular accesses from Brynhafod Road and Park Avenue.
Tenders must be received by Mr Evans at Halls Commercial, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR by 11am on August 29. Viewing is by appointment with Halls Commercial on (01743) 450700.
