Sold? Not Sold? Future Sale?
The Old Lighthouse Tower, Townend Road, Paull (c) 2013 Richard Croft
This is an interesting property. Since overhauling started on our own Lighthouses For Sale Or Rent website, this exceptional lighthouse tower and adjoining lighthouse keeper accommodation was placed for sale by Reeds Rains Estate Agency. However, the Old Lighthouse at Paull in Hull appears to have recently gone off of the market. We are not totally sure whether or not has been sold subject to contract, or given the emptiness illustrated in the rooms, whether there is another reason.
This particular lighthouse page may be an example of how these things come to be bought via all sorts of hurdles. This very photogenic, and complete LIGHTHOUSE TOWER including the home of the former lighthouse keeper attached will suit several of our readers. The question is: Is it still for sale? Even if not, might it come back up for sale? In this respect we need to amend this page with a couple of relevant update.
LHFS: IMPORTANT NOTICE 1: Update August 2013, the selling agents/owners in possession advise – “The Old Lighthouse, Townend Road, Paull, HU12 8AJ – We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £145,000. Any persons wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts. 508 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DS. 01482 709980.”
LHFS – IMPORTANT NOTICE 2: IF this sale goes through – and it is always worth keeping in touch with the selling agency as many, many sale transaction hit the rocks, the buyer may be a developer, in which case you should consider keeping an eye on it coming back to market for sale in a fully refurbished condition. As the saying goes: watch this space. This may be an apt piece of guidance for this lighthouse tower property.
LHFS ADVICE: Alternatively, if this building really does it for you, it may just be worth sending a polite letter to the address and asking if the NEW owner would consider reselling to yourself? There is generally no harm in opening up a line of communication. We have certainly bought more than one building through these gentle and courteous processes. To find out would cost you a sheet of paper; an envelope; a postage stamp and a few words on paper. You never know, such a missive could change your life.
The Old Lighthouse, Townend Road, Paull (c) 2013 Peter Church
Whatever else, this is a fabulous looking building and home, and the price tag is very competitive. Though it may need some TLC., and certainly an exterior coat of paint would lift the building and give it a much-cared-for appeal.
Some background information regarding the “Listed” status:-
http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-166659-the-old-lighthouse-and-adjoining-keepers
Next: Estate Agent’s Summary:-
Purchase A Piece Of History
Lighthouse Built In 1836
Grade II Listed
Lounge And Sitting Room
Two Staircases Three Bedrooms
Bathroom & Shower Room
Upper And Lower Kitchen
Ladder To The Lamp Room
Great Views Over The River & Paull
The Old Lighthouse, Townend Road, Paull (c) 2013 Paul Glazzard
Original Estate Agency Narrative:-
Your chance to purchase a piece of history with this unique property! The Old Lighthouse in Paull built in 1836 by The Trinity House of Kingston Upon Hull. Comprising of lounge, sitting room, upper and lower kitchen areas, and bathroom to the ground floor.
Two staircases. One leading to bedroom one together with a ladder which gives access to the lamp room and great views over the river and Paull itself.
Two further bedrooms and a shower room accessed via an internal staircase.
Garden to the rear of the property with patio area and mature lawn.
The Old Lighthouse is offered with no chain involved. This property should not be missed. Grade II listed.
Small lawn garden to the front of the property with steps leading up to the front door. An anchor adorns the front placed in a circular base. A side gate gives access to the rear garden. At the rear is a small patio area leading down onto a mature lawn garden. To the side closer to the river is a further anchor placed also in a circular base.
Location: The Old Lighthouse, Townend Road, Paull, Hull, HU12 8AJ [possibly HU12 8AQ].
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £169,950 [NOTE – OFFER IN PROGRESS “Subject-T0-Contract” BUT NOT YET FINALISED – region of £145,000]
Contact Reeds Rains Agencies Tel: 01482 709980.
Online Brochure ….
pdf.reedsrains.co.uk/propimg/002_0061/pdf/200202063.pdf
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Some more information …
http://paull-lighthouses.freeservers.com/Oldlighthouse.html