A BUILDING formerly used to house Wellington Library is up for sale – and could become a family home.

Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH) is marketing 55 North Street, in Wellington, which was recently used to house the town’s library on a temporary basis, while the main library in Fore Street underwent a re-fit.

Now, 55 North Street is set to be sold at auction on Wednesday, December 11, with a guide price of £250,000, with GTH experts saying they believe there is scope to re-develop the site, subject to the necessary consents.

A spokesperson said: “There has been no official planning submissions so far. The original stone building is Grade II listed. It has potential to be converted into a large three or four-bedroom detached house.”

“The rear portion of the site comprises an open parking forecourt with a single-storey flat roof building, which could easily be demolished to open up the site and create space for new homes.

“There are a couple of legal constraints to the site. A public footpath connects North Street with Lodge Close and runs through the site, but this could easily be preserved.

“There is also a vehicle right of way from the rear entrance at Lodge Close, which runs through the site, and serves two adjoining properties. This would require further investigation.”

For more information on the site – and to arrange a viewing – contact Graham Ford or George Williams on 01823 334466, or email graham.ford@gth.net, or george.williams@gth.net.