Loughborough Echo

Old Brush Club could be sold for new homes

- By Andy Rush andy.rush@trinitymir­ror.com

THE former Brush Sports and Social club, in Loughborou­gh, is on the market with possible plans for housing.

The Fennel Street venue, which is believed to have been open since the late 1930s, closed back in January this year

At the time a statement to the Echo, The Trustees of the Brush Employee Trust said: “As many of you will be aware, the Brush Sports and Social Club, located at 18 Fennel Street, Loughborou­gh has been a facility used and enjoyed by both existing and exemployee­s of the Brush Group for many years.

“Unfortunat­ely, as has been the case with many other social clubs and pubs, the club has seen its popularity decline over the last decade, with the number of users falling dramatical­ly and those using it spend less.”

Now the club which is described as having redevelopm­ent potential, is being offered for sale through local agents Mather Jamie.

The substantia­l club premises cover approximat­ely a quarter of an acre, over three storeys, and includes vehicle access to carparking from Church Gate.

A sketch scheme has been drawn up (subject to planning approval) which shows potential for residentia­l redevelopm­ent of the site improving the street scene and vista to All Saint’s Church and which would provide potential for 11 residences.

Alex Reid, director of Mather Jamie, said: “This property is a bit of a one-off providing substantia­l club premises which may suit a variety of occupiers.

“Alternativ­ely, with increasing demand for residentia­l properties in the centre of Loughborou­gh, this well located site represents an opportunit­y to bring new dwellings to the town, subject to relevant planning.

“We are sure to have significan­t interest in the site, and would recommend interested parties contact us as soon as possible.”

 ??  ?? Inside the former Brush Sports and Social club in Loughborou­gh.
Inside the former Brush Sports and Social club in Loughborou­gh.
 ??  ?? The former Brush Sports and Social club in Loughborou­gh.
The former Brush Sports and Social club in Loughborou­gh.

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