Ferens Hall, The Lawns, Harland Way, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5SE

Description

The site consists of former student accommodation for the University of Hull in an open and highly attractive parkland setting. The total site area is approximately 10.03 acres
(4.06 hectares) gross.

The site is arranged in a broadly rectangular shape, with the primary area for development identified to the north of the site where the Ferens Hall accommodation block stands,
together with the northern grassed area and 3 vacant bungalow area. The access is via a long driveway from Northgate to the south of the site. An access right from the main roundabout entrance can be provided if required as this is within the seller's control.

The site is bordered by further former university halls of residence and parkland to the west, called The Lawns, with Cottingham High School & Sixth Form beyond. There are established and attractive residential housing estates to the eastern and northern boundaries.

Ferens Hall itself is of a brick construction over 3 storeys, being arranged in a horse-shoe courtyard arrangement. There are a number of impressive trees on the site that could be used to develop a sympathetic and impressive new build residential scheme. The site's topography is relatively flat across the site.

Location

The subject site is located to the north of Harland Way / Northgate, in the suburban village of Cottingham in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site is approximately 3.5 miles north
west of Hull city centre and approximately 5 miles south of Beverley.

The site itself is accessed via Harland Way and Northgate to the south. The full range of Cottingham's amenities are within an easy pedestrian and cycle access with a wide range of shops, schools, pubs, restaurants and hospital. Cottingham Railway Station provides a regular service to Hull in the south and Beverley in the north, as well as links to York, Sheffield, Doncaster, Driffield, Bridlington and Scarborough. There is also a direct train to London Kings Cross provided by Hull Trains. The nearby A164 links with the A63 and M62 in the south, which provides access to Leeds and national network.

Accommodation

This plan shows the land for sale identified in red and blue. The allocated land area is outlined in red, comprising approximately 6.01 acres. The blue area denotes the identified open parkland space, comprising 4.02 acres. The total area for sale comprises approximately 10.03 acres (4.06 hectares) gross.

Costs

The site is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. Offers are invited on a conditional and unconditional basis,. The deadline for bids is NOON on Thursday 19th February 2026. Bids to be submitted to Paul White E: paul.white@garnessjones.co.uk / Joshua Franklin E: jfranklin@savills.com.