Historic Grade I listed venue for sale through Christie & Co

Located in the historic heart of Trowbridge, County Town of Wiltshire, just 20 minutes from Regency Bath and with excellent transport routes to London and Bristol, Grade I listed Parade House was built in around 1720 for the wealthy cloth merchant Robert Houlton and is one of the town's finest and most iconic buildings. The property has been sympathetically restored and refurbished by the current owners, and is a popular and versatile venue for weddings, celebrations, private functions, film screenings, fine dining dinners, afternoon teas, conferences and many other events.

Spread over four floors, Parade House offers a selection of elegant, generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings, sash windows, marble fireplaces and detailed ceiling covings, all quintessential of the Georgian period. The venue boasts a wealth of original period features, including a grand 18th century carved oak staircase and a first floor Ballroom. The largest entertaining space in the property, the Ballroom spans the entire width of the house and is filled with natural light, featuring seven full height sash windows, two fireplaces and four large chandeliers. All the fine rooms are licensed for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies.

Recent additions include the creation of a stylish new private bar, lounge and luxurious cinema in the historic vaults, with raked seating and a state-of-the-art interactive screen and sound system. A large new event kitchen on the top floor can cater for both public and private events, while a landscaped lawn area sits to the front of the property and there is off-street parking for six cars.

Following its meticulous restoration, Parade House has frequently featured in the press and on BBC TV and Radio, with a loyal and fast-growing visitor base and a reputation as one of the most prestigious venues in the area.

The business is being sold by Carey & Simon Tesler who comment: “We are immensely proud to have saved this magnificent building which was near-derelict when we bought it almost three years ago. It has been a privilege to restore it to its former glory and create an exciting and prestigious new venue for Wiltshire. The events business has surpassed our expectations, generating enormous goodwill within the region, and winning a series of awards including Best Event Venue in Wiltshire 2024 and The FSB Best Start-up Business in the South West 2024. It is time now for us to pass the mantle to a new owner who has the vision and expertise to take Parade House to the next level as a luxurious events venue, and to build on the many opportunities lying ahead.”

Sam Roberts, Senior Broker – Hotels who is managing the sale, commented, “I’m delighted to have been entrusted with the sale of Parade House. The property is an elegant and historical treasure in the heart of this county town.  Currently trading as a wedding and events venue, it has been beautifully and painstakingly refurbished by the current owners and provides a versatile offering for an incoming buyer to continue the success of the current business model or to utilise the building in different ways. It’s a rarity to see buildings like this come to the market in such good condition and therefore we expect lots of interest in this opportunity to purchase a slice of history in this sought after area of Wiltshire.”

Parade House is being sold freehold with a guide price of £950,000.

Find out more about this property here: https://www.christie.com/3440634/

For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com

Contact the agent:
Sam Roberts, Senior Broker - Hotels
P: 07764 241 321
E: Sam.Roberts@christie.com

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