Barn Conversion : Chelmsford
For sale by Informal Tender, Wakerings Farm Barns is an exciting opportunity to develop 3 exclusive residential properties through the conversion of traditional timber framed barns, situated within a plot extending to 0.55 ha / 1.36 acres. The site is located in open countryside with excellent connectivity to Chelmsford, Braintree and beyond.
The consented development will provide the following completed dwellings:
Unit 1 - 4 Bedroom - approximately 140 sqm / 1,507 sqft
Unit 2 - 4 Bedroom - approximately 150 sqm / 1,615 sqft
Unit 3 - 4 Bedroom - approximately 250 sqm / 2,691 sqft
BEST OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO WHIRLEDGE AND NOTT BY NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 5TH MAY 2022
Guide Price
£875,000
Description
For sale by Informal Tender, Wakerings Farm Barns is an exciting opportunity to develop 3 exclusive residential properties through the conversion of traditional timber framed barns, situated within a plot extending to 0.55 ha / 1.36 acres. The site is located in open countryside with excellent connectivity to Chelmsford, Braintree and beyond.
The consented development will provide the following completed dwellings:
Unit 1 - 4 Bedroom - approximately 140 sqm / 1,507 sqft
Unit 2 - 4 Bedroom - approximately 150 sqm / 1,615 sqft
Unit 3 - 4 Bedroom - approximately 250 sqm / 2,691 sqft
BEST OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO WHIRLEDGE AND NOTT BY NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 5TH MAY 2022
Details
Location
The property is situated on Leighs Road approximately 1.7 miles / 2.8 km south of Great Leighs, 1.8 miles (3 km) East of Little Waltham and approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the center of Chelmsford, as the crow flies.
The property is approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) drive from Wheelers Hill roundabout on the A130 Essex Regiment Way and approximately 2 miles (3.25 km) drive from the A131 Great Leigh roundabout.
Access to the property is directly from Leighs Road.
The nearest postcode is: CM3 3NH.
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Description
Wakerings Farm Barns occupy a site of approximately 0.55 ha (1.36 ac) within land registry title EX587869.
The property consists of a range of traditional timber framed and timber clad farm buildings, together with a more modern building to the rear.
Planning consent is granted for the removal of the modern barn and conversion of the traditional barns to 3 dwellings.
Town Planning
The local Planning authority is Chelmsford City Council.
Planning permission (20/01964/FUL) was granted on 1st March 2021 for, "the demolition of building 4 and partial demolition of building 5. Proposed conversion of barns 1, 2, 3 and 6 into 3 residential units, with associated parking. Proposed link extension and cart lodge to barn 3 and extension to barn 5. New Boundary treatments and landscaping."
A prior approval for the proposed conversion of the modern building to 5 dwellings was dismissed at appeal Application No. 21/00569/CUPAQ.
Copies of the Town Planning Documents are available on request.
Services
Prospective purchasers must make their own inquires as to the availability of services.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Best Offer Deadline
Offers should be submitted in accordance with the attached procedure using the Tender Form attached.
BEST OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO WHIRLEDGE AND NOTT BY NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 5TH MAY 2022.
Legal
Overage
The site is subject to an existing overage. This requires the buyer to pay the original owner a further payment in the event that additional units or floor area receives consent for development.
The payment is £32/sqft for floor space in excess of 5,813 NIA plus £85,000 for each additional unit (in excess of 3).
This does not trigger for the development of the site in accordance with the current planning permission.
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the full details of this overage in relation to their proposed development of the site.
A copy of the overage and explanation from the Vendors solicitor is available upon request.
Company Sale
The property is offered for sale freehold, however the Vendors will consider selling the Company within which it is held, subject to terms being agreed.
Data Room
Copies of Plans, Town Planning documents, The Overage, Titles, Reports and other material is available to download from our data room. Please contact this office for more access details.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment. Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to solicitors being instructed.
NOTICE
Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
