Worsley Lane, Gurnard

DESCRIPTION This represents a rare opportunity to purchase a peaceful and secluded site in the heart of Gurnard which benefits from full planning permission to create two unique architecturally designed detached dwellings. Planning Ref:- 22/00785/FUL. The site is located down a small private road off Worsley Lane, only five minutes from the beach and sea front. The site is quite unique, and borders onto a private woodland which is inhabited by numerous birds, foxes, badgers and red squirrels- a nature reserve on one's doorstep, filled with vibrant bird song.

Gurnard is a popular coastal village with a thriving sailing club, two pubs and local shop and cafe. Nearby Cowes, internationally renowned for its sailing, is a level walk along the seafront and provides a wider range of shops and restaurants as well as frequent, high speed ferry services to Southampton with onward train connections to London.

The dwellings as proposed are set over four floors. With each floor comprising:

Plot 1
Ground Floor-Lounge/Kitchen/Diner, store room, utility & boot room
First Floor Split-Two double bedrooms (one en-suite), family bathroom and study
First Floor Split-Bedroom with en-suite
Second Floor-Master Bedroom with-en-suite

Plot 2
Ground Floor-Lounge/Kitchen/Diner, snug, utility & integral garage
First Floor Split-Two double bedrooms (one en-suite), family bathroom and study
First Floor Split-Bedroom with en-suite
Second Floor-Master Bedroom with-en-suite

Each plot will benefit from off-street parking, a secluded rear garden and sea glimpses. The materials proposed include buff brick articulated with feature courses and punctuated window details, bronze zinc loft room, concealed rainwater goods, aluminium features and glazing. 

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS  

METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale as a whole, by private treaty. 

TENURE The bungalow is occupied by a tenant under a formal Assured Shorthold Tenancy (now periodic). We are informed by the seller that the property will be vacant prior to completion.

The property is freehold. 

PLANNING Full planning permission was duly granted on 27th October 2023, under reference 22/00785/FUL. There are some pre commencement conditions that will need to be discharged by the local authority prior to commencement on site. 

SERVICES The existing bungalow is connected to mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY Isle of Wight Council, iwight.com 

POST CODE PO31 8JS  

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by BCM and the Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. 

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easement and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drainage, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. There are no rights of way crossing the land. 

ACCESS The property is accessed from the public highway via a private lane (Worsley Lane) benefiting from an all purpose right of access, with no obligations to repair or maintain. 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with BCM only. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS BCM will supply a list on request identifying clearly which items are included within the sale, which are excluded and which may be available by separate negotiation. This list is the sole arbiter of this regardless of whether items are referred to or photographed in these particulars. 

EPC The existing bungalow at the property has an energy performance certificate as Rating D.

The proposed dwellings will require their own separate EPC's upon completion. 

Council Tax Band The existing bungalow at the property is a council tax band D.