Plot for sale

Tenure: Freehold

THE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

This development opportunity comprises a large detached period home built in a colonial style and enjoying a lovely semi-rural location along with planning consent for the construction of a further two detached properties within the grounds. The site which extends to c. 0.55ha/1.36acres is located within walking distance of Plympton town centre and the Ridgeway shopping precinct.

THE EXISTING PROPERTY

The existing period residence, named ‘Dorsmouth’ was built in c. 1900, and occupies an elevated position in Plympton with impressive views over the Redvers Grove development, and nearby Pathfields. Access for the existing property is off Drunken Bridge Hill, where a swing timber gate leads to a large off road parking area for 7 plus vehicles. The gardens in front of Dorsmouth are terraced, with steps leading down to a good size (disused) swimming pool. Following the path around to the other side of the grounds, adjoining the conservatory is a levelled area of lawn which is enclosed by the properties private woodland. Access is available into the woodland by many access points within the plot. Located to the rear of the property is an open area of grassland which leads on to further areas of wooded land.

The accommodation currently comprises:

VERANDAH ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
RECEPTION HALLWAY: 6.5m x 4.2m (21'4" x 13'9")
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 6.6m (21'8") (max) x 3.0m (9'10") (max)
DINING ROOM: 5.7m x 4.2m (18'8" x 13'9")
RECEPTION ROOM: 3.6m x 3.4m (11'10" x 11'2"), and a further
RECEPTION ROOM: 4.3m x 3.6m (14'1" x 11'10")
LIVING ROOM: 9.3m (30'6") (max) x 5.3m (17'5") (max)
CONSERVATORY: 9.3m x 2.6m (30'6" x 8'6).

On the first floor the accommodation comprises:

UPSTAIRS LANDING:
BEDROOM ONE: 5.5m (18'1") (max) x 4.6m (15'1") (max) with EN-SUITE BATHROOM
BEDROOM TWO: 3.6m x 3.0m (11'10" x 9'10")
BEDROOM THREE: 3.7m x 2.6m (12'2" x 8'6)
BEDROOM FOUR: 3.7m x 3.0m (12'2" x 9'10")
BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY: 3.5m x 1.2m (11'6" x 3'11"). Skylight.
SHOWER ROOM

THE BUILDING PLOTS

Outline planning consent was approved in January 2011 for the construction of two new dwellings within the grounds of Dorsmouth. Although the layout, scale and appearance of the new properties are matters reserved for future consideration, the indicative plans which accompanied the approved application show one new property situated in an elevated position to the north east of Dorsmouth, and the second at a lower elevation to the south west of Dorsmouth. The proposed new dwellings are shown on the indicative plans with footprints extending to c. 112sqm (1206sqft) and 137sqm(1475sqft) respectively. It is therefore the opinion of the Agents that large four or five bedroom properties would be suited to the spacious site.

PLYMPTON

Plympton is conveniently situated on the edge of the A38 Devon Expressway and lies within easy commuting distance of Plymouth City Centre. Plympton itself offers a variety of shops, banks, supermarket and a post office located in the Ridgeway shopping centre and St Stephens Place shopping area. It also has a local swimming pool, library, several good infant and primary schools, and two good secondary schools. A larger range of services and amenities are available at Plymouth (a distance of approximately 5 miles) which is the Regional Centre providing a major economic base for a large part of the South West.

PLANNING

Plymouth City Council granted outline planning consent on the 18th January 2011 under the application 10/01814/OUT for an “Outline application to develop parts of the garden by erection of two dwellings, with improvements to existing vehicular access and provision of new footpaths on both sides of Underwood Road”.

Interested parties should note that as part of the proposed development, the developer of the site will be required to make improvements and additions to Underwood Road to create new pedestrian footpaths. Please contact Fulfords Land and Planning Services on 01392 813300 for further information regarding this.

Copies of the planning consent, indicative plans and other documentation are available from Fulfords Land and Planning Services on request.

SERVICES

Service investigations are currently being undertaken; please contact Fulfords Land and Planning for further details.

TENURE & PRICE

Offers are invited for the freehold site from a Guide Price of £650,000. Interested parties who wish to discuss the possibility of acquiring the property or a plot on an individual basis should contact the Agents for further information.

The property is being offered for sale jointly by Fulfords Land and Planning Department and Fulfords Plympton office.

VIEWING

In the first instance please contact either Fulfords Land & Planning Services on (01392) 813300 or alternatively Fulfords Plympton Office on (01752) 347347.