The Old Pump House, Hazel Shrub, Bentley, Ipswich, IP9

Location

The property is located within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB and benefits from a tranquil setting. The county town of Ipswich is 8 miles, being an 18 minute drive by car. Manningtree Railway Station is a 13 minute drive by car, providing fast and easy access from London Liverpool Street Station.

Description

The site measures 3.45 acres (or thereabouts) in all and consists of The Old Pump House, grass, 0.5 acres of newly planted native woodland and three ponds providing a beautiful outlook. Access is via a private drive stemming from Hazel Shrub. Access rights to the property will be granted by the vendor.

Planning

Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of The Old Pump House into a holiday cottage which can be used for 11 months of the year. Occupancy within the month of February is prohibited. Further details are available on Babergh District Council’s website under reference DC/21/05139 and subsequently DC/22/03605.

Services

There are currently no services connected to the property. An easement for service cables can be agreed with the Vendor. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the nearby location and availability of water and electricity connections.

Construction

The Old Pump House is constructed of solid red brick under a timber frame and corrugated cement fibre roof. Details of materials to be used in the conversion of the building can be found on plan reference “464BND 101” lodged under DC/22/03605.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is 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, easements and quasi easements and all existing wayleaves, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and of the ownership thereof.

Local Authority

Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX.

Tenure

Freehold.

Agent's Note

The habitat at the property, specifically the ponds, has been enhanced using grant funding. The purchaser will be required to allow periodic inspections by Natural England for a period of 25 years to check compliance with the requirements of the funding. For a full breakdown of those requirements, please contact the agent. Additionally, the purchaser shall need to enter into an agreement with Suffolk County Council to maintain the existing fencing until November 2028.

Viewings

Strictly by prior telephone appointment with the Agents. To register your interest, or arrange a viewing, please contact Stanfords on and selection Option 3.

Conditions of Sale

Upon completion of the sale, the Vendor shall, within 3 months, mark the boundary shown A-B-C using the services of a GPS surveyor. Once the boundary is marked, the Purchaser shall, within 6 months, erect a livestock fence (post and wire netting) along the A-B-C boundary line at their expense.