Swanwick Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31

LOCATION: See attached Location and Site plans over.

Lower Swanwick is a village on the River Hamble, about five miles east of Southampton at the eastern edge of Bursledon Bridge which carries the A27 across the River Hamble. Nearby villages include Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice, Sarisbury and Swanwick. Southampton, Portsmouth and Fareham are all within 25/30 minutes drive time.

Swanwick Lane is situated in the ever popular location of Swanwick Village with Swanwick Marina less than a 10 minute walk away, perfect for the boating enthusiast and an ideal place to in order to explore the far reaches of the River Hamble. The Old Ship PH is within a short walking distance and the immediate area renowed for its sailing amenities, the picturesque Swanwick Lakes and the beautiful village of Hamble are all within close proximity. The enviable location is also close to the popular local schools, shops and other important amenities. The A27 and M27 are readily accessible and both Swanwick and Bursledon train stations are close by. The National Air Traffic Service (NATS), a major employer in the area, is situated only a short walk away.

The property is situated on the south side of Swanwick Lane with a south-facing rear garden and the existing property together with the separate building plot will comprise a very attractive development opportunity for the right buyer.

The Development Site:

The Existing Property - No. 213 Swanwick Road

Accommodation:
This detached chalet style dwelling is of modest proportions but includes on the Ground Floor, an Entrance Hallway, Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Lounge/Diner, Bedroom 1 and Bathroom and a Second Bedroom with a Shower Room, Landing and large eaves storage space on the First Floor. The accommodation is well laid out and the dwelling is constructed of standard cavity brick walls under a steeply pitched, concrete tiled roof with large dormer to the rear (south) and the eaves space - in all a Gross Internal Area (GIA) of over about 1,400 sq.ft..

The property is currently approached over a wide entrance drive; once built each dwelling will have its own separate entrance out onto Swanwick Lane and parking areas. There is an existing detached flat-roofed Garage to the side and rear with single up and over door but this will be demolished during the redevelopment of the site.

The existing curtilage and grounds to the overall property are extensive - about 0.317 acre - with a maximum frontage onto Swanwick Lane of about 80ft. and a maximum depth to the bottom of the garden and grounds of about 200ft.

The existing accommodation is laid out as shown on the attached Floor Plans. Further floor plans also show the approved layout and accommodation of the extended existing dwelling as well as the approved new build development plot.

No. 213 has planning approval for a major upwards extension and build at first floor level; once completed the family sized accommodation will include:

Ground Floor: Hallway, Study, Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility and Cloakroom and at
First Floor: Landing, Bedroom 1 with En Suite, Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 and Family Bathroom - in all about just over 1,700 sq.ft.

Outside: 4 parking spaces and generous turning area to the front with a long rear garden.

Services:
It is understood that all mains services are connected to the property and should be available and have sufficient capacity to serve both the redeveloped and extended existing dwelling as well as the new building plot. Roof mounted solar PV panels have been approved for both dwellings.

THE BUILDING PLOT:

PLANNING:

Planning consent was obtained from Fareham Borough Council (Planning Ref: P/22/1121/FP) dated 25th August 2023.

This consent approved and permitted ..."One dwelling and additional floor to existing single storey dwelling at No. 213 Swanwick Lane"...

A copy of the full Planning Decision is enclosed as part of these sale particulars. Relevant extracts of the various drawings and plans referred to in the Planning Approval are also included and are also available direct off the Fareham Borough Council Planning website.

The new detached dwelling will provide good sized 3 bedroom family accommodation comprising about 1,225 sq.ft. (GIA).

Ground Floor:
Hallway (N)
Study (N,W)
Lounge (N,W)
Utility (E)
Cloakroom (W)
"L" shaped Kitchen/Diner (S)

First Floor:
Landing/Stairwell (W) with Airing Cupboard
Bedroom 1 (N)
En-Suite (N)
Bedroom 2 (S)
Bedroom 3 (S)
Family Bathroom (E)

Financial Contributions:
 
The existing owners entered a Section 106 Legal Agreement with Fareham Borough Council dated 25th August 2023, the obligation of which required a payment of £1,000 to Fareham Borough Council as a "Reptile Translocation Contribution" - this sum has already been paid; there was also a requirement to have put in place a nitrate mitigation solution. Nitrate credits have already been purchased and paid for in the sum of £9,600 plus VAT. The Buyer has the benefit of such payments having been paid.

Therefore the main financial contribution required to be paid by the Buyer is the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and payment is due prior to actual development commencing on site. An estimate of the likely CIL payable calculated by Fareham Borough Council is £33,931.95 (to be confirmed). Self build development is excluded from the CIL regulations.

Viewing:
 
The property can be inspected at any reasonable time during daylight hours whilst in possession of a copy of these sale particulars by prior appointment. If you wish to inspect the interior of No. 213 Swanwick Lane, then accompanied viewings will be required.
 
CONTACT:
Tim Gardner at Ian Judd & Partners LLP,
4 High Street, Bishops Waltham SO32 1AB
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