Chaffeymoor Farm, Bourton, Gillingham, SP8

An exciting residential development opportunity comprising a four bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse for renovation with attached two bedroom cottage and planning consent for the conversion of agricultural barns forming three dwellings with home office and garaging.

This exceptional development site is situated in the desirable village of Bourton within close proximity to the A303.

The site extends, in total, to approximately 0.57 hectares (1.41 acres).


The site is accessed directly from New Road via an existing access gateway. The site adjoins a residential property along its north eastern boundary and is surrounded with agricultural land to the east, south and west.

It extends, in total, to approximately 0.57 hectares (1.41 acres). The site that is being offered for sale is shown on the Site Layout Plan overleaf and edged red on the Location Plan. It is shown for identification purposes only and the plan is not to be relied upon.

CHAFFEYMOOR FARMHOUSE
Chaffeymoor Farmhouse is an attached Grade II listed, four bedroom dwelling constructed in circa 1800s of stone construction under slate roof. The farmhouse is in need of total renovation offering potential to become a wonderful family home.

CHAFFEYMOOR FARM COTTAGE
Chaffeymoor Farm Cottage is an attached two bedroom dwelling of stone construction under part slate, part CA roof. The property is in a good state of repair having recently been let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement. We understand the cottage is listed by association with Chaffeymoor Farmhouse.

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
Dorset Council granted listed building consent (application number: P/LBC/2023/00248) dated 3rd January 2024. This is to Refurbish Chaffeymoor Farmhouse, convert barns to 3no. dwellings and home office. Demolish modern barns.

PLANNING PERMISSION
Dorset Council granted full planning permission (application number: P/FUL/2023/00247) dated 4th January 2024. This is for the change of use & conversion of barns to 3no. dwellings & home office. Demolish modern barns. Erect garage block.

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
In addition to the existing farmhouse and farm cottage, the proposed residential development scheme (PRDS) comprises 3no. dwellings (all open market), together with associated infrastructure works. The design is a rural, courtyard development of one 3 bedroom detached and two 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings with a home office and garage block in addition.
Approximate Gross Internal Areas are as follows:

The Farmhouse is an attached, 2-storey dwelling with a gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 182 sq.m. (1,982 sq.ft.). In addition there is a covered parking bay/garage with a GIA of approximately 21.5 sq.m. (231 sq.ft).

The Farm Cottage is semi-detached with a gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 77.5 sq.m. (834 sq.ft.).

UNIT 1 - The Former Workshop is a detached one/two storey dwelling with a gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 124 sq.m. (1,335 sq.ft.). In addition there is a covered parking bay with a GIA of approximately 16.5 sq.m. (177.5 sq.ft).

UNIT 2 - The Former Cattle Shed is a semi-detached single storey dwelling with a gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 101.5 sq.m. (1,092 sq.ft.). In addition there is a covered parking bay with a GIA of approximately 15.5 sq.m. (167 sq.ft).

UNIT 3 - The Former Milking Parlour is a semi-detached two-storey dwelling with a gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 126 sq.m. (1,356 sq.ft.). In addition there is a covered parking bay with a GIA of approximately 17 sq.m. (183 sq.ft).

Home Office - The Former Calf Pen is a single storey home office space with a gross internal area of approximately 37 sq.m. (398 sq.ft).
Detached Garage Block - The proposed floor area for the new build garage block comprising four bays has a gross internal area of approximately 68 sq.m. (731.5 sq.ft).

All of the dwellings have private gardens, covered parking and allocated parking spaces. Proposed floorplans for each of the above properties are included within this brochure.

SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
We understand the threshold for Section 106 Agreement contributions has not been met by the detailed planning permission; therefore, there will not be any contributions.

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
We understand Dorset Council does not operate CIL in the former North Dorset area.

DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK/ OVERAGE CLAUSE
Part of the property will be sold subject to an overage clause which will be triggered in the event that planning consent is obtained for residential development within the area shaded blue on the attached site plan. In the event this overage clause is triggered, a payment equivalent to 25% of the uplift in market value of the land with the benefit of planning consent will be payable and this will run for 25 years from the date of completion of the sale.

SERVICES
We understand that the site benefits from the following services:
Mains water to the farmhouse, farm cottage and farm buildings.
Mains electricity.
Mains drainage.
Wessex Internet super fast fibre is available for connection to the site.
All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Statutory Utility Providers.

Chaffeymoor Farm is situated in the desirable village of Bourton, within the administrative area of Dorset Council. Bourton village is at the crossroads of three counties with the borders of Somerset and Wiltshire being within one mile of the development site.

The village lies on the River Stour, adjoining the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Bourton offers a range of facilities and amenities including a village hall, St Georges church, a primary school, post office, petrol station and public house.

Nearby towns include Wincanton which is located approximately 5 miles to the west and Gillingham some 5 miles to the south. Both of which feature a range of educational, cultural, employment, leisure and shopping amenities.

The highly sought-after town of Bruton is located approximately 6 miles to the north west. It is home to the world-renowned Hauser & Wirth gallery and art centre. It also offers a range of educational, leisure and shopping facilities and has recently been named among the top 10 places to live in the UK. Approximately 3.4 miles to the south-west of Bruton is The Newt in Somerset, which is a renowned country house hotel and large working estate.

The area surrounding Bourton offers a variety of sporting pursuits with National Hunt racing at Wincanton and Taunton, flat racing at Bath and Salisbury and golf at Sherborne, Wincanton and Yeovil.