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Boxted, Bury St. Edmunds

PROPERTY TYPE

Barn Conversion

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

2,378 sq ft

221 sq m

TENURE
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Key features

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  • Unique 'Grand Design' opportunity to acquire a barn with planning for conversion to a substantial dwelling
  • Rural setting betwixt the picturesque villages of Hawkedon & Boxted amidst breathtaking West Suffolk undulating countryside
  • One acre site occupied by a disused modern agricultural barn
  • Planning permission granted for redevelopment for a sizable modern country house comprising: four bedroom two-storey house with off-road parking & external amenity
  • Total GIA of 221 sq m (2378 sq ft) approx (NOTE: this is a proposed iteration to be finalised by the purchaser, as the application site has since grown in scale
  • Scenic panoramic far-reaching open-countryside views across adjacent farmland
  • 9 miles to the north of Sudbury, 12 miles to the south of Bury St. Edmunds & 29 miles to the east of Cambridge
  • Existing shared highway [NOTE: potential for private sweeping driveway]
  • For sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Description

FOR A MORE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT SITE OVERVIEW WITH DRAWINGS & FLOORPLANS, PLEASE DOWNLOAD OR REQUEST OUR DETAILED DEVELOPMENT BROCHURE

THE SITE:

The site is level and extends to appoximately 1 acre taken from Promap ordnance survey plans and comprises a disused modern utilitarian barn (originally a grain store).

The barn is a concrete-framed building with asbestos external cladding at upper levels and forming the roof. An internal metal clad structure provides internal walls at the lower levels.

The site is set back from a quiet country lane with excellent existing vehicular access via a private drive directly onto an unclassified road. While it is proposed to utilise this access, a further private sweeping driveway could be configured. The highway is located between the villages of Thurston End and Boxted. which ultimately leads to the A143 (Bury St Edmunds to Haverhill) and the B1066 (Bury St Edmunds to Long Melford).

To the south of the site is a converted barn and associated redundant barns at Fenstead End farmyard. Other than that, the property is surrounded by open countryside.

It is understood that the existing barn footprint measures approximately
121 sq m (1302 sq ft).

PLANNING:

The site is located within Babergh District Council. Planning permission (Ref:DC/23/03681) was granted on 27th October 2023 for:

“Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Conversion of Barn 1 to form 1No dwellinghouse, together with the provision of 3 parking spaces and external amenity space”.

Prior Approval has been GIVEN by Babergh District Council {BDC} subject to elementary conditions as outlined on the BDC planning portal.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

TENURE / METHOD OF SALE

The property (as shown outlined in dark green on the plan (for indicative purposes only)) is offered for sale freehold by way of private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.

SERVICES

We understand that electricity is already servicing the site. Mains water is in close proximity. Broadband Ofcom states speed available of up to 1000Mbps. NB None of these services have been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Babergh District Council

NEW HOMES
Whatley Lane has provided a price report advising on a potential re-sale price. Whatley Lane would expect to be retained for the sale of the finished dwelling.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

The site can be inspected from the public highway. If you require access to inspect the existing building, please contact the sole selling agent: James Sawyer/ Whatley Lane.

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DIRECTIONS (IP29 4LH)

Exit the M11 at Junction 9 and take the A11 towards Newmarket. Continue on the A14, then exit signposted ‘Bury St. Edmunds Central’. Take the third exit signposted A134 and follow signposts to the town centre, at the forth roundabout head north onto A1302 Parkway. At the second roundabout, take the third exit, signposted ‘A143 Horringer/Ickworth’. Continue until passing Bannatyne’s Health Club on the right and then exit signposted ‘Glemsford B1066’. Continue along passing through the villages of Whepstead, Brockley. Leaving Hartest, turn right signposted Fenstead End passing Holy Trinity Church on the left along Braggon’s Hill, Boxted. At the junction turn right into Fern Hill signposted Fenstead End, where Olive Tree Barn can be found 1600 metres on the left hand side, marked by our For Sale board.

Brochures

Olive Tree Barn_Boxted [Brochure] WHATLEY LANE.pdf
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