St Margarets South Elmham, Near Harleston, Suffolk

An attractive range of brick and timber barns with Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent to be converted into two dwellings, one with an annexe.  Further barns with Class Q potential.  Range of stables.  6.6 acres of gardens and meadow.  Also available with less land/buildings. 

Location
St Margaret South Elmham is a pretty village located in the quiet countryside of north Suffolk, being one of the twelve parishes in 'the Saints'. The village itself is home to Saint Margaret's church, as well as a village hall. The market town of Bungay is just 5 miles away and offers a Co-Operative supermarket, as well as a primary school and high school. There is also a medical centre and various public houses, as well as a castle, cafes and other day-to-day shops and services. The market town of Harleston is just 7 miles away and offers further schooling, as well as a Budgens supermarket and local shops, services and eateries. Halesworth is 7 miles away, with hourly railway services on the Ipswich to Lowestoft line. The larger town of Beccles is 11 miles from the property and offers Tesco, Morrisons and Co-operative supermarkets. The town of Diss is 16 miles away and offers further supermarkets, as well as direct railway services to Norwich and London's Liverpool Street. The popular coastal resort of Southwold is approximately 15 miles from the property and boasts an award winning pier, beach, busy harbour, working lighthouse and an array of shops and eateries. The historic city of Norwich is approximately 20 miles from the property and offers further national shops and services, as well as an airport and the University of East Anglia. 

Directions
From Harleston, head out of the town on the Redenhall Road until reaching the roundabout with the A143.  Turn left onto the A143 towards Great Yarmouth.  After approximately 1.7 miles, turn right onto the B1062 (signposted to Homersfield).  After half a mile turn right where signposted to South Elmham Hall & Minster.  After a further half a mile, turn left at the crossroads.  Head through Saint Cross South Elmham and continue until you reach St Margaret South Elmham.  The property is immediately on the left as you pass into the 30mph speed limit. 
Please note: sat nav will take you close to the church.  With the church on your left, proceed out of the village where Elm House Farm is the last property on the right.   
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Description
Planning Permission was granted by East Suffolk Council under reference DC/24/4306/FUL on 6th February 2025.  On the same date, Listed Building Consent (the barns are deemed curtilage listed) was granted under DC/24/4307/LBC.  The range of predominantly brick but also timber buildings have permission to be converted into two substantial homes, one of which will have an annexe.  The consented plans allow for plot 1 to have a kitchen/dining/living room, lobby, cloakroom, downstairs bedroom and bathroom.  On the first floor will be two bedrooms and a en-suite shower room.  The associated annexe will have a ground floor kitchen/dining room, a ground floor bedroom and bathroom.  Plot 2, which is all on the ground floor allows for a kitchen/dining room, living room, study, bathroom, three bedrooms and an en-suite shower room.  It is envisaged that the local planning authority may consider an application for the conversion of the barns to more units.  In addition, within the grounds, as well as stables, there is also a pole barn which has scope to be converted under Class Q Permitted Development.  This has not been investigated by the sellers.  The barns stand in grounds of approximately 6.6 acres. 
    
Services                 
It is understood that electricity is already connected to the site but it will be necessary for the buyer to sever the supply to the adjacent barn (for sale separately) that also has permission.  A buyer will need to install a new water supply to the barns.  It is understood there is already a sewage treatment plant on site but the sellers are not aware if this is in good working order and a buyer should carry out their own investigations with regard to all services.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)          
East Suffolk Council’s  Infrastructure Team  have confirmed that the CIL liability is £41,753.75 which is indexed linked. The buyer will be responsible for any CIL payments.  Should an owner/builder purchase the barn for their own use, it may be possible to apply for an exemption. Interested parties should carry out their own investigations.  A copy of the CIL Liability Notice is available from the agent.  

Local Authority      
East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel: .

Viewing
Please contact the agents to arrange a viewing.  

NOTES
1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

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March 2025