Newbury, Near Frome - buildings for conversion

A fabulous opportunity to acquire a range of modern agricultural buildings with planning permission to convert to three high quality dwellings. Set in a rural location within the heart of the Somerset countryside.

Description.
This former agricultural holding, located in the hamlet of Newbury close to Frome, presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a site with permission to create three high quality dwellings. The approved plans include a detached property featuring four bedrooms, as well as a pair of semi-detached barns, each offering three bedrooms. While enjoying a rural setting within a farming community, the location is also convenient to Bristol, Bath and Frome as well as being approximately 1.75 miles, from the sought-after Babington House, part of the Soho House Group.

Newbury is a small hamlet surrounded by superb rolling countryside. The popular market town of Frome is nearby providing a fantastic mix of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.

The village of Mells (approx. 3 miles) is a very well served village with popular gastro pub (The Talbot). Walled Garden, duck pond, school and Post Office/general store as well as coffee shop. There is a wide selection of schools in the area to include The Steiner Academy Frome, Lumiar Stowford, All Hallows, Sexey's, Downside, Wells Cathedral and Millfield; in addition to those in Bath.

Planning.
Prior Approval Ref (2023/1072/PAA) was granted in August 2023 for a proposed change of use of 2no. agricultural buildings to 3no. dwellinghouses (Class C3) and for associated operational development.

Pre-application advice has been obtained from Somerset Council indiciating that permission may be given for the replacement of the agricultural buildings with three dwellings.

Services.
It is believed that all services are readily available in the locality.

Tenure.
Freehold with vacant possession.

Designations.
The property is unaffected by matters such as, Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Landscapes and Conservation Areas.

Local Authorities.
Somerset Council

Rights of Way, Easements etc.
The property is not crossed by any footpaths and is not believed to be affected by any private rights of way or similar matters. The property is however offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Directions.
Coming from Radstock, follow Kilmersdon Road for just under 2 miles. At the T junction turn left onto the B3139 (Kilmersdon Hill), stay on this road for roughly a mile before taking a right onto Hoare’s Lane. Stay on Hoare’s Lane for a further mile. At the T junction turn right and the entrance to the property will be on your right after 300m.

Coming from Frome, follow Egford Hill for 0.5 mile before taking a right onto Knaptons Hill. Follow the road through Mells for 3 miles, then at the junction turn right onto Vobster Hill. Follow the lane for approximately 0.5 mile, before taking a left onto Charity Lane. Continue on the road for 1 mile, then the entrance to the property will be on your right.

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Postcode.
BA11 3RL

Restrictive Covenant/Development Clawback.
The property is not subject to a restrictive covenant or development clawback/uplift clause.

Outgoings.
There are no outgoings

Viewings.
Inspection without appointment possible subject to normal courtesies and ensuring gates etc are closed. Otherwise, by appointment with the selling agents, Killens