Barn Conversion, North Fen, Morton

LOCATION From Bourne proceed north along the A15. Upon entering Morton village turn right (east) and proceed through and out of the village. Approximately one mile after leaving the village take the left turn leading to Morton North Drove. The road will turn right (East) after about 0.50 mile. Continue for another 1.70 miles in an Easterly direction and the property will be located on your left hand (North) side. The property is highlighted by a Longstaff For Sale sign. The 'What 3 Words' location for the access to the properties -

DESCRIPTION A traditional brick-built barn with planning permission for conversion to a four-bedroom dwelling. Situated in a peaceful rural setting, the barn enjoys open views across surrounding farmland. The property benefits from large gardens, off-road parking, and an additional open-fronted outbuilding, presenting an opportunity to create a home that combines character and design in a quiet countryside location.

The building is situated on a generous plot of approximately 0.74 acres, with additional land available by separate negotiation. 

BRICK BUILT BARN The barn is a link detached brick building with a corrugated roof. The east end of the barn abuts the single storey element of 7 North Fen. The property has a number of existing openings and the Planning Permission (Planning Reference S22/0150) provides for the conversion of the property to a dwelling with living accommodation on the ground floor in the east section of the building (approximately 12.30m x 6.30m - Net Internal Measurements), car parking under the first floor accommodation on the west end of the building and bedroom accommodation on the first floor space on the west end of the building (approximately 11.40m x 6.30m - Net Internal Measurements).

Further details of the Planning Permission can be downloaded from the South Kesteven District Council website by searching the Planning Reference (S22/0150). The Decision Notice was dated 30th August 2022 and states that development shall be commenced before the expiry of 3 years from 30th August 2022.
 

OPEN FRONTED BUILDING To the south side of the brick barn is an open fronted shed of brick, wood and corrugated tin construction. The building has previously been used for the storage of agricultural machinery.

This extends to approximately 19.90m x 6.90m - Net Internal Measurements. Attached to the east end of that building is a brick-built storage building.
 

SERVICES Interested parties are encouraged to investigate the opportunity for service connections. The adjoining cottages (7 & 8 North Fen) have main electricity supplies, and water is provided in a borehole which is located approx. 400m to the East of the properties (near numbers 9 & 10 North Fen). The borehole system is owned by a third party and therefore the purchaser will be obligated to install a new borehole within the grounds of the property within six months of completion. 

ACCESS The property is accessed via a bridge over the Internal Drainage Board ditch. The property will be required to pay a 50% share of the cost of maintaining any shared access areas.  

BOUNDARY The purchaser will be obligated to erect wooden post and three rail fences (to at least 1.20m in height) around all sides of the property within 3 months of completion of the sale. 

EASEMENT The Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board have a 9.00m Easement (measured from the brink of the watercourse to the south of the property) to enable them to access and maintain the watercourse. The Easement prohibits the erection of any fencing, building or structure within that zone. Further details are available from the Selling Agent. 

METHOD OF SALE The properties are offering for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.  

TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion, and no onward chain. 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Selling Agents. Access is at the interested parties' own risk and extreme care should be taken given the uneven ground.