East Morden, Wareham

A 0.71 acre site with full planning permission for the demolition of modern farm buildings and the change of use and conversion of a substantial traditional barn (2,806 sq ft / 260.7 sqm) to create two residential dwellings, situated in this highly sought after village.

The Property - Extending to 0.71 acres (0.28 hectares), the site currently comprises a substantial, traditional barn and two modern farm buildings. The traditional barn has an overall GIA of 2,806 sqft. (260.7 sqm) and benefits from full planning permission and Listed Building consent, under P/FUL/2022/02792 and P/LBC/2022/02793 for change of use and conversion to provide two, three bedroom dwellings with gardens and garaging. The modern farm buildings are to be demolished as part of the consent.

Proposed Accommodation Unit 1 - Ground floor: Reception hall, open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, master bedroom with ensuite, bedroom 2, bathroom.
First floor: Bedroom 3 with ensuite bathroom

Proposed Accommodation Unit 2 - Ground floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and WC. There is a useful second entrance and ancillary storage.
First floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom.

Situation - East Morden is one of six hamlets which form the highly sought-after Parish of Morden. Local amenities include a village pub, St. Marys Church, and a village hall with regular activities, social events, a recreation ground, and a cricket club. The nearby villages of Lytchett Matravers (4 miles) and Bere Regis (5 miles) offer a further range of local amenities.

There is a wider selection of shops, eateries, and commercial facilities in the surrounding towns of Wareham (6 miles) with mainline station to Waterloo, Poole (9.5 miles) and Wimborne (10 miles). The surrounding countryside provides excellent walking, cycling, and riding. The coast is less than 10 miles.

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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are available nearby. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries in relation to connecting the site.

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Agents Notes - The barn is deemed to be curtilage Listed in association with the Grade II* Listed Home Farm House, which is to the north of the site. The full planning and Listed Building applications can be viewed via the Dorset Council Planning Portal, refs: P/FUL/2022/02792 and P/LBC/2022/02793. CIL Liability £0. The site is subject to an overage provision, whereby in the event that planning permission is implemented for the development of more than two dwellings on the site within a 30 year period, then 50% of any uplift in value will become payable. The site falls within the Greenbelt and the Conservation Area. A restricted pedestrian right of access will be retained in favour of 'Five Bells Cottage' for the purpose of repair and maintenance.

Solicitor - Preston Redman
Bournemouth BH1 2EN