Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45

Renovation & redevelopment opportunity (STPP) of farmhouse, buildings and land in Steppingley, Bedford.

Farmhouse in need of renovation together with farm buildings and yard with potential for redevelopment (subject to Planning Permission (STPP) and appropriate Listed Building Consent (LBC)).

In all extending to 0.83 acres.

For sale by private treaty as a whole.

Location
Froghall Farm is situated on the north-western edge of Flitwick, 1.2 miles south of Ampthill.

The Property is situated opposite a new residential development with street lighting and traffic calming. The railway line is situated in relatively close proximity to the east of the Property, with electricity pylons also on the horizon to the north west.
The land slopes gently down north-westerly to a stream. The views to the north-west of the site are of open farmland.
The Property benefits from three access points off the adopted highway.

Property
The buildings are of a traditional design comprising a combination of brick and timber walls beneath a variety of roof coverings.
In addition to the main array of barns there are three smaller timber-frame sheds with sheet metal roofing and walls.

Farmhouse
Froghall Farmhouse (Grade II listed) is adjacent to the farm buildings, comprising a timber-frame construction with brick walls beneath a tiled roof. Windows are timber-framed and there are two feature dormer windows. Froghall Farmhouse extends to three-storeys and requires extensive renovation to be restored to habitable condition.

Buildings
The buildings are of a traditional design comprising a combination of brick and timber walls beneath a variety of roof coverings.
In addition to the main array of barns there are three smaller timber-frame sheds with sheet metal roofing and walls.

Land & Boundaries
In all the plot extends to 0.83 acres. The land extends to the north into a pasture field. To the east, the boundary will include an area of grass.
There will be a request on the purchaser to fence the new boundaries.

Method of Sale
Sale by Private Treaty.

Tenure & Possession
The freehold of the site is offered for sale with vacant possession.

Planning
Froghall Farmhouse is Grade II listed. Any proposals for the house or surrounding site would have to be managed sensitively. The site is within the Green Belt and outside the village boundary of Flitwick.
Carter Jonas Planning Team have prepared a planning note, which is available from the agent on a non-reliance basis.

Listing Status
The Farmhouse is Grade II listed.

Fixtures & Fittings
Fixtures and fittings are not included within the sale.

Services
Buyers are to make their own investigations.

Health & Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling Agent nor the Vendor take responsibility.

VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the Property becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable by the purchaser) in addition to the purchase price.

Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The Property is to be sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether or not disclosed.

Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
To be included in the sale so for as these are owned within the property.

EPC Ratings
The property has an EPC rating of G.

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House
Monks Walk
Shefford
SG17 5TQ

Viewings
Viewings are to be by appointment only, arranged through the selling Agent.