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Bakers Lane, Essex

Key features

  • Development of 2 homes
  • Highly sought-after village location
  • Opportunity to create your dream home
  • Signficant stamp duty savings
  • Bespoke Properties
  • Unique Opportunity

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The Plot – Bakers Lane

The self-build opportunity at Bakers Lane presents a rare chance to design and oversee the construction of your dream home from the ground up. Situated within an exclusive development comprising just one additional dwelling, the plot enjoys a private and highly desirable setting.

The approved plans include permission for a detached single garage and a well-considered first-floor layout featuring four generously sized double bedrooms, offering the ideal foundation for a bespoke family residence in an exceptional location.

**Planning Application Number:** 260014

Important Information for Self-Build Purchasers and Developers

Where the plot is purchased by an individual self-builder, the intention is for the buyer to construct their own home in accordance with the principles outlined in the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015.

If acquired by a developer, the Act does not place direct obligations on the purchaser regarding delivery of self-build housing. Responsibility under the legislation rests with the local planning authority, which must consider demand for self-build and custom-build housing when assessing housing supply.

Any formal requirement for self-build provision would only apply if specifically secured through planning conditions or a Section 106 Agreement linked to the planning consent. This principle applies equally to smaller developments, including schemes consisting of only two dwellings. In the absence of such restrictions, there is no limitation on how the land may be acquired or developed following the grant of planning permission.

Stamp Duty Advantages-

Purchasing a self-build plot can offer significant financial benefits when compared with buying a completed home of similar value. One of the key advantages relates to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

With a conventional property purchase, SDLT is calculated against the full market value of the completed property. In contrast, with a self-build or custom-build project, SDLT is payable only on the purchase price of the land itself rather than the value of the completed home, potentially resulting in substantial savings.

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Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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Bakers Lane, Essex

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,683
Property: £ 535,000
Deposit: £ 53,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Chewton Rose, Colchester

156 - 158 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PG
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At Chewton Rose Colchester, we take a different approach. Rather than rushing straight to the open market, we prepare every detail for maximum impact.

Our showcase™ strategy follows a 15-step phased launch over two weeks, carefully building momentum before your home goes live. Every stage is designed to lead to the key moment, the Launch Event, when motivated buyers are invited to view your home.

By building early interest and bringing buyers together at the Launch Event, we create the kind of momentum that helps buyers feel confident about making their best offer.

That's when equitymaximiser™ comes into play, guiding the negotiation process and ensuring every offer is handled carefully and professionally, helping both buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.

The result? More serious buyers, stronger offers, and the best outcome for your home.

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