VILLAGE FARM BUILDINGS SUTTON, NEAR SANDY

VILLAGE FARM BUILDINGS SUTTON, NEAR SANDY

A chance to acquire this farmstead with two semi-detached cottages and with planning permission to convert the traditional farm buildings into residential dwellings and build two new dwellings. Whole site area extending to approximately 0.876 hectares (2.17 acres). Summary Biggleswade 3.5 miles with train links to London Kings Cross Sandy 4.6 miles with train station 18.5 miles from Cambridge and 13.5 miles from Bedford (All distances are approximate) For sale as a whole or in lots by Private Treaty Enquiries Emily Kenyon 01223 559304 emily.kenyon@bidwells.co.uk Beth Bull 01223 559332 beth.bull@bidwells.co.uk www.bidwells.co.uk For sale as a whole or in lots as follows: Lot 1 Traditional farm buildings, with permission to convert to three four-bedroom dwellings Lot 2 Building plot with permission to build two three-bedroomed one-and-a-half storey dwellings Lot 3 15 and 17 Village Farm Cottages, comprising 0.17 hectares (0.42 acres) and with an area of garden land with possible potential for a further building plot, subject to planning permission VILLAGE FARM BUILDINGS SUTTON CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

Introduction Situated in the heart of the small and picturesque village of Sutton in Bedfordshire, Village Farm offers a fantastic opportunity to redevelop the traditional farm buildings into residential dwellings and build two new dwellings in this highly sought after location. There is also the opportunity to purchase the two cottages, which require complete renovation and can be combined to form one larger house on the site. Description The whole site extends to 0.876 hectares (2.17 acres) and comprises a number of traditional agricultural buildings. The site is accessed directly off the High Street. The Site is for sale as a whole or as three lots, as follows: Lot 1 is a plot of 0.529 hectares (1.31) acres and the traditional farm buildings within Lot 1 are constructed of brick and timber with some slate roofs and form a courtyard opposite the cottages. The traditional farm buildings are curtilage listed. Lot 2 is a plot of 0.17 hectares (0.43 acres) which currently forms part of the cottage gardens. Planning permission has been granted for two three-bedroomed one-and-a-half storey dwellings, with a separate access off the High Street. Lot 3 is a plot of 0.16 hectares (0.42 acres). The cottages which form Lot 3 are brick and render with slate and tiled roofs. Included within Lot 3 is 0.09 hectares (0.23 acres) of garden land, which has potential to form a further building plot, but which is currently part of the cottage gardens. The cottages in Lot 3 are Grade II listed and can be described as follows: 15 Village Farm Cottage is closest to the High Street. Downstairs are two reception rooms, a dining room and kitchen. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. 17 Village Farm Cottage has a kitchen, lounge, dining room and family bathroom and separate WC on the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms. The cottages are currently linked on the first floor to form one large house. Both properties require complete renovation, subject to the relevant listed building permission. Situation and Access Sutton is a small village located in between Potton, Sandy and Biggleswade. It is 18.5 miles from Cambridge and 13.5 miles from Bedford. There is a primary school and a public house the John O Gaunt which shares its name with a local golf course bordering the village. Potton is 1.6 miles away and provides small supermarkets, a hairdresser, restaurants and cafes. Sandy is 4.6 miles away and provides a mainline train station with regular services to London Kings Cross taking between 46 minutes and one hour. There is also a regular market on a Friday. Biggleswade is 3.5 miles away and is adjacent to the A1 junction. There is a large supermarket and a mainline train station with links to London Kings Cross, taking between 36 and 56 minutes. Development and Planning Summary Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the traditional farm buildings in Lot 1 into three fourbedroom dwellings. Please see reference CB/16/01241/FULL. Permission has also been granted under the same application for two new dwellings located within the current gardens of the farm cottages (Lot 2). A comprehensive online Information Pack is available with the planning application and decision notice with the various conditions. Please contact the selling agent for access to the online Information Pack. Details of the planning permission can be found on the Central Bedfordshire Council website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Tenure The property is being sold freehold and vacant possession will be available on the whole. Method of Sale The freehold interest is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Services Prospective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries as to connected services prior to making their offer. Boundaries and Access The purchaser of each lot will be responsible for ensuring that their boundary is adequately fenced. The access track hatched brown on the plan, on page 3, will be sold with Lot 1. A right of access to Lot 3 will be provided across this. In addition, a right of way across this access will be reserved to the vendor s retained land beyond the properties for all purposes. The access track is approximately seven metres wide at the narrowest point. Overage Overage will be applied to any further development on the sites over and above the built area of the current planning consent and the cottages in Lot 3. Details to be discussed with the agents. Postcode The nearest postcode to the Property is SG19 2NE.

01223 559304 bidwells.co.uk Additional information Local Authority Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. Solicitors LGSS Law Ltd, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. Viewing Subject to making an appointment with Bidwells, the Property may be viewed by prior appointment with the agents. Please call Emily Kenyon to make an appointment on 01223 559304 (email emily.kenyon@bidwells.co.uk), or Beth Bull on 01223 559332 (email beth.bull@bidwells.co.uk) Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and will have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property. Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm and associated machinery we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of the Property. VAT In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable in respect of the Property or assets sold, the Purchaser(s) in addition to the consideration will pay to the Vendors the full amount of such Value Added Tax Photographs The photographs in these particulars were taken in September 2016. Any fixtures, fittings or equipment shown on the photographs are not necessarily included in the sale. Plans, Areas and Schedules Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land as scheduled.