Barn conversion

Permitted Development to convert a modern barn to a contemporary detached single dwelling of approximately 2200 sq ft in grounds of 0.2 acres. To comprise entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining room, living room, utility room, cloakroom, bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and bathroom.

Location

The barn is situated in a rural yet not isolated location within a farmstead in the rural parish of Linstead Parva. Within close vicinity is a farmhouse, a converted Suffolk barn, two bungalows and a modern grain barn. Linstead Parva is within 4 miles of the market town of Halesworth which benefits from a variety of day-to-day shops and services. There is a primary school, library, doctors surgery, Co-operative supermarket and numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants. The town also benefits from The Cut; a centre for arts in the community which offers music, theatre, dance, comedy, cinema, workshops and art exhibitions to the local area. Halesworth is also well served with transport connections, having a railway station with services via Ipswich to London's Liverpool Street station. To the east lies the Heritage Coast which is renowned for its wide variety of leisure opportunities, including the well regarded seaside resort of Southwold (13 miles), historic Dunwich and the RSPB sanctuary at Minsmere. Snape, home of the Aldeburgh Festival, is approximately 15 miles away and offers a variety of shops, cafés and art galleries.

Description

Permitted Development was granted by East Suffolk Council under reference DC/20/0909/PN3 on 24th April 2020. A copy of the Prior Approval notice is available with these particulars. It is understood that the development must be completed within 3 years of the Prior Approval but interested parties should make their own enquiries. Extracts of the plans are included within these particulars but further documents and plans are available from the East Suffolk Council planning portal. As per the Indicative Sale Plan within the particulars, the total site extends to approximately 0.2 acres. However, the Prior Approval is just as per the Prior Approval Area Plan (the barn itself and parking) and the additional land surrounding the barn is still deemed agricultural land. Should a buyer wish to apply for planning permission to use this as domestic curtilage garden/parking this should be done post purchase. As per the Indicative Sale Plan, the barn will have a right of way over the drive shaded blue. The Permitted Development allows for a dwelling of approximately 2,200 sq ft. The converted barn will offer, open plan kitchen/dining room, living room, utility room, cloakroom, bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and bathroom. It is envisaged that a buyer may look to change the internal layout of the barn.

Services

It is understood that mains electricity is connected to the barn. Mains water runs along the road and the sellers will grant an easement for a new water supply. There is no mains drainage in the area and a buyer will need to install a new sewage treatment plant - it is understood that there is a drain to the east of the barn (the sellers will retain a right to drain into this) and a pipe runs from here to a ditch adjacent to the road. The sellers will grant an easement for drainage from this to the ditch. Interested parties should carry out their own investigation with regards to services.

Local Authority

East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; [use Contact Agent Button].

Architects

Peter Codling Architects, 7 The Old Church, Saint Matthews Road, Norwich, NR1 1SP. [use Contact Agent Button] or .

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

A buyer will be liable for any CIL payments which is understood to currently be £39,018.03. A copy of the CIL information is available from the agents. It may be possible for an owner/occupier to apply for a CIL exemption. Interested parties should make their own investigations with East Suffolk Council's Community Infrastructure Levy team.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the agent. Please follow current Covid-19 government guidelines.

NOTES

1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers' and buyers' identity. 3. It is believed the barn is clad in asbestos. An asbestos survey has not been undertaken and a buyer will be responsible for all and any contamination mitigation. 4. The seller has/will peg/spray the boundary but the buyer will be responsible to construct fencing along the boundary. Please note that no further land is available. 5. The fertiliser silo to the south-west of the barn will be removed by summer 2022 by the seller.

January 2022