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3 bedroom house for sale

Fortuneswell
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3 bed
0 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • For sale on behalf of Dorset Council
  • Potential for residential development STPP
  • Situated on an elevated position with views towards the Jurassic Coast
  • Located within easy reach of many local amenities
  • Freehold with vacant possession
  • For sale by way of Informal Tender
  • Closing date for bids 12 noon 15th August 2024
An excellent versatile opportunity situated in an elevated position in Fortuneswell, Portland
Site Description
A freehold parcel of land circa 0.26 of an acre, located in an elevated position just off Fortuneswell High Street overlooking the public car park, enjoying rooftop views towards the Jurassic Coastline.

The site is currently occupied by a detached single storey building, "Former Connect Building" with parking area to the front.

Local architects:- Crickmay Stark Architects, have suggested two indicative schemes for the land as follows:

Option A
6 x three-bedroom houses, subject to planning.

Option B
10 x one-bedroom apartments, subject to planning.

NB. Further details in connection with the above schemes is stored within the data room link, access to which can be provided upon request.
Situation/Location
The Former Connect Building is set in an elevated position within the Fortuneswell area of Portland. Fortuneswell village is located at the southern end of the isle Portland, within easy reach of the coast, local amenities, eateries and schools.

Portland
The Isle of Portland is situated on the most southerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Portland is situated approximately 5 miles from the neighbouring town of
Weymouth.

Weymouth
Weymouth is a thriving seaside town, famed for its 3-mile stretch of golden sand. The A35 around the north of the town provides good communications eastwards to the A31 and M27 and westwards
towards Exeter. The mainline railway station provides services to Bristol Temple Meads and London Waterloo.
Local Authority
The local authority is Dorset Council.

Method of Sale
Tenders are invited by informal tender for the freehold interest on either an unconditional or conditional basis.

Tenders should include the following:-
- The amount to be offered for the property.
- Proof of funding
- Solicitor's details
- Confirmation of Board approval, if required
- Exchange and completion timescales
- Level of deposit to be paid.

The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer.

Offers should be submitted by completing the informal tender form no later than 12.00 NOON 15th August 2024.

Offers should be submitted to Laura Jacobs

Important
VAT:
Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be added to the sale price or rent quoted, we recommend that prospective buyers satisfy themselves and establish the VAT implications prior to entering into any agreement.

SERVICES:
Enquiries should be made to the appropriate authorities and prospective purchases are advised that they are entirely responsible for ensuring that their proposed needs are met.

AGENTS NOTE:
All measurements are approximate only. The site area measurement has been taken from an ordnance survey extract and has not been checked on site by Goadsby. Therefore, any measurement cannot be guaranteed and prospective buyers should satisfy themselves prior to entering into any agreement.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under Anti Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.

These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form an offer or contract. STRICTLY SUBJECT TO CONTRACT, ALL MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATE.

Agents note: At no time have we undertaken a structural survey and services have not been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as necessary, to the structural integrity of the premises and condition/working order of services, plant or equipment.

ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.

 



These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.

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