Residential development for sale

Fairfield Farm Barns are located on Mowden Hall Lane from which the site is accessed. Hatfield Peverel is 1 mile to the north. The site is also within easy reach of Little Baddow and Danbury to the south. The A12 is accessible at Hatfield Peverel. Hatfield Peverel mainline railway station is approximately 1.5 miles by road and the new Beaulieu Park Station opening toward the end of 2025 will be within 4.5 miles, both providing excellent access to central London.

The site offers immediate access to the countryside with a network of nearby public rights of way, giving access to the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation and the popular destination of Paper Mill Lock and tea rooms.

The site offers excellent access to primary schools at Boreham, Danbury, Hatfield Peverel and secondary schools at Witham or Maldon. Private education is also conveniently located at Elm Green Prep School (Little Baddow), Heathcote School (Danbury) as well as New Hall School (Chelmsford).

Postcode -  CM3 2NT

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Planning consent has been obtained for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing buildings to provide 5 residential dwellings.

3 dwellings are conversions of the existing dwellings.

2 dwellings are new build.

The plots totals approximately 0.40 ha/ 0.99 ac.

The development will provide:

• • Plot 1. Conversion - Timber 18th/19th Century Barn - 4/5 Bed - 241sqm / 2,594 sqft
  • Plot 2. Conversion - Modern Pole Barn - 5 bed - 252 sqm / 2,712 sqft
  • Plot 3. Conversion - Timber Barn and Piggery - 3 bed - 163 sqm / 1,754 sqft 
  • Plot 4. New Build - Modern Barn - 4 Bed - 226 sqm / 2,432 sqft
  • Plot 5. New Build - Modern barn - 4/5 bed - 237 sqm / 2,465 sqft

  The gross proposed floorspace once the development is complete is approximately 1,119 sqm / 11,958 sqft.

  Town Planning

  The local planning authority is Braintree District Council.

  Planning Permission was granted on 22/3/2023 Ref: 23/0073/FUL.

  The decision notice and approved plans are attached in the accompanying planning pack.

  Purchaser must make their own inquiries as to the suitability of the permission for their proposed uses.

  The Dwellings

  Plot 1. Conversion - Timber 18th/19th Century Barn - 4/5 Bed - 241sqm / 2,594sqft

  Ground floor:

  • Glazed and vaulted entrance
  • Living room
  • Study
  • Utility
  • Kitchen / dining room
  • Bed 3 with ensuite

  1st floor:

  • Master Bedroom with ensuite with dressing area
  • Bedroom  2 with ensuite.
  • Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 5
  • Family Bathroom

  Plot 2. Conversion - Modern Pole Barn - 5 bed - 252sqm / 2,712sqft

  Ground floor:

  • Dining / Living room.
  • Utility
  • Kitchen
  • Study
  • Bed 1 with ensuite

  1st Floor:

  • Bed 2 with ensuite
  • Bed 3 with ensuite
  • Bed 4
  • Bed 5
  • Family Bathroom

  Plot 3. Conversion - Timber Barn and Piggery - 3 bed - 163sqm / 1,754sqft

  Ground floor

  • Living room
  • Kitchen
  • Dining
  • Utility
  • Bathroom
  • Bed 1 with ensuite
  • Bed 2
  • Bed 3

  Plot 4. New Build Replacement of Modern Barn - 4 Bed - 226sqm / 2,432sqft

  Ground floor:

  • Entrance hall
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
  • Utility
  • Guest bedroom with ensuite
  • Cart lodge

  1st floor:

  • Bed 1 with ensuite
  • Bed 2 with ensuite
  • Bed 3
  • bed 4 with Dressing room
  • Family bathroom

  Plot 5. New Build Replacement of Modern Barn - 4/5 bed - 237sqm / 2,465sqft

  Ground floor:

  • Entrance hall
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Utility
  • Guest bedroom with ensuite
  • Cart lodge

  1st floor:

  • Bed 1 with ensuite and dressing area
  • Bed 2 with ensuite
  • Bed 3
  • Bed 4
  • Gym over cart lodge
  Services

  The property has a mains water connection. Mains electricity is also connected. A fibre optic service is available nearby.

  The purchaser will install their own foul water treatments works. An easement to dicharge over the vendors retained land will be provided if necessary.

  Prospective purchasers must make their own inquries as to the availability and suitabilty of all services. 

  Boundaries

  The Vendor will erect the boundary features as follows:

  • A-B chain link fence
  • B-C close boarded fence
  • C-D hedge
  Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Rights of Way

  The property will be sold subject to a restrictive covenant such that:

  • The property is limited to a maximum of 5 independent dwellings.
  • The total floor area cannot exceed 5% more than the currently approved aggregated floor area.
  • Any constructed buildings must maintain similar external facades and height as currently permitted, without any significant differences.

  The Vendor will reserve access for all purposes at all times over the track to the east (shown shaded blue on the sale plan). 

  The property is sold subject to any easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, rights of way or obligations whether mentioned in these particulars or not. 

  Notice

  Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

  Viewing

  Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.

  Anti Money Laundering

  The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to solicitors being instructed.