Burrswood Estate, Bird In Hand... Plot for sale

A unique opportunity for a residential/investment buyer to acquire one of two period semi-detached cottage styled buildings. The property has planning permission to convert into a ‘Grand Designs’ like house, whilst being immersed in natural beauty with extensive views across Ashdown Forest, set within an exclusive 100-acre private estate.

Burswood Estate is one of Kent’s hidden secrets, built in approximately 1839, the grounds include formal gardens, lakes, woodlands, and fields. Burswood Estate Manor, situated within the heart of the estate, was once formally a wellbeing centre. The estate was designed by the architect; Decimus Burton. Nearby is Groombridge, a charming village with a real community feel, boasting traditional village pubs, fine dining restaurants, and a variety of shops/boutiques. Schooling is another huge attraction to the area, with highly rated state, grammar, and private schools nearby. Tunbridge Wells provide access into London Charing Cross, and London Cannon Street with Ashurst Station within a 7-minute drive. Additionally, if you are an active outdoors person, locally there are plenty of walking trails (ideal for dog owners), cycle routes, tennis courts, and golf courses.

Internally, the property extends to circa 1566sqft/145sqm of internal floor space, which is set across two floors, with planning consent granted (24/01435/FULL) to convert into a 3-bedroom family home, with the proposed floor plan boasting 3-spacious bedrooms, 2-bathrooms (one of which is an en-suite to the principal bedroom), a spacious open-plan kitchen dining/living area with twin doors leading you directly out onto the garden, a snug room, ideal for either a 4th bedroom or study, as well as a downstairs w/c. Externally boasting a mature rear garden, parking to front, a shed and cycle store.

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Auction
To be sold by online auction (unconditional) on Tuesday 17th December 2024 with a 6 WEEK COMPLETION, bidding will open at 10.00.

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Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession

EPC rating
E

Council tax
Not registered

Legal pack
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Guide prices
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Additional fees
A buyers charge of £1,500 including VAT is payable on each lot that you buy, in addition to the sale price. Please be aware there may be other additional fees, including disbursements contained in the legal pack payable on completion. Please ensure that you check the legal pack for each lot that you are interested in, prior to bidding.

Pre-auction offers
These must be made in writing and will only be considered if the Legal Pack has been inspected and proof of funding has been supplied to the auctioneers. Pre-auction offers are only considered on an auction basis in accordance with the “Terms & Conditions - Unconditional Auction".

Please note
All plans are strictly for identification purposes only and should not be relied upon. Please refer to the legal pack for the Land Registry plan of each lot. Any plans are reproduced from Ordnance Survey maps with kind permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office @ Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Licence no: 100020449.

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