Plot for sale

A unique opportunity to acquire a pair of traditional outbuildings with planning permission for conversion into 2 detached dwellings occupying a sought-after edge of village location adjoining open countryside.

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

UNIT 1 (CIRCA 6,000 SQ FT)

- Staircase Hall; Cloakroom; Separate W.C.; Study/Snug; Lounge; Open plan Kitchen with Living & Dining areas; Utility Room; Plant Room; Prep Kitchen;
- Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room; 3 further Bedrooms all En-Suite; Gym; Indoor Swimming Pool
- Guest Wing/Annexe with Cloakroom/W.C. Lounge; Guest Bedroom with En-Suite
- Detached Triple Garage; Tennis Court; Gardens; Paddock Land in all about 1.73 acres (0.7 ha)

UNIT 2 (CIRCA 3,000 SQ FT)

- Staircase Hall; Cloakroom; Separate W.C.; Living Room; Open Plan Kitchen with Dining Area; Study/Snug; Utility Room
- Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room; 3 further double Bedrooms (all En-Suite)
- Parking for several cars; Landscaped Gardens; Paddock Land in all about 1.00 acre (0.4 ha)

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR POSSIBLY IN TWO LOTS

In all an overall gross internal area of 9,000 sq ft and a site area ending to approximately 2.73 acres (1.1 ha)
comprising garden and paddock land.

DISTANCES

CHESTER - 6 MILES
M53/M56 - 5 MILES
LIVERPOOL - 22 MILES
MANCHESTER - 36 MILES
LIVERPOOL AIRPORT – 18 MILES
MANCHESTER AIRPORT – 28 MILES
(DISTANCES APPROXIMATE)

DESCRIPTION

On 26 October 2023, Planning Application No’s. 22/04318/FUL and 22/04311/FUL were approved permitting the conversion of both traditional brick ranges into 2 detached dwellings. The buildings which enjoy a rural aspect stand well back from the lane and the consents provide for them to be accessed via independent drives in order to provide a greater degree of privacy. The approved plans permit a very contemporary design whilst internally the layout caters for modern day family living with open plan kitchens incorporating a sitting/dining areas and at first floor level all bedrooms are en-suite.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Address: Barrow Lodge Farm Buildings, Station Lane, Little Barrow, Nr Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7JW

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Services: Mains water and electricity available albeit to be connected. Private drainage to be installed.

Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council.

Future Development Value: The contract will contain an overage provision stating that in the event there is a planning permission granted in the next 5 years for residential living accommodation extending beyond the footprint of the existing buildings, the vendors will be entitled to a payment on a prorata basis representing £50 per sq ft for any additional floor area.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax: Council Tax for each unit to be assessed post completion.

Town & Country Planning: It should be noted that Cheshire West & Chester Council have assessed the Community Infrastructure Levey to be £57,128.93. This payment will be the responsibility of the purchaser being payable in 2 instalments with 50% due 180 days after commencement of development and the remaining 50%, 365 days after commencement of development.

Third Party Rights: The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public or private, where specifically mentioned or not.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment via the Chester office at Jackson-Stops.

Health & Safety: Please note that the loft floors to the traditional buildings are not safe and interested parties should refrain from accessing the first floor areas.

DIRECTIONS

From Chester travel on the A56 passing through Mickle Trafford and at Bridge Trafford turn right onto the B5132 signposted Barrow. Follow the lane for just under 1 mile and having crossed the sandstone bridge over Barrow Brook the entrance to the buildings and farmyard is on the right hand side.

Alternatively travelling from Chester on the A51 at Stamford Bridge traffic lights take the B5132 signposted Barrow. Follow the lane for approximately 2 miles and just beyond the hamlet of Little Barrow the entrance to the buildings and farmyard is on right hand side.