Plot for sale

A large agricultural barn set within a plot of approx. 3.5 acres, with approved consent to convert into a splendid single dwelling offering over 3,400 sq ft of accommodation.

Occupying a rural setting between Bedford and St Neots, amidst woodland and farmland, this substantial 'L' shaped building comprises a traditional double height timber frame and timber clad barn with an open-fronted, part brick, single-storey former cow shed. The building is set well away from any other residential dwellings, along a single track road from the highway which crosses a newly constructed bridge over a natural stream, South Brook, which runs between the barn and the paddock.

The proposed accommodation allows for all the bedrooms (either 4 plus a study, or five) to be within the existing single-storey cow shed and the reception areas to be within the traditional timber barn, all on the ground floor which will allow for a splendid vaulted beamed ceiling. There is a courtyard at the front which is framed on two sides by the building, and this is to provide formal gardens, a driveway and parking area. To the rear (west) is open grassland with broadleaf woodland beyond, and again to the south there is also grassland with broadleaf woodland.

Tenure:
Freehold

Accommodation:
Proposed Accommodation:
Within the timber barn section will be a reception hall, cloakroom, a large sitting and dining room, a family room/snug, a kitchen breakfast room and a utility room. The reception hall will also lead to the bedroom wing, with a master bedroom and a second bedroom both benefiting from en-suite shower rooms, a family bathroom and either two or three further bedrooms.

Exterior:
The property is approached from the Colesden Road along a long, single track road with fields to either side that crosses a new bridge with a driveway then into the plot with the courtyard area at the front. The grounds extend some way to the west and south and mainly comprise areas of grassland and woodland.

Planning:
Planning Reference: 22/02070/CPNQ
Planning: Prior notification for change of use from an agricultural building to a dwelling/house (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building.
Decision Date: 8th September 2023
Decision: Approved
The property is within an area classified as Flood Zone 1, and therefore has a low probability of flooding.

Viewings:
You are welcome to view in daylight hours, at your convenience.

* The auction is being held at the Delta Marriott Hotel Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL on Wednesday 12th June 2024 and will start at 12:00; it is a public auction so you can just turn up on the day you do not need to pre-register.

You can also register for telephone/proxy/internet bidding online from the 3rd June 2024 by following the link below and clicking on the blue box “Register to Bid”: *

EPC Rating:
N/A

VAT:
VAT is not applicable

Sellers Solicitor:
Roythornes Solicitors
Ref: Alice Lees
Enterprise Way, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3YR
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Local Authority:
Bedford Borough Council -[use Contact Agent Button]

Buyers Premium:
There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot.

Disbursements:
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Administration Charge:
Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT.