The property is situated in a private position off Pump Hill in Brent Pelham with pleasant views of arable fields to the north. The closest train station is in Newport with services to Cambridge and London. Stansted Airport is also a short distance away.
Buntingford – 5 miles
Newport – 6.4 miles
Saffron Walden – 10.5 miles
Bishop’s Stortford – 9.1 miles
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Approximately 0.80 acres (0.32 hectares).
For sale by private treaty as a whole
Description
The property has historically been used for agricultural purposes in association with the adjoining arable farm. Permission has been granted for change of use to allow four new dwellings. Details of accommodation and approximate gross internal area are shown below.
Property Type Beds GIA (ft2)
Dutch Barn Detached 4 2,475
Grain Store 1 Attached 4 3,444
Grain Store 2 Attached 4 1,690
Grain Store 3 Attached 4 1,690
Total 9,299
Access to the property is directly off the public highway.
Planning
Permission has been granted by East Herts District Council for change of use, part demolition and conversion of 2 agricultural barns to create 4 x four bed dwellings incorporating mezzanine levels, installation of fenestration, replacement cladding and roof, associated car parking, amenity areas, landscaping and access arrangement. Application Ref: 3/23/1421/FUL.
It should be noted that a small area of unregistered land on the south side or the Dutch Barn has been included within the planning application area but is not part of the Land Registry title for the property. Furthermore, the planning application area includes an area of the public highway at the entrance to the property where agreement will need to be reached with the highway authority.
Overage
In the event planning permission is granted for residential accommodation exceeding 900m2 (9,684ft2) (gross internal area), the purchaser will be required to pay the vendor an additional 500/m2 for any additional area. The proposed overage deed is available in the Weldon Beesly Property Portal.
Services
Water and electricity are available nearby subject to usual utility connection requirements. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such services.
Tenure and possession
Vacant possession will be available on completion.
Exchange of contracts and completion
Contracts to be exchanged within 28 working days of the issue of a draft contract by the Vendor’s solicitor. A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts with completion on a date to be agreed.
Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements, public or private rights of way, covenants and restrictions, whether stated in these particulars or not.
Boundaries
The Vendors and the Vendors’ agent will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The Purchasers will have to satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries. The Purchaser will be responsible for creating a boundary fence between the acquired and retained farmland. Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The Purchaser will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the Property as scheduled.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with the most recent Anti-Money Laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and an address to the selling agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed. This is a legal requirement.
Property Portal
Planning information, surveys, title documents, legal information and searches can be found in the Weldon Beesly Property Portal. Please contact Weldon Beesly for access to the Property Portal.
Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm and its associated machinery we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of this property. Please do not visit site without a prior appointment with Weldon Beesly
Enquiries
Edward Broad
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Hugo Richardson
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