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Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Features and description
- Residential Development Plot
- Useful modern farm buildings
- Approximately 2 Acres
- Convenient Transport Links
- Walking distance to Mere
Full planning for an agricultural workers dwelling (AOC) with two modern farm buildings together with a paddock all in about 2 acres of beautiful coountryside
A rare opportunity to purchase two acres of land benefiting from two substantial modern farm buildings as well as full planning full planning permission to build a new two bedroom brick bungalow situated in the quiet, rural hamlet of Burton, on the outskirts of Mere. The planning permission, ref 21/01808/FUL, will provide accommodation on a single level and comprise a double aspect kitchen diner, a substantial sitting room and two well proportioned bedrooms either side on the main bathroom. A large entrance hall, utility and boot room will make up the working end of the property and buyers could apply to convert into further living accommodation.
SITUATION
Burton is a small cluster of properties located about 1 mile to the east of the town of
Mere. Mere is a popular town offering a variety of independent shops, several popular public houses, Doctors surgery, dentist, pharmacy, butchers, electrical goods supplier, hairdresser and a Co-op. The nearby town of Gillingham offers a Waitrose amongst other supermarkets, opticians, dentist and a mainline railway serving London Waterloo and Exeter. The A303 is nearby and links to the M3 to London and the West Country. The area offers many reputable state and independent primary and secondary schools including Port Regis, Warminster School and Sexeys. Mere is on the Dorset / Wiltshire border and offers many rural activities such a cycling, horse riding and shooting with Stourhead and the Downs ideal for walking.
OUTSIDE
A right of access from the lane over the initial apron leads to a sweeping private drive hedge lined on either side. The plot is set back from the road and bounded by mature hedgerows giving a feeling of privacy in a quiet, tucked away location. The residential plot measures 0.05 ha, including a garden and off road parking for two vehicles.
The first enclosed barn (324 sqm) has water and a chalk floor, ideally suited for use as a covered yard. The second barn (216 sq. m) is enclosed on three sides and has been used for fodder storage.
NOTE: The occupation of the dwelling shall be strictly limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.
SERVICES
Mains water is located in the road and mains electricity is located next to the drive. The purchaser will need to contact Wessex Water and SSE to obtain quotes for connection. A foul drainage system will have to be installed as part of the build.
DIRECTIONS
From the town of Mere continue in a northerly direction on the B3095 and join the A303 eastbound. After approximately 0.5 miles turn right towards Burton and continue along Southbrook for a further 0.5 miles where the entrance will be found on the left.
A rare opportunity to purchase two acres of land benefiting from two substantial modern farm buildings as well as full planning full planning permission to build a new two bedroom brick bungalow situated in the quiet, rural hamlet of Burton, on the outskirts of Mere. The planning permission, ref 21/01808/FUL, will provide accommodation on a single level and comprise a double aspect kitchen diner, a substantial sitting room and two well proportioned bedrooms either side on the main bathroom. A large entrance hall, utility and boot room will make up the working end of the property and buyers could apply to convert into further living accommodation.
SITUATION
Burton is a small cluster of properties located about 1 mile to the east of the town of
Mere. Mere is a popular town offering a variety of independent shops, several popular public houses, Doctors surgery, dentist, pharmacy, butchers, electrical goods supplier, hairdresser and a Co-op. The nearby town of Gillingham offers a Waitrose amongst other supermarkets, opticians, dentist and a mainline railway serving London Waterloo and Exeter. The A303 is nearby and links to the M3 to London and the West Country. The area offers many reputable state and independent primary and secondary schools including Port Regis, Warminster School and Sexeys. Mere is on the Dorset / Wiltshire border and offers many rural activities such a cycling, horse riding and shooting with Stourhead and the Downs ideal for walking.
OUTSIDE
A right of access from the lane over the initial apron leads to a sweeping private drive hedge lined on either side. The plot is set back from the road and bounded by mature hedgerows giving a feeling of privacy in a quiet, tucked away location. The residential plot measures 0.05 ha, including a garden and off road parking for two vehicles.
The first enclosed barn (324 sqm) has water and a chalk floor, ideally suited for use as a covered yard. The second barn (216 sq. m) is enclosed on three sides and has been used for fodder storage.
NOTE: The occupation of the dwelling shall be strictly limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.
SERVICES
Mains water is located in the road and mains electricity is located next to the drive. The purchaser will need to contact Wessex Water and SSE to obtain quotes for connection. A foul drainage system will have to be installed as part of the build.
DIRECTIONS
From the town of Mere continue in a northerly direction on the B3095 and join the A303 eastbound. After approximately 0.5 miles turn right towards Burton and continue along Southbrook for a further 0.5 miles where the entrance will be found on the left.
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