The rare opportunity to purchase a building plot with planning consent for a classically designed detached farmhouse measuring 2.888 sq ft plus a triple garage.

The building plot measures c.0.42 acres and is surrounded by counrtyside. The land is generally flat; sloping gently NW to SE towards the Silchester Brook. The boundary has been established with a post and rail fence and it has been has been cleared in readiness for development.

There are no Public Rights of Way.

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Location - These unique plots nestle within beautiful open countryside between the desirable villages of Silchester and Bramley: an area renowned for its walks and riding. Set close to the Berkshire border, with views across Silchester Brook, it feels a million miles from the hustle and bustle, but if offers super access to Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury and beyond.
Road - M3 and M4 under 10 miles
Rail - nearby Bramley and Mortimer stations have direct links to Reading and Basingstoke and on into London Paddington or Waterloo
Air - Heathrow is 36 miles away

The ancient village of Silchester is the site of Calleva Atrebatum; a very important town in Roman Britain. Today, Silchester in an active and welcoming village community which benefits from a good ofsted-rated primary school, pub, sports club, village hall and church. There is also a good range of independent schools in the area, including Daneshill, St Neot's, Sherfield, Downe House, Bradfield and Wellington College.

Planning - The site was granted planning permission on 18th March 2022 for "the erection of 3 no. dwelling houses following the demolition of existing bungalow and associated structures and change of use from re-cycling yard to residential use". Planning reference 20/03222/FUL.

A section 78 application has been submitted to enable the site to be delivered as separate phases (including reallocations of CIL contributions across the 3 plots). This will give purchasers control and flexibility over planning conditions and timings.

CIL contributions to be paid by purchasers (nb: it completed as a self build, CIL is not chargeable).

The properties have been designed as 3 beds but may be easily reconfigured to large 4 or 5 bed houses, subject to the appropriate permissions.

The Local Authority is Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, Civic Offices, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NW. Telephone[use Contact Agent Button].

The consented development will provide accommodation, measured on a Gross Internal Area (GIA) basis of:
Plot 1: 268 sq.m (2,885 sq ft)
Plot 2: 268 sq.m (2,885 sq ft)

Each house will also benefit from a detached garage.

The owner of the site is retaining and building the third plot (on the northern boundary). Plots 1 and 2 (as referred to on previous pages) will be sold either to a self builder (self build certificates will be transferred upon completion) or to a speculative developer.

Services - We understand that a telecoms connection is available from a nearby pole and mains electricity and water has been connection to one of the plots. There is no mains sewage and the plans show a treatment plant to be installed for each plot. However, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own independent enquiries with the individual authorities to verify the capacity and availability of such services.

Tenure - The plots will be sold freehold with vacant possession given upon completion of the sale

Method Of Sale - The plots' freehold interest are being offered for sale by Private Treaty.
The vendor may consider alternative structures including joint ventures with an appropriate speculative developer subject to contract.

Contact - Mike Shearn
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