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Spitten and Fair View Cottages are a pair of semi-detached character cottages For Sale in an incredibly beautiful rural countryside location, on the edge of the small hamlet of Ab Lench.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire adjoining properties with significant potential and enviable far-reaching views.

Accommodation 

The cottages offer very similar accommodation (back to back), as follows - 

Entering through the front porch into the entrance hall, the ground floor accommodation comprises a cosy living room with a central feature fireplace and solid fuel burner, kitchen with a range of fitted units and an open plan dining area with patio doors overlooking the rear gardens and stunning open countryside beyond.

Upstairs, the landing leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom with a white suite, comprising bath with shower over, wash hand basin and W.C.

Outside

Spitten and Fair View Cottages sit on a generous plot with ample driveway parking for at least 4 cars and extensive lawns, surrounded by established hedgerows. Please note that the bottom section of the garden (shown in LHS of aerial photographs) will not be included within the sale. Please contact us for further information, before travelling to view the property.

Additional Land

The current plot boundary is shown with a blue line on the aerial photograph within this listing.

The seller is prepared to consider requests to purchase an additional parcel of land, as indicated by the pink line on the aerial photograph, by separate negotiation via the sole selling agents (Johnsons Property Consultants).

Important Notes

The cottages currently share a septic tank, which we understand would need to be replaced to meet current standards. Prospective buyers must make their own investigations into suitable replacement/ alternatives. The LPG (gas) tank is also currently shared. Our client has advised that the land on which the gas tank is currently sited may be sold with the cottages, with access from the road and a right of way over the field, by negotiation.

Please also be aware that Spitten Farm (to the rear of the cottages) is an events venue, hosting a number of activities, including large camps and music events throughout the year. For further information, please contact us.

The seller has proposed the following covenants, subject to contract:

1. Planning gain/ overage agreement (50% of any gain for 25 years) to cover all forms of development, including any additional dwellings. However, buildings and other structures ancillary to a domestic use will not trigger the overage but plans for garaging, outbuildings etc. will require the prior approval of the sellers but this will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

2. Non-compete clause. The additional land is for agricultural and domestic garden use only and will not be used for camping, caravans or cabins rented out for holiday homes in competition with the business of Lenchwood Trust. Neither are caravans and cabins to be used for permanent residential lettings. No permanent structure such as sheds, greenhouses, chicken runs, etc. to be erected without the prior approval of the sellers, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. No livestock will be kept on the property, except for domestic pets.

3. Not to object to any planning application for change of use and/or development of the Trust retained land for holiday or conference use, save where such application materially adversely affects the transferee's use of their property.

4. Lenchwood Trust agrees to restrict any amplified sound from its activities to the hours of 9am until 10.30pm.

5. The sale is subject to Charity Commission Approval.

6. Note National Grid way-leaves and water mains easement for the farming tenants.
It will be the responsibility of the buyer to erect a suitable stock-proof fence around the boundary, by agreement with the seller. For the avoidance of doubt the fencing to comprise of suitably treated timber posts, a minimum of two strands of barbed wire and sheep netting which must be erected by a competent contractor within 6 weeks of completion and thereafter maintained by the purchaser.

The purchaser(s) will not plant trees on the property so as to overhang the boundary.

Planning enquires concerning the property and surrounding area can be made with Wychavon DC at

Environmental inquires concerning the property and surrounding area can be made with Environment Agency at and general information can be found at
Broadband enquiries at the property concerning its availability and estimated strength and download speeds can be made with bt.com

These particulars are prepared with care but are not guaranteed and do not constitute, or constitute part of, any offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves of these particulars’ accuracy by inspection or otherwise, since neither the vendor nor Johnsons shall be responsible for statements or representations made. The vendor does not make or give, and neither Johnsons nor any person in their employment, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.

We endeavour to make the sales details accurate, if there is any matter(s) that is particularly important to you, please check with us prior to travelling any distance to view the property. Johnsons are unable to comment on the state of repair or condition of the property or confirm that any services equipment or appliances are in satisfactory working order. Reference to tenure is based upon information supplied by the vendor. Fixtures and fittings not included.

Johnsons Property Consultants reserve the right to earn a referral fee from third party providers, including mortgage brokers and/ or conveyancers, if instructed.