A development opportunity to purchase a steel frame with planning approval for change of use to a residential dwelling along with land extending to 1.43 acres in all. For Sale by informal Tender 6th October 2023.

Little Owl Farm -

Location - The site is situated off a farm track in a lovely private location surrounded by open farmland, behind the popular Stable View café venue on the edge of the ever poplar parish at Dale Abbey.

Conveniently located just 7 miles from the city of Derby and 10 miles from Nottingham.
The site is offered for sale with no upward chain

Description: - This site provides a rare opportunity to convert a detached steel portal framed barn into spacious two storey residential accommodation. The barn has been granted prior approval for change of use from an agricultural building to a two storey dwelling with building operations reasonably necessary for the building to function as a dwelling.

The site is accessed along the edge of the stable view café / venue car park to a gated track which leads to a field gate which is passed through before reaching the gated access to the site.

The site extends to 1.43 acres in all (with a further 3 aces available by separate negotiation) with a purpose built stable block opposite the barn for conversion within the yard. The stable block has two loose boxes with stable door access and a separate tack room with independent stable door access.

Beside the barn and stable to the eastern side is a fenced sand based arena/manege, with a further open fronted timber built shelter with pitched slate roof to the northern edge of the arena with gated access adjacent.

To the western edge of the concrete yard and at right angles to the barn is a container unit which has a power and water supply and kitchenette and sleeping area within. This building does not benefit from planning consent but has been on site in excess of 10 years.

The land is dissected by the current access drive and is predominantly pasture ideal for mowing or grazing.

Directions: - From Spondon - Proceed out of the village on the A6096 .toward Kirk Hallam and Ilkeston. After about 2 miles take the left turn and keep to the left toward Stable View Café and venue. Proceed past stable view café along the edge of the car park and you will see a gated access straight ahead. Proceed along this farm track and it will bend to the left. You will reach another gated access into the field proceed through this gate and then the gated access to the site will be found on the left hand side.
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Services: - We understand from the vendor that the land and building has a water and electric supply. The buyer should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the current supply of utilities for domestic purposes. It is thought that an improvement to the water supply will be required.

Tenure And Possession: - The land is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Viewing: - The land is to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the sole agents Bagshaws by telephoning the Ashbourne office on[use Contact Agent Button] or e-mail; [use Contact Agent Button]

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements: - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are described in these particulars.

Local Authority: - Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RP

Planning Information: - Further information on the change of use can be found on the Erewash Borough Council planning portal searching under planning reference number ERE/0822/0027.

Method Of Sale: - The site is offered by informal tender (unless sold prior) with the closing date for offers to be submitted of Friday 6th October 2023 by 12noon. All offers should be submitted in writing/e-mailed and accompanied with proof of funds to cover the value of the offer made..

It should be noted that the vendor is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any tender. Any accepted offer is at the sellers absolute discretion.

Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that all measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing. These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale.