Plot for sale

Timber framed barn with scope for conversion (subject to planning).

The property comprises a traditional timber framed barn, approached via a shared driveway, the site being shown edged red for identification purposes only on site plan.

The building is believed to have been constructed in the late 16th/early 17th century with later additions. The main barn is constructed with a low plinth wall and timber frame with timber cladding, under a pan tile roof and accessed via large double doors to the front and a further pedestrian door to the eastern flank wall. A small lean-to structure with brick walls is attached to the west gable.

A range of outbuildings adjacent to the main barn doors are of timber frame and brickwork construction under a pitched pan tile roof and provide a workshop and four further stores at ground floor level. Stairs from within the main barn and also one of the stores provide access to a refurbished first floor area, understood to have been previously used as a gymnasium.

A single storey block of three further outbuildings adjoin the eastern flank wall of the main barn, constructed of brick and blockwork under a pitched pan tile roof.

The grounds of the property include a surfaced yard in front of the main barn, a fenced and surfaced tennis court and further open ground to the rear of the barn.

Refurbishment Works
Previous refurbishment works appear to include the reroofing of the main barn and the installation of a new concrete floor. The first floor area benefits from the installation of velux windows, plastered/decorated walls and ceilings and the installation of fluorescent lighting. One of the lean-to areas of the main barn has been similarly refurbished.

Floor Areas
According to our measurements the property provides the following approximately gross internal floor areas:

Main barn: 2,731 sq. ft. (253.75 sq. m.)
West lean-to: 142 sq. ft. ( 13.21 sq. m.)
South outbuildings
(workshop & 4 stores):1,363 sq. ft. (126.67 sq. m.)
First floor area: 486 sq. ft. ( 45.16 sq. m.)
East outbuildings
(3 stores): 446 sq. ft. ( 41.43 sq. m.)
Total gross internal
floor area: 5,168 sq. ft. (480.22 sq. m.)
Main barn: Eaves 3.50 metres
Apex 7.25 metres

Planning
Planning consent was granted on 30th March 2017 for the conversion of the property into 5 letting units and the erection of a pavilion building (reference DC/16/3167/FUL). Further details are available via the local planning authority’s website: . This planning consent has now lapsed although the property is still considered suitable for redevelopment and conversion for a variety of alternative uses and all interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.


Location

Iken is a small village situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the River Alde estuary and with Tunstall Forest to the west. Snape village and the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh are 2.5 miles to the north west and 8 miles to the north east respectively. Woodbridge is 12 miles and the county town of Ipswich 20 miles to the south west. The property is situated on Snape Road between Fazeboons and Facons Bottom Farm (see location plan on back page).

Important Information

Services
The mains electricity supply serving the adjoining dwelling and holiday let also currently serve the property and will be disconnected in due course. The purchaser will therefore be responsible for contacting the relevant utility companies to arrange a separate electricity supply and any other services required, including water and broadband connections. It is anticipated that foul drainage could be accommodated via the installation of a private drainage system within the grounds of the property.

The solar panels upon the roof of the property are owned by a third party and will be removed in due course, unless acquired by the purchaser by separate negotiation.

We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies in connection with the availability and capacity of all of those serving the property including IT and telecommunication links.

Local Authority
East Suffolk District Council, East Coast House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1RT.
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Terms
Offers are invited in the region of £350,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession upon completion.

Energy Performance Certificate
Rating E (101)

Legal Costs
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.

Particulars
Particulars prepared in September 2023.

Agents note
The property is owned by Fazeboons Barn Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation). Alex Cadwallader and Andrew Duncan were appointed as Joint Liquidators of Fazeboons Barn Limited on 22 December 2022. The affairs of Fazeboons Barn Limited are managed by the Joint Liquidators and their agents, all of whom act as agents and without personal liability.

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the joint agents:
Hilco Global
11 Ironmonger Lane, London, EC2V 8EY
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Contact: Ed Jeffery
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