Barn conversion for sale

Permitted development to convert a range of modern barns to create three separate dwellings together with gardens and parking on a total site of approximately 2.67 acres (1.08 hectares) in all.
Potential to create one single dwelling, subject to the necessary consents. 

 Location
The site will be found on the outskirts of  Stonham Aspal and set well back from the Debenham Road, just to the north of the hamlet of Mill Green and Stonham Aspal. Stonham Aspal benefits from a primary school, village hall and tennis club.  It is also home to the well renowned Stonham Barns, which offers a range of shops, cafes and businesses, a post office, golf driving range, owl sanctuary, hairdressers and beauticians.  Stonham Aspal is ideally located for commuters, being fewer than 2 miles from the A140 and, from there, just under 5 miles from the A14.  It is 34 miles from Norwich and 12 miles from the centre of the county town of Ipswich where there are all day-to-day shopping facilities, along with national stores, supermarkets and rail services.  Further direct rail services to London’s Liverpool Street Station can be found at the nearby market town of Stowmarket, which is just over 6 miles from the property, and boasts an array of supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi.  The thriving village of Debenham is approximately 3 miles from the property and has a small supermarket, butchers, post office, café, public house, leisure centre and well regarded high school.  Within 24 miles of the property is the Heritage Coast with destinations such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. 

Directions
Heading in an easterly direction on the A1120 from the A140, turn left upon entering the village of Stonham Aspal where signposted towards Mill Green.  Continue along this road for approximately half a mile, bearing right where the road forks and the entrance to the site will be found a short way along on the left hand side. 
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Description

Permitted Development was granted by Mid Suffolk District Council on 7th July 2023 - reference DC/23/02404.  A copy of the Prior Approval Notice is included within these particulars together with extracts of the consented plans.  It is understood that the development must be completed within three years of the Prior Approval date, but interested parties should satisfy themselves in that regard.   

The consented plans provide for an impressive range of three ‘link detached’ new dwellings which have been designed in a contemporary fashion.  Two of the proposed dwellings are single storey in height, with the accommodation comprising an entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining room and living room together with  a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a bathroom.  The third dwelling has accommodation arranged over two floors, and is of a similar layout with an entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining room, sitting room, study, second lounge/playroom and guest bedroom with en-suite shower room on the ground floor, together with a master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms, and a bathroom on the first floor.   It is proposed that the external elevations will be in black fibre cement sheets together with aluminium framed windows and doors.  

The plans provide for parking areas at either end of the properties, together with modest gardens to the rear.  The agricultural land beyond the permitted residential area (the permitted red line plan) is also included in the sale.  In all, the site being offered for sale extends to approximately 2.67 acres (1.08 hectares).  It should be noted that the land hatched blue on the plan included within these particulars is outside of the planning permitted red line plan and will still be deemed as agricultural.  As such, a change of use to garden land would be required.  

Alternatively, The Piggeries could potentially be developed into an impressive, single residential dwelling, subject to the necessary consents.  The architects involved with the site to date, KWA Architects of Cambridge, have also produced an indicative plan of how the buildings could accommodate a single dwelling of just over 4,500 sq ft (425 sqm), and extracts of that plan are included within these particulars.  

Accommodation

Unit    Approx Sq Ft    Approx Sqm
1           2,150                  199.8
2           1,285                  119.4
3           1,285                  119.4
Total     4,720                  438.6

Services
We understand that electricity and water is already connected to the site, although prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in relation to the availability and capacity of services.  We assume that drainage will be to new private treatment plants.   Interested parties should carry out their own investigations with regard to the availability and capacity of services.

Local Authority  
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; [use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]

Architects 
The architects involved with the project to date are KWA Architects (Cambridge) Ltd, Chalk Farm, High Street, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AG; [use Contact Agent Button].  [use Contact Agent Button]

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

We understand that Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is payable, which was set at £41,372.89 on 18th July 2023 (reference LN00007046), but we understand that this figure is subject to indexation.  A copy of the Liability Notice is available on request.  If the site is subsequently developed as a single dwelling and the site is purchased by a self-builder/owner occupier, then we understand that exemption from CIL may be available.  

Any detailed enquiries relating to CIL should be referred to the local planning authority, Mid Suffolk District Council;  [use Contact Agent Button] 

Viewing
The property can be viewed at any time with particulars in hand.  Prospective purchasers should not block the driveway which is owned by a third party and over which the site has a right of way.  Viewers will be accessing and inspecting the site entirely at your own risk.       

NOTES
1.   Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

2.   The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents    to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

3.   It is believed that the barn is clad in asbestos.  An asbestos refurbishment/demolition survey was commissioned in 2016, and a copy is available on request.

January 2024