Barn conversion for sale

For sale by online livestream auction on 22nd May 2024. Guide Price £400,000 - £500,000.
A pair of barns set in circa 4.7 acres with planning permission to convert into a terrace of 5 houses. Potential for other uses, subject to planning.

This is a good sized site of approximately 4.7 acres and comprises of two existing agricultural barns approached via an access track from the highway and surrounded by fields. The entrance to the track on Langfords Lane can be found approximately 140m from the junction of Langfords Lane/The Batch in the village of High Littleton. The site has the benefit of Class Q Prior Notification as well as consent to demolish the barns and replace with a terrace of 5 houses (2 x 2 bed and 3 x 3 beds). Alternatively, the site could accommodate a one large single dwelling, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The existing buildings comprise two former chicken sheds each with a footprint of circa 770 sqm and are arranged over 2 floors. The buildings offer an opportunity for a variety of different agricultural or commercial activities subject to the necessary planning consents.

Location • Situated about 1.2 miles north of Paulton and 7.5 miles south-west of Bath.
• Directions: Turning into Langfords Lane from the A39, continue for approximately 0.5 miles and the gated entrance in on the right.
• What3words: appoints.thinks.violin
Accommodation The existing buildings comprise a pair of modern purpose-built poultry barns dating from the 1980 with footprint of circa 770sqm each. The elevations are constructed from concrete blockwork and timber cladding. Openings into the building are limited and consist of 2 single doors and 2/3 double
doors.
Approved Residential Accommodation The approved accommodation comprises a terrace of 5 split level houses with bedroom accommodation on the higher level. The living accommodation is on the lower level and benefits from a south facing aspect and views onto a private garden. Each property will benefit from 2 parking spaces.

Plots 1 and 5 - Gross external area of 155 sqm.
Plot 4 - Gross external area of 149 sqm
The accommodation for plots 1, 4 and 5 comprises open plan living, utility, snug/office a family bathroom and three bedrooms (one with en suite).

Plots 2 and 3 - Gross external area 100 sqm.
The accommodation for plots 2 and 3 provides open plan living, a family
bathroom and two bedrooms (one with en suite).
Outside The buildings are set in an overall site of approximately 4.7 acres/1.89 acres.

It should be noted that it is the seller intention that the land around the buildings will be subject to an overage. Interested parties should refer the the legal pack for the exact wording, once completed. The barns and drive way are excluded from the overage.
Utilities We are advised by the sellers that the following services are connected:
• Water
• Private Drainage
• Electric
• Mobile and Broadband - Please visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker for availability of services.

Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the suitability and availability of any services they may require.
Planning Reference 22/03656/ADCOU
Proposal: Conversion and change of use of 1 No. existing barn to 5 No. dwellings with associated operational development necessary to enable the conversion (Resubmission of 21/04723/ADCOU).
Decision Date: 20/01/2023

Reference: 22/03642/FUL
Proposal: Infrastructure application in respect of demolition, access, parking, drainage and landscaping works in association with parallel Class Q prior notification application for the conversion of an agricultural building to 5 No. dwellings.
Decision date: 07/02/2023
Overage Please note it is the sellers intention to include an overage/uplift clause on the site relating to the land surrounding the barns. It is intended that the track and barns themselves should be excluded from the overage. Please register for the legal pack where you will be updated once the document is ready.
Possession Vacant Possession upon completion.
Completion 20 working days.
Viewings Strictly by appointment. Viewing schedule to be announced. Please note the land is currently being used for keeping livestock and viewings are strictly by appointment. There is an electric fence surrounding the field and no attempt to access the barns should be made outside of the allocated viewing times. Any unaccompanied viewings are entirely at your own risk.
Legal Pack The legal pack is a bundle of information, specific to this property which will include, but not limited to:

• Official Copy of Register of Title (Office Copy Entry)
• Local Authority Search
• Coal Mining Search
• Water & Drainage
• Environmental search
• Special Conditions of Sale
• Property Information Form
• Fixtures and Fittings Form

We recommend all elements of the legal pack are reviewed by your and your conveyancer before bidding. You are deemed to bid in full knowledge of the contents of the legal pack whether you have reviewed it or not.

Your attention is drawn to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, which detail other charges in addition to the sale price which you may be liable for. These costs may include, but not limited to, Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees as well as Transfer Costs.

The Legal Pack is available to download, free of charge, via the City and Rural Property Auctions website. By registering for Legal Pack you will be kept up to date of any changes that may occur in the build up to the auction.
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Step 4 – you will receive a confirmation email you are ready to bid.

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Tenure: Freehold

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