EXCEPTIONAL HISTORIC BARNS CONVERSION OPPORTUNITY -
FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CONVERSION OF 2 LISTED BARNS TO CREATE TWO LARGE DETACHED DWELLINGS IN OSPRINGE, FAVERSHAM

Summary - A rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire two historic barns in a semi-rural location in close proximity to the popular market town of Faversham. Full planning permission and Listed Buildings Consent has been granted for the conversion of the
barns to provide one large 4-bedroom dwelling with a 1-bedroom annexe and one large 3-bedroom dwelling.

We are seeking unconditional offers for the freehold interest.

Location - The property is situated in a semi-rural location on Water Lane to the south of Ospringe. The village of Ospringe is about 1 mile to the south west of Faversham town centre, which is one of England's most charming and historic market towns.
The town provides an interesting mix of shopping facilities and Historic Buildings and streets, offering a wide range of shopping facilities, a cinema, swimming pool and golf courses nearby.
Junction 6 of the M2 is approximately 13/4 miles from the property and Faversham's mainline station is just over 1 mile away with high speed trains to London St Pancras in just over 1 hour.

Description And Site Area - The property offered for sale consists of two historic barns, which are both Grade II listed. Barn 1 comprises a large barn aligned north-south along the western boundary of the site with Water Lane, while a second large barn (Barn 2), referred to as the Great Barn' extends east from the north end of Barn 1. A small narrow granary range extends southwards from the
centre of Barn 2, where it is attached by a short section of red brick wall. Included within the site are an existing Dutch Barn and outbuilding which are to be demolished as part of the proposed development of the site. The land and property offered for sale is shown edged red on the site location plan for identification purposes only. The land outlined in blue is owned by the vendor and comprises a former farm yard. The vendor is in the process of considering a quality re-development of the
site subject to planning. Further information available upon request.

Planning And Development Proposals - Full Planning Permission (Ref: 19/505888) and Listed Buildings Consent (Ref: 19/505890) were granted by Swale Borough Council on 9th November 2020. There are 17 conditions attached to the planning consent the majority of which are fairly standard.

Barn 1 will convert to create a large open plan kitchen/living/dining area, a separate snug room,
2 bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a bathroom at ground floor level and a further bedroom with en-suite on the first floor. Barn 1 will provide 2,809 sq ft (261 m2 ) of accommodation.

Barn 2 will convert to provide a very large open plan area on the ground floor for kitchen/dining/living/study areas, together with 2 bedrooms both with en-suites and 2 further bedrooms on the first floor both with en-suites. Barn 2 will provide 4,617 sq ft (429 m2 ) of accommodation.

Annexe To Barn 2 - The Annexe to Barn 2 comprises of a good sized 1 bedroom dwelling with kitchen and living room at ground floor level and the
bedroom and en-suite on the first floor. The Annexe will provide 1,141 sq ft (106 m2 ) of accommodation. A new garage will be built to provide 6 parking bays and storage for both barns.

Services, Tenure & Vat - Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant statutory authorities to ensure availability and sufficient capacity at the site in order to service any proposed development. The site is to be sold on a freehold basis with vacant possession upon completion. The site is registered for VAT and VAT is chargeable on the sale price.

Additional Information - The following reports and plans are available to view and download from our website :
Plans and Drawings
Design & Access Statement
Decision notices
Planning Committee Report
Structural Survey
Heritage Assessment
Topographical Survey
Bat & Barn Owl Survey
Flood Risk Assessment

Method Of Sale - The site is available by Private Treaty and offers for the freehold interest are invited on an unconditional basis. Bids must be emailed to Mark Linington [use Contact Agent Button] In submitting a proposal please include the following:
1. Offer price for the property;
2. Details of any abnormal costs allowed for;
3. Details of any due diligence required prior to exchange of contracts;
4. Confirmation of funds.
The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest nor any bid made for the site.
NB The property is registered for VAT and VAT will be chargeable on the price.

Agent Details And Viewings - For further information or to book a viewing appointment please contact RPC or visit our website at . Mark Linington MRICS[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
Mid Kent Office
RPC Land & New Homes Ltd
89 King Street
Maidstone, Kent,
ME14 1BG

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