About this property

Detailed Description

The property sits in a tranquil rural setting adjacent to a recently completed barn conversion and a Listed farmhouse. The site has open views to both the north and south with far reaching views.

The property comprises a redundant farmyard approximately 0.485 hectares (1.2 acres) in size. There are two agricultural buildings on the site and one is in a state of disrepair having suffered some recent storm damage. However, initial clearing up work of the damage and debris is currently underway.

The site received Reserved Matters detailed planning approval for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale,on 23th October 2024 (ref:24/02899/REM) following the granting of Outline planning permission on 5th November 2021 (ref:20/02114/out) for the demolition of the agricultural buildings and the construction of five dwellings.

The Reserved Matters approval scheme comprises five dwellings with a total internal gross floor area of 1,188m2 (12,791sq ft) in a courtyard arrangement comprising a principle brick dwelling to the front and four barn style dwellings.

The following planning conditions have also been discharged along with the Reserved Matters:

Archaeology Investigation (part - programme and timetable for
the analysis, publication & dissemination to be discharged, but
commencement of development is now permitted)
Ground investigation (PII)
Drainage strategy
Landscaping scheme
Remaining notable conditions to be discharged include:
Approval of final materials
Submission of an energy statement with 10% carbon saving
Water efficiency calculator methodology through on-site
renewables and low carbon technologies.
Biodiversity method statement & Ecological Enhancements
Lighting design strategy
Traffic Management Plan
Maintenance Plan for Common Parts

The site represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a residential development site with a well progressed planning permission in place, enabling commencement of development to begin in a shorter timeframe with significant elements of the planning conditions and detailed design in place.

A further area of land immediately to the north of the site measuring approximately 0.395 Ha (0.98 acre) may be available by separate negotiation.

Location

The property is located between the villages of Arrington and Kingston within the county of Cambridgeshire 7 miles north of Royston and 9 miles south-west of the city of Cambridge, with its rich culture and historic buildings.
The site is just to the north of the National Trust's Wimpole Hall Estate, a large tourist destination with a wide range of activities and events on offer.

Facilities in surrounding villages include Primary Schools at Orwell, Comberton and Bourn, as well as the Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated village secondary school also at Comberton. There are a number of pubs and restaurants within a few miles radius of the property including the Cambridge County Club. Small village shops and amenities are located in the surrounding villages.

A mainline train stations to London Kings Cross is located at Royston, approximately 15 minutes by car and has journey times between 45 minutes to 1 hour. A direct line train service into Cambridge is available from Foxton which is again approximately 15 minutes by car and has a journey time between 10 and 15 minutes.

Accommodation

The approved scheme schedule of accommodation is as follows:

Plot Approx Sq Ft Approx m2
1 2,558 238
2 2,551 237
3 2,458 228
4 2,696 250
5 2,528 235

Total 12,791 1,188

Services

Mains water, electricity and telecoms are understood to be available in the close vicinity. The new dwellings will be served by private sewage treatment plant. The approved drainage strategy located the sewage treatment plant in the north-east corner of the site adjacent to Plot 4.

The Vendor is in the process of submitting a planning application to relocate this to into the field to the north, which is outside the planning red line. On the basis it is approved all necessary rights will be granted to the purchaser.

The surface water outfall for the site is to run north and into a ditch which is all within the ownership of the Vendor and all necessary rights will be granted.

Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the availability of all services and make their own enquiries with the relevant suppliers.

However, to assist with this, services plans have been ordered from the utility companies and are in the Data Room.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agent.

VAT

It is understood that VAT is not applicable.

Legal Costs

Each party will be responsible for their own legal and agents costs incurred in documenting the sale.

Other

PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY

There is a public footpath crossing the site and a diversion Order was granted on 14th June 2024 to divert the footpath around the site onto the neighbouring field, which is in the ownership of the Vendor.

The Order was advertised on 12th September 2024 and the statutory period came to an end on 24th October 2024. Therefore, the footpath diversion is confirmed and is in place.

DATA ROOM

A property Data Room is available via the following link, which includes relevant planning information, plans, survey reports,
associated technical planning documents and title.

https://brownandcocrm.agencypilot.com/PropertyView/PropertyDataRoom/426630/Kingston-Barns-Old-Wimpole-RoadRoyston-Cambridgeshire-SG8-0BX/

Terms

Guide Price: £1,695,000

The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Prospective purchasers please note that the vendor will be seeking to exchange contracts within 30 working days of the issue a draft contract by the vendor's Solicitor. Completion will follow within a further 20 working days.