House For Sale £595,000
Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of five agricultural buildings to form 5 dwellings along with the demolition of further buildings. Site extending to 2 acres.
Location
The site is situated on a small country lane and adjacent to other rural dwellings on the outskirts of the popular village of Laxfield. The village has a well regarded primary school, an excellent Co-op village store/post office, hardware store/garage and two public houses, including the Kings Head, known locally as ‘The Low House'.
The historic town of Framlingham lies about 6 miles to the south where there is further schooling in both the state and private sector, as well as a good range of shops and restaurants. Halesworth, also with an excellent selection of local facilities and a Wednesday market, is 6 miles to the east. The Heritage Coast, with the popular centres of Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich, is approximately 15 miles to the east. Diss, with mainline rail services to London’s Liverpool Street station and Norwich, lies about 14 miles to the west. The county town of Ipswich lies about 25 miles to the south.
Description
Planning permission was granted by Mid Suffolk District Council on 9th February 2023 for the conversion of five agricultural buildings to form five dwellings (following demolition of two agricultural buildings) including garages - Reference DC/22/05731. Copies of the planning permission, together with extracts of the consented drawings, are included within these particulars.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Although the planning permission is subject to a Community Infrastructure Levy Liability Notice, it has been set at £0.00 (ie nothing to pay) due to the existing footprints of the agricultural buildings on site. The Liability Notice is available from the selling agents via email on request.
Services
Mains water and electricity is connected to the site. There is no mains drainage in the vicinity and a buyer will need to install a sewage treatment plants. Interested parties should carry out their own investigations with regard to provisions and capacity of services.
Asbestos
Most of the buildings are clad in asbestos. Sutton Services, of Lakenheath, Suffolk have provided a quote of £98,750 plus VAT for the removal of the asbestos. This price has been taken into account within the guide price. A copy of the quote is available via email from the agents but interested parties should undertake their own research with regard to the cost of removal of asbestos/demolition of buildings.
Architect
The architect involved in the project is Hollins Architects & Surveyors, 4A Market Hill, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9BA; [use Contact Agent Button]; [use Contact Agent Button]
Viewing
Please view at any reasonable hour with particulars in hand. All due care and attention should be made bearing in mind some of the buildings are dilapidated. For an internal viewing of any of the buildings, please contact the agents.
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; [use Contact Agent Button].
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. May 2023
