A detailed planning consent has been granted for a detached two bedroom house on two floors of approximately 740sq.ft, in a quiet residential conservation area within walking distance and less than a mile from the town centre. The house is a modest simple building of modern materials and finishes. The house has a hall, cloakroom, cupboard, living room and kitchen on the ground floor and a landing, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. There will be a private area to the front of the property and a rear garden laid to lawn.

The Site

This is level plot of approximately 63sq.m. There is a lock-up garage on site at present that will need to be removed to make way for the new dwelling. We are advised it is a sectional garage and can be re-used if required.

The Area

The plot is to the north-west of Cheltenham town centre in the St. Pauls area of the town. This area has St. Pauls Church at its centre and also the Tudor Gothic style Francis Close Hall, now part of the University of Gloucester. Nearby amenities include a leisure centre with swimming pool, gym and spa, pitch and putt golf course and tennis courts are also in the vicinity. The recent development on Lower High Street is about a quarter of a mile from here with cinema, shops and restaurants. Cheltenham is a Spa town and the most complete Regency town in England. It has a rich and interesting history. This can be seen in the remains of the thirteenth century Cistercian Hailes Abbey ruins, or in Sudeley Castle. Cheltenham is home to many music and literature festivals, has an Art Gallery and Museum as well as three theatres. Cheltenham has renowned independent schools such as Cheltenham Ladies College as well as state primary and secondary schooling. The town has a population in excess of 100,000 people, served by the Regent Arcade Shopping Centre as well as supermarkets such as Waitrose and Sainsburys

Services

The site has access to all main services including gas. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires to clarify this prior to purchase.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

An outline planning consent for 10 detached houses with gardens and double garage space if required in a desirable village location. The houses will sit on the southern part of the site whilst English Heritage will preserve an area to the north of the site for a Scheduled Ancient Monument. For the purposes of our appraisal we have assumed 10 x 3 bedroom detached two-storey houses. Appearance, landscaping, and scale are ‘reserved matters’ for a detailed application to be approved by November 2016.

The Site

The site is approximately 0.71 ha or 7100 m2 and is level. There is an existing dwelling on site and some outbuildings that will need to be removed. A Transport Assessment, F.R.A., Ecology Report and Bat Survey have all been completed. The principles of a surface water drainage scheme are completed. Visibility from the entrance of the site has been approved and layout and access is approved. The site passes the sequential and exception tests for any flood risk and ground levels are to be raised to 6 m AOD. To meet the requirements of the Council and English Heritage Archaelogical work is required before building, a quote of £50,000 has been provided and this figure in included in our appraisal.

The Area

The village lies some 2.5 miles south of Burnham-on-Sea. The village has a population of some 1500 people and is noted for its Grade 1 Listed church established in the 13th century. The village has a primary school and numerous pubs as well as a local wildlife park. Burnham-on-Sea is a seaside resort with a local population of 18,500 people. The town has a very good high street with banks, cafes, bakers, delicatessens and three large supermarkets nearby. Further north is Weston Super Mare. The town has all the major supermarkets including Waitrose as well as the Sovereign Shopping Centre. All major sports clubs are represented in the town and private Sports Clubs are also located here. The village is within easy reach of independent schools such as Sidcot School in Winscombe and Taunton School to the south.

Services

The site has access to all main services including gas. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires to clarify this prior to purchase.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

Escape to the Country

Laburnum
An impressive, spacious, well-proportioned Country House in a unique, commanding, hilltop location

Enjoying Possibly the Finest Views in South East Wales

Commanding Position

Perched high on the ridge overlooking the Usk Valley, and with the ancient Wentwood Forest as a backdrop, this charming, well presented, five bedroom property affords long, unrestricted views southwards across Newport, the Bristol Channel and North Somerset/Devon Coasts. To the northwest the views span the towns of Usk and Abergavenny to the Sugar Loaf, Brecon Beacons, Black mountains and beyond into central Wales.

Enviable location

Within circa 4 miles of the charming market town of Usk, 6 miles from the Roman Fortress Town of Caerleon, and just 8 miles from the ancient Port of Chepstow, “Laburnum” benefits from convenient access to the M4 (J24 at Coldra roundabout, 6 miles, or J2 M48 at the Old Severn Bridge, 9 miles), and M50 via the A449, giving excellent connections to Bristol, London and the South West (M5), to Newport, Cardiff, and West Wales (M4), and to the the Midlands and North (M50, M5). There are express rail services to London Paddington from Severn Tunnel Junction (Rogiet), Newport and Bristol Parkway. Airports at Bristol and Cardiff circa 40 minutes.

With an excellent array of local and national shops (Waitrose, Tesco, Co-op, John Lewis, etc.) for daily and weekly requirements, a variety of private and public leisure centres and pools, a profusion of Golf Clubs, including the Celtic Manor, host to the 2010 Ryder Cup (6 miles),as well as gliding, climbing and rambling (possibly more public footpaths than you can shake a ‘Nordic Pole’ at), and ancient history around almost every corner, there is much to enjoy on your doorstep in this quiet escape that many people still call ‘little England’.

In Summary

Ground Floor

Large canopied corner entrance porch, impressive 23′ x 20′ reception hall, 20’ x 15’ breakfast kitchen with bar and walk in larder, laundry & boot room 10’ x 6’, generous dining room 16’ x 10’, ‘L’ shaped lounge 20’ x 16’, double glazed conservatory 11’ x 9’, cloaks & WC 6’ x 4’,

First Floor & Attics

‘T’ shaped 20’ x 20’ landing, Principal bedroom with huge landing dressing area and full en-suite, 4 further double bedrooms (2 en-suite), family bath and shower-room, French doors to magnificent 31’ x 6’‘ ‘eat out’ sun-deck balcony, 2 spacious boarded & well lit loft areas (26’ x 7’ & 31’ x 19’),

Ancillary Buildings

Large attached double garage and workshop, detached store and potting shed, hexagonal swimming pool with large decked surround and Swedish ‘log-cabin’ summer and pool house.

Water

Natural spring water Is provided from the properties own bore hole, delivering pure fresh mineral water.

Development Potential

Plans prepared for independent double bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and lounge ‘Granny Annex’/Chauffeurs apartment over garage. Potential for building plot for large detached house on lawn off driveway without adversely affecting the main house (both subject to planning permission).

NB – All sizes approximate.

Introduction

Having revelled in being ‘the folks who live on the hill’ during the last decade, Freda & Michael are retiring from their nearby Caldicot based business to spend more time with family and grandchildren in Australia and elsewhere. Reluctant to let them go, this warm and welcoming house is now looking for a new set of owners who will love and enjoy its many treasures to make it their very own ‘piece of heaven’..

While Freda will miss her kitchen and larder, as well as chatting with friends and family while preparing meals, Michael will be sad to leave the fun of pool parties and sunbathing on both the pool deck and balcony, as well as the banter over sizable dinner parties.

Both of them will miss the exhilaration of early morning hot air balloons rising form the valley, the swoop of gliders below them, the buzzards and kites soaring above, the multitude of birds that share their garden, the joys of drinks and barbeques on the terrace, the sun dipping below the horizon to create magnificent sunsets, and the balcony night caps with owls hooting and stags rutting in the adjacent forest, while watching the stars twinkle into the firmament above what they have truly enjoyed as their ‘home’.

Description

Snuggling behind a rhododendron topped bank and sloping lawns, Laburnum is approached via a long sweeping gravel driveway. Set in landscaped grounds of approximately 0.75 acres, this fine Country House boasts a hexagonal swimming pool with fully decked surround and adjacent ‘picture book’ Swedish Summerhouse.

A wide flagged stairway leads from the lower lawn to a brick paved terrace and lawn area, with pear, fig and rose trees espaliered to the side walls, while a wide sundeck balcony spans the rear on to which French doors open from the landing and principal bedroom.

With most rooms orientated to take advantage of the unspoilt panoramic views, the accommodation comprises:

Property Details

Large Tudor Style Green Oak Entrance Lobby

With flagstone paved approach and ‘carriage’ style lighting to flanking wall. Green Oak beamed ceiling with inset LED
spotlights, oak strip floor with underfloor heating, large oversize letterbox and coat racks. Half-glazed feature door with bevelled small panes opening to …

Impressive Reception Hall
Heated by 3 radiators, this spacious ‘T’ shaped reception area, 22’11″ x 19’7″ max (6.98m x 5.96m max) boasts a beautiful feature arched window with small seating area which overlooks the terrace and panoramic views across the Usk valley.

From the reception hall a half glazed door opens into the good sized…

Dining Room

With feature brick fireplace, stone flag hearth and timber over-mantle, its 15’9″ x 9’6″ (4.80m x 2.90m) can seat 10 diners.

Heated by a large radiator and with 2 large windows to the side garden, the corniced ceiling and half glazed door to built-in shelved book case set the scene for fine dining.

Light and airy lounge
This is an L-shaped room, 20’0″ x 15’7″ max (6.09m x 4.74m max) with period style cornicing, shelving and alcoves.

Set off by a dressed bath stone Tudor style fireplace and hearth, this enjoys an inset coal effect living gas fire that provides a warm focus, especially for winter evening.

Heated by 2 large radiators, and well lit by windows to the side and rear, a wide opening connects through to the …

Double Glazed Conservatory / Occasional Dining Room

This three sided light and airy sun room, measuring a generous 11’0″ x 9’0″ (3.35m x 2.74m) enjoys extensive views over the Usk valley, while double French windows open onto a brick paved terrace and barbeque / seating area.

Off the hall a 4 panel door opens into the ground floor…

Study
Heated by hot water radiator this 8’8″ x 8’0″ (2.64m x 2.44m) work area has space for 2 people and looks out under the covered front porch to the driveway and main house approach.

Spacious Cloakroom
Adjacent to the kitchen this is 6’4″x 3’9″ (1.93m x 1.14m) with white Edwardian style pedestal washbasin, close coupled low level WC and heating, radiator.

From the hall, double half glazed doors lead to the:-

The Kitchen & Breakfast Room …
provides a popular ‘eat and meet’ area for family and friends to chat over events and issues with ‘the cook’ This 19’6″ x 14’9″ (5.94m x 4.50m) (max) ‘L’ shaped space is extensively fitted out with a range of base and wall cupboards.

The worktops run into a small breakfast bar, all with an ornamental plate shelf over them. There is an inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, 5-ring LP gas hob and cooker hood/extractor, and a built in electric double oven. This social & working area also benefits from a plumbed in dishwasher, recessed spotlighting, double sided glass display cupboards, corniced ceilings, a hot water radiator and windows to front, side and rear, enabling all who occupy this room to also enjoy the magnificent views garden and feeding birds at the same time as monitoring who is coming to the house.

Opening from here is also a superb …

Walk-in-Pantry
… the housekeepers pride and joy. This large 6’3″ x 4’3″ (1.90m x 1.29m) storage area is well equipped with copious shelving fitted to 3 walls, from 1m height, power points and centre light. It also houses the refrigerator.

Also off the Dining Kitchen is the …

Laundry & Boot Room
Providing a double width shelved, full height storage cupboard, inset stainless steel sink and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, this 9’7″ x 6’3″ (2.92m x 1.91m) room benefits from a radiator, window and half glazed door opening to the rear terrace underneath the balcony.

From the Reception Hall lead a straight flight of …

Stairs to the impressive ‘T’ shaped landing

Well lit by a window to the front and double French doors to the rear, and heated by 3 radiators, at 19’10″ x 19’6″ max (6.04m x 5.94m max), this provides a small seating or study/studio area and opens out onto the rear sundeck balcony. Two fold down timber Lex ‘Mid Maid’ stairways provide easy access to the spacious lofts.

Opening from this is the …

Principal Bedroom 1
Accessed through the wardrobe and dressing area with windows overlooking the front lawn and driveway, at 11’8″ x 11’5″ (3.56m x 3.48m) well lit by side window and fully glazed double French doors and with two over bed wall reading lights and hot water radiator, this provides comfortable seating space for quiet reading or watching TV, and gives direct access to the balcony for private ‘natural’ sunbathing, or star gazing.

The Dressing area
… is 15’8″ x 6’3″ max (4.77m x 1.90m max) and has 2 windows to front of property to provide excellent natural day-lighting for the full height sliding mirror doors to the full range of built in wardrobes, corner display shelving/and dressing table area. Well warmed by a large radiator, recessed spotlights help make for comfortable dressing and convenient direct access to the self-contained ….

En-suite shower room
Equipped with white ‘Heritage’ Edwardian style pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and step in glass sided corner shower unit with power shower, this 6’8″ x 7’6″ (2.03m x 2.28m) fully tiled corner room has an extractor fan, radiator. and window to the sidewall.

Double Bedroom 2
… overlooks the balcony and benefits from the panoramic views. At.12’10″ x 11’0″ (3.91m x 3.35m) and fitted with a hot water radiator and telephone points, this room is presently used as a second study.

Double Bedroom 3
Heated by a hot water radiator, at 15’10″ x 8’9″ (4.82m x 2.66m) and with windows to side and rear as well as an en-suite bathroom, this superb Guest Room also benefits from both panoramic and forest views.

Its own …

En-suite bathroom
Has a full white suite of pedestal wash hand basin, low level close coupled wc, panelled bath with shower attachment over, is set in fully tiled walls with heated ladder style towel rail/radiator, vanity light above the washbasin, and beech laminate floor.

Double Bedroom 4
Which leads directly off the central area of the landing, also benefiting from the panoramic views to the rear. It is 12’8″ x 10’9″ (3.86m x 3.28m) and has a hot water radiator

Double Bedroom 5
Has served as a nursery. Overlooking the side garden with mature trees and the forest beyond, it has a hot water radiator and at 11’0″ x 9’6″ (3.35m x 2.90m), could be linked as a second bedroom to the proposed Granny Annex / Chauffeur apartment over the garage.

The Large Family Bathroom
Heated by a hot water radiator and with a double window overlooking the front entrance, this is positioned opposite bedroom 4 and adjacent to bedroom 5. At 10’8″ x 5’9″ min (3.25m x 1,75m) this spacious, all white tiled room with step up to bathing area and inset double width step-in shower, has a ‘Chatsworth’ Edwardian style pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC suit, an inset double width, deep airing cupboard and open fronted towel shelves to the side.

The magnificent …

Sundeck Balcony
Is approximately 31’0″ x 6’3″ (9.44m x 1.90m) and spreads the complete width of the hall and breakfast kitchen. Accessed from the landing and principal bedroom, this exceptional additional outdoor seating, sunbathing and occasional dining area, benefits from anti-slip decking, 3 wall lights, and has elevated views over the Usk valley panorama.

Via the landing and an easy fold-down timber stairway …

Attic 1
is approximately 25’10″ x 7’6″ (7.84m x 2.28m), It is fully insulated between ceiling joists, and has a floored area with half height fitted book / file / storage units along both sides, 2 fluorescent lights and a water tank serving the en-suite to the principal bedroom .

Via a second stairway that folds down easily onto the landing …

Attic 2
…is accessed. This provides a much larger 31’3″ x 19′ (9.52m x 5.79m) approximate floored surface area. This too is fully insulated between ceiling joists and has two fluorescent lights, making it an ideal space for lightweight storage, etc. It also houses the insulated water tanks.

(NB: the attic floors have been laid direct to the ceiling joists without extra strengthening.)

OUTBUILDINGS & GARDENS

Approached over the gravel driveway which widens as it nears the house, there is a …

Large Double Width Garage & Workshop
This has twin up and over doors, 3 fluorescent lights and 2 double power points, providing ample space for two cars / boats / etc. and a Workshop Areas to the rear where the water pressure vessel and oil fired boiler are situated to supply natural spring water, central heating and hot water respectively.

Implement Store & Potting Shed
This detached building is 14’6″ x 9’7″ (4.42m x 2.92m), has double doors and is well shelved for storage and tools. It also has a high level bench and a rear window for easy working and potting. Linked to a trellis topped wall running out from the side of the main house, it creates a sheltered mini-courtyard area for occasional extra parking, manoeuvring vehicles, bird sanctuary, and other uses.

Brick Paved Terrace

The brick paved pathways alongside and across the front and rear of the house, where it is sheltered by the balcony, lead into a brick paved rear terrace that surrounds the rear of the Conservatory / Sun Room and runs into a flagged terrace to the South side of the property.

Constructed as raised patio platforms on one side and flat lawn on the other, these provide settings for barbeques and outdoor ‘al-fresco’ eating. Descending between these is a wide flagged stairway that leads into a stepping stone path to the …

Summer House & Pool Store
This attractive hexagonal plan, ‘log cabin’ style building has half glazed double opening doors with windows on each front side. With 2 double power points and electric lighting, it provides a cosy, sheltered, yet airy occasional room for changing, exercise, relaxing, occasional dining, reading, music and the like. With the pool pump and filtration equipment set immediately to the rear of this, it is also shelved to store pool treatment chemicals and related equipment.

A large …

Timber sun deck …
… is set in front of this giving access to the sides and rear of the Summer House with shaped timber deck walkways surrounding the …

Swimming Pool
… with stainless steel access ladder running from the sub deck area. This is fully equipped with skimmer, solar cover and winter debris covers tied in to the surrounding decked area.

Laid mainly to lawns, the …

Gardens and Grounds
… extend to approximately 0.75 acres, but with mature rockery alongside the front entrance and mature hedgerows .The front garden has several cooking and eating apple trees, together with mature holly, cypress, yew and copper beech trees and a variety of other ornamental trees, including a Laburnum, reflecting the name of the house. A number of recently planted fruiting trees, including fig, pear, and grape, interspersed with rose bushes, are espaliered along the side walls to the rear terraces. A gravelled path to the side of the garage gives access to the oil tank t the rear.

Central Heating – oil
Bottle Gas – for lounge fire and cooker hob (electric oven)
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax Band – E
Sewage – private septic tank drainage
No Water or Sewage Rates

Viewing

Strictly by prior telephone appointment with Freda Sanders office – 01291 437 050 e-mail to freda.sanders@benfieldatt.co.uk

Directions

Fairly remote, but easy to find, once you are over either of the Severn Bridges, take the A48 between Newport and Chepstow and turn North to Wentwood. Pass through the forest and continue toward Llantrisant and Usk. You will see “Laburnum” peeping at you from behind a grassy bank on the right hand side of the road just before you start to go down a very steep hill. From Usk just reverse the instructions.

A detailed planning consent for twenty three houses on the south-western edge of Exmoor National Park in a desirable village location. Seventeen of the houses are open-market houses being as follows (approximate G.I.A). 4 X 4-bedroom detached houses (100m2), 2 x 3-bedroom detached houses (85m2), 4 x 3 bed semi-detached 3 storey (120m2), 7 x 3 bed semi-detached and terraced (82m2). The houses are designed with render, slate roofs, timber windows, doors and fascia’s to reflect the village setting. There are a further 6 x 2-bedroom properties both semi-detached and terraced which will contribute to the affordable housing requirement. Maybe a developer may want a different configuration of housing on this site but this is the current planning consent.

The Site

The site is approximately 1.5 acres and the design of the houses is such as to fit in with the contours of the land. We understand that there is the possibility of the spoil being taken from the site. There are some barns to demolish. A new T Junction is constructed up to the entrance of the site. There is a need to extend the construction of the existing retaining wall. There is a Geotechnical Report, including an environmental and soakaway investigation. There is an environmental noise assessment. A more recent application has discharged conditions relating to a) Archaeology b) the northern boundary, c) noise and dust d) contamination. The site offers 42 parking spaces using both private drives and private courts to the rear of properties where possible.

The Area

This a desirable and picturesque village on the edge of the Exmoor National Park and with views over the surrounding countryside. The village has all amenities that you would expect such as a local shop, post office, village hall pub and primary school but also a very good sports club offering the main sports plus archery and badminton. The village also has various clubs including a drama club and youth club. Barnstaple is some 13 miles to the west of the village and is the main town in North Devon with all the major High Street Retailers, The Green Lanes Shopping Centre and Sainsbury Supermarket. The town also has a theatre, is the home of Exmoor Zoo, Marwood Hill Gardens and Broomhill Sculpture Garden. As well as the state schools of Park Community School and Pilton Community College, independent education is offered at St Michael’s School and West Buckland School. Taunton is about 40 miles to the east of the village.

Services

The site has access to all main services excluding gas. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires prior to exchange of contracts.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

A detailed planning consent has been granted for a spacious detached 4-bedroom contemporary eco-house within the Dorset AONB and in a picturesque village setting within the Conservation Area. The house is approximately 2150sq.ft on one level and is designed to fully integrate within the existing landscape. The house will have a lounge, dining area, kitchen, storeroom, larder, utility and cloakroom with 4-bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 en-suites and a covered terrace. Three of the four exterior walls are built into the chalk bank with a glazed wall to the west with views out across the valley. The house will also have a grass roof with 3 roof-lights for additional light. Up to 22 Solar panels can be fitted onto an existing barn on site to provide heating and lighting for the development. The house will be constructed of local stone and timber and is in a secluded spot with a large south-west facing garden and views across the valley. The plot is on a no-through lane. In addition to the plot, included in the sale are the existing barn and double garage as described more fully below.

The Site

The plot extends to approximately a third of an acre and the plot has been excavated and is level. The plot is set against a backdrop of mature trees and is obscured from the village by a mature hedge and further trees. The plot has a large gravelled parking area at the entrance leading to an existing double garage of around 362sq.ft and a large barn on two levels with around 840sq.ft of floor space, currently used to house a boat. This area sits at a lower level than the house and is at the foot of the site.

The Area

The village is in the Dorset Downs AONB some 4 miles from Blandford Forum. The village has a population of over 500 people. Amenities include a 17th century inn, post office, shop, pub, village hall, church and school. To the north of the village is a sports club for cricket and football and a play area. There are many other local clubs and social events within the village. The market town of Blandford Forum has been described by The Guardian as A Little Bath, as it is noted for its Georgian Architecture. As well as the Saturday market, the town has numerous shops, restaurants and supermarkets and has a population of around 11,500. The Blandford School has been rated as Good by Ofsted whilst independent education is offered at Bryanston School and Canford School amongst others.

Services

The plot has access to electricity and water but will require a septic tank or similar arrangement as there is no mains drainage. We would advise potential purchasers to check with suppliers before exchange of contracts.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

A detailed planning consent has been granted for a spacious detached 4-bedroom thatched cottage within the Dorset AONB and in a picturesque village setting within the Conservation Area. The cottage is approximately 1530sq.ft, with a lounge, kitchen, dining room, utility room; porch and larder on the ground floor, on the 1st floor are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, 1 en-suite. The cottage sits to the north of the site to allow for a large south-facing garden. Adjacent to the cottage will be a double garage. The cottage will sit in an elevated position with countryside views. Much of the village consists of cob and thatch buildings within the Conservation Area, this one will benefit from lime wash render and a thatched roof.

The Site

The plot extends to approximately a quarter of an acre with a large south-facing garden and is on a quiet no-through lane. The plot is currently being dug out by the present owners. The final building level will sit approximately 0.5m above the line of the retaining wall. The retaining wall needs to be further extended around the plot by the new owners. The plot has a chalk upland surface.

The Area

The village is in the Dorset Downs AONB some 4 miles from Blandford Forum. The village has a population of over 500 people. Amenities include a 17th century inn, post office, shop, pub, village hall, church and school. To the north of the village is a sports club for cricket and football and a play area. There are many other local clubs and social events within the village. The market town of Blandford Forum has been described by The Guardian as A Little Bath, as it is noted for its Georgian Architecture. As well as the Saturday market, the town has numerous shops, restaurants and supermarkets and has a population of around 11,500. The Blandford School has been rated as Good by Ofsted whilst independent education is offered at Bryanston School and Canford School amongst others

Services

The plot has access to electricity and water but will require a septic tank or similar arrangement as there is no mains drainage. We would advise potential purchasers to check with suppliers before exchange of contracts.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

A detailed planning consent has been granted for a large detached four bedroom house plus study with the gross internal floor area being 1281sq.ft plus integral garage. The plot has a large rear garden and sits in a space twice the size of neighbouring plots. The house will sit in a cul-de-sac residential location some 1.5km from the town centre

The Site

This is level and clear site save for a shed on site. The plot is some 0.04 ha, or 400 m2, to allow for the new dwelling with integral garage, garden and a further two on-site parking spaces. There is a TPO on an attractive cherry tree to the right of the site entrance but this does not interfere with the development. The plot is behind an iron gated fence at present.

The Area

The village of Marshwood offers very good local facilities including a church, primary school, garage, public house and post office/shop. The immediate locality is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the well-known viewpoint of Pilsdon Penn, the highest hill in Dorset, is nearby. The towns of Beaminster, Axminster and Crewkerne, the latter with direct rail link to London Waterloo (2.5 hours), provide a wider range of facilities. The popular coastal resort of Lyme Regis located on the well-known Jurassic coast is also easily accessible. The historic market town of Bridport and picturesque harbour resort of West Bay are only about 8 miles to the south-east.

Services

The plot sits 1.5 km from Cheltenham town centre. The railway station, primary schools and secondary schools are also within easy reach, Pate’s Grammar School being rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Cheltenham is a Spa town and the most complete Regency town in England. It has a rich and interesting history. This can be seen in the remains of the thirteenth century Cistercian Hailes Abbey ruins, or in Sudeley Castle. Cheltenham is home to many music and literature festivals, has an Art Gallery and Museum as well as three theatres. Cheltenham has renowned independent schools such as Cheltenham Ladies College as well as being home to the University of Gloucestershire. The town has a population that exceeds 100,000 people, served by the Regent Arcade Shopping Centre as well as supermarkets such as Waitrose and Sainsburys.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

A detailed planning consent has been granted for a large detached house of approximately 1700sq.ft in the town centre but in a quiet no-through road. The plot is in the conservation area and the house is sensitively designed to be sympathetic to its setting. The plans indicate a three bedroom detached house although the scale of the house makes it comfortably larger than most four bedroom houses; two-storeys with pitched roof and a projecting gable facing the road, to emulate the historic Almshouses to the west of the site. The house will be constructed of terracotta brick, hamstone lintels and cills, plain clay roof tiles and painted timber windows and door, referencing the historic Almshouses. The plot is very centrally located with the town centre and Abbey a short walk away.

The Site

The site is level and clear and is approximately 0.025ha. The plot will allow for a garden and further outdoor amenity space, with the main living room opening onto the patio. The plot will also allow for two on-site parking spaces. Due to the sensitive nature of the location an Archaeological Assessment has been completed and a written scheme of investigation is a pre-commencement condition. BT has a telegraph pole on the edge of the site and the architect advises that they can be obliged to move it if required as it is on private land.

The Area

Glastonbury is renowned for the Tor and Abbey as well as having an interesting town centre with many unique and individual shops and cafes. The plot is also within easy reach of Street which is home to Clarks village, a leading shopping centre in the South West of England, whilst the City of Wells is also very close with its leading independent schools and rich heritage.

Services

The site has access to all main services including gas. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires to clarify this prior to purchase.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

The site currently has an outline planning consent for up to 20 dwellings being 13 open-market and 7 affordable units on a large level site of approximately 1.33ha or 3¼ acres. The indicative layout shows how an acceptable access can be provided and that the site can be laid to 20 houses, being 8 detached and 12 semi-detached or terraced. The houses will wrap around the rear of existing residential development. An Option is sought to run a detailed planning application to extend the site further back, closing the gap to the 1.6ha woodland, and increasing the number of houses. This additional land will bring the total site area to around 3.8 acres in total. Mosterton is identified as a key settlement in both the existing and emerging plan with new development to be directed towards these existing sustainable settlements. The current planning consent was won on Appeal. The Planning Inspector identified the main issue at Appeal as being whether the proposed development could be regarded as sustainable development, having regard to the setting of the site in the Dorset A.O.N.B. The Inspector on granting planning consent at Appeal found that the village is already in the landscape of the A.O.N.B. and that there is a significant shortfall in housing land supply in West Dorset.

The Site

The site extends to around 3¼ acres with another 0.55 acres identified as being potential development land, extending the building line northwards and closing the gap to the 1.6ha woodland recently planted in 2007. The site could perhaps both be more intensively developed and the residential area could also be extended, subject to planning. The site is level and clear. All matters are reserved although the new access which will be widened and a new footway created is designed and agreed with Highways. Layout, access, scale, appearance and landscaping are reserved matters. The following reports have already been completed, Topographic Plan, F.R.A., Biodiversity Mitigation Certificate, Ecological Survey, Landscape and Visual Impact assessment.

The Area

Mosterton is a village in West Dorset, being 3 miles north of Beaminster and close to Crewkerne in South Somerset, just 2 miles from Crewkerne railway station which is on the main line from Exeter to Waterloo. The village is a linear settlement along the A3066. Local amenities include a primary school, shop, village hall, inn and 19th century church. The area is surrounded by open countryside. The market town of Crewkerne has an interesting town centre and a Waitrose supermarket, secondary education is provided at Beaminster School.

Services

The site has access to all main services excluding gas. The site may need a private sewage treatment plant discharging into an open water course to the River Axe or the existing system to be upgraded which may be more cost-effective. The owner advises that the latter may cost in the region of £35,000 to £50,000. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquiries with regard to services.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)

A multiple development opportunity consisting of ten dwellings with a detailed planning consent granted for a terrace of four x 3-bedroom houses. A further six x 2-bedroom flats are currently pending a detailed planning consent. The terrace of four houses will sit on the south-east part of the site with two floors, additional roof-space, gardens and on-site parking. The houses have a g.i.a of 1035sq.ft each. The flats will occupy a 3-storey building to the north-west of the site again with on-site parking for each flat. The flats have a g.i.a of 656sq.ft each. The dwellings are close to the local town centre and are positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential area. There is a small student population in the wider area serving U.W.E.

The Site

The site is level and the houses occupy some 715sq.m, whilst the flats some 822sq.m. A vehicle swept path analysis has been completed as has a contamination risk assessment and a coal report. The site has existing buildings on it to be demolished. The site has been used for warehousing, distribution and storage since 1980 as well as some light industrial usage. The planning consent recommends further investigation regarding possible contamination as a precautionary measure. A structural engineer’s report has no objection to the development, but proposes 2 boreholes as part of an intrusive site investigation as again a sensible precaution. The site is adjacent to the Bristol to Bath cycleway.

The Area

Fishponds lie three miles to the north-east of Bristol City Centre. The area is bordered by Staple Hill and Downend and has a population of around 20,000 people living in mainly Victorian houses. There are two large Victorian parks, with the River Frome running through both parks and the Frome Valley Walkway running alongside Oldbury Court towards the restored mill at Snuff Mills. Eastville Park has its own boating lake and central wildlife reserve. Fishponds have numerous pubs, a post office, health centre and library and a high street with both local shops and national chains such as Boots, Morrisons and Tesco. Bristol City Centre is some 3 miles from the site, offering all the amenities of one of England’s major Cities, including two Universities, the major shopping centre at Cabot Circus and excellent independent schools

Services

All main services including gas are in the immediate area with most services already connected on site. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires prior to exchange.

Site Location and Directions

Agents & Fees

The agent introducing this site is (The Land Bank Partnership).
You only pay them a fee of 2% of the eventual purchase price if you buy the site
(You may be able to reclaim part, or all of this fee if you buy other buildings or services from the Benfield ATT Group)