Land and Buildings at Overstone, Northamptonshire

Sold STC

£1,450,000

Reference: 12920

Change of Use of Two Agricultural Barns to Four Dwellinghouses Additional Dwelling within the Yard Approximately 2.50 acres (1.01 hectares) of permanent pastureland AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN 2 LOTS UNDER OFFER

Property Description

LOCATION
Church Farm lies immediately to the south of Overstone village and sits within the idyllic Overstone Park. The village itself is located to the north east of Northampton and to the east of the A43. Overstone village has a number of amenities such as a local shop, village hall, Parish Church, public house and both Overstone Primary School and Overstone Park School. Immediately to the south of the property is Overstone Park resort, which offers a range of benefits including hotel accommodation, wedding venue, restaurant, gymnasium and an 18 hole golf course.

The property is well situated within easy reach of Northampton (3 miles) which offers an extensive range of facilities as well as a fast mainline rail service to London, with journey times of between approximately 1 hour. The A43 is approximately 1 mile to the west and provides good transport connection to the M1.

DESCRIPTION
Church Farm comprises of a range of farm buildings and a dwelling house, surrounded by permanent pasture land extending to approximately 2.50 acres (1.01 hectares). The property is surrounded by picturesque park land and extensive views across the open countryside.

Lot 1 (Coloured red on the plan)
The barns comprise a range of modern structures predominately steel framed which occupy a site of approximately 1.61 acres (0.65 hectares).

The barns have the benefit of Prior Approval for the change of use to four dwellinghouses, both were granted at Appeal on 4th December 2019.

Barn 1 comprises of a steel portal framed barn and has Prior Approval to be converted into two semi-detached dwellings measuring 77 m2 each. Each 2 bedroom dwelling will benefit from ample amenity space and parking facilities. Further planning information can be obtained from Daventry District Council´s website and the reference number is PD/2018/0078 and Appeal Decision reference number is APP/Y2810/W/19/3234721.

Barn 2 comprises of a steel portal framed barn and has Prior Approval to be converted into two semi-detached dwellings measuring 232 m2 each. Each 3 bedroom dwelling will benefit from ample amenity space and parking facilities. Further planning information can be obtained from Daventry District Councils website and the reference number is PD/2018/0079and Appeal Decision reference number is APP/Y2810/W/19/3234921.

On the 9th August 2018 Daventry District Council granted a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing barn on the farmstead to be used as a dwelling (Ref DA/2018/0690). This dwelling is an insulated structure built within an agricultural barn to created accommodation measuring approximately 115 sqm (1,235 sqft). This property comprises of kitchen/living accommodation, a
shower room and 6 bedrooms.

Copies of the submitted plans and planning consent can be obtained from the selling agents and further information regarding planning can be obtained from Daventry District Council via their website.

SERVICES
There is electricity and water services currently present on site. We would encourage interested parties to make their own enquires with the relevant service provider in respect of this matter.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
Lot 5 is understood to have a right of way over the track which leads through Overstone Park. The property is sold subject to any easements, wayleaves or rights of way across the property whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

SPORTING, MINERAL AND TIMBER RIGHTS
The Sporting, Mineral and Timber rights are included in the sale as far as they are owned.

OVERAGE CLAUSE
The seller will retain an overage clause across Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 for a change of use from agricultural, horticultural or private equestrian use. This will be discussed with the purchaser(s) upon accepting an offer.

BOUNDARIES
The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have inspected the land and satisfied themselves as to the ownership of any boundary, hedge, tree or ditch.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale Freehold with the benefit of Vacant Possession on completion.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole or in individual lots by Private Treaty.

PARTICULARS, AREAS AND PLANS
These have been prepared as carefully as possible and based on the Ordnance Survey Plan and are for identification purposes only. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

VIEWING
All viewings, other than from the roadside, are to be made by appointment through the Selling Agent.