Land for sale

OLD RECTORY BARN Detailed planning permission and listed building consent has been granted to convert this barn to a fabulous family home. Old Rectory Barn is believed to date back to the 16th Century, providing architectural and historical interest. Once the property has been converted the floor area will extend to approximately 210m2 (2,260.42ft2). As approved the accommodation will comprise, utility with W/C, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, 1 ground floor bedroom and a further ground floor bedroom or study and a family bathroom. On the first floor there are a further 2 bedrooms with a family bathroom. 

OUTSIDE Old Rectory Barn has been granted planning permission for a new access directly off Norton Road. The barn will benefit from a private driveway and provide ample parking for several cars. The barn sits within a generous plot of around 0.5 acres (s.t.s) set back from the road, including part of a pond, with mature trees and shrubs to the front. 

METHOD OF SALE Private Treaty, freehold with vacant possession. 

PLANNING PERMISSION Planning permission was granted by Mid Suffolk District Council on the 26th October 2020 under Planning Reference DC/20/03364 and Listed Building reference DC/20/03365. A full range of documents submitted with the application including the decision notices containing planning conditions can be viewed online via the Mid Suffolk Planning search:  

SERVICES No detailed investigation has been made into the provision of services. Any prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquires in this regard. However the agent can provide a Foul Sewage and Mains Water Services Plan obtained from and identify overhead power lines on the site frontage. 

LOCATION Old Rectory Barn is located on the eastern side of Tostock. Tostock benefits from a pub, village hall and recreation ground with tennis court and children's play area. There is excellent access to A14, and a wider range of services including health centre, primary education, shops and a cricket club can be found in nearby Woolpit, Norton and Elmswell. Stowmarket railway station (approximately 7.9 miles) provides a direct link to London (approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes).  

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) The Council have issued a CIL liability notice which states the CIL liability is zero, a copy of the CIL liability notice is available upon request. The Buyer will need to ensure they complete the correct forms prior to commencement of development. 

DIRECTIONS Exiting the A14 at junction 46 from the Bury St Edmunds direction turn right onto Thurston Road under the A14. Follow the road into Beyton passing the village Green. At the junction turn left onto Tostock Road and follow the road for 1.1 miles passing The Bear pub and over the A14. Turn left onto Norton Road. After 0.4 miles take the second left with white fenced entrance, marked 'The Lodge'.  

AGENT’S NOTES • The Barn is curtilage listed as it is within a close proximity of the Grade II listed Old Rectory Lodge.
• The sale is subject to Restrictions, Obligations and Retained Rights, details of which will be provided on request. 

VIEWING / FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment only. To arrange a viewing or for further information see property particulars for contact details.

Marketed by: Lacy Scott & Knight, Stowmarket