Development opportunity At Beech Farm

Substantial range of traditional buildings with planning permission and Listed Building Consent for conversion into four residential units.

In all approximately 0.37 hectares (0.91 acres)

For sale by private treaty as a whole.

INTRODUCTION

The buildings at Beech Farm, Belton comprise an extensive range of charming traditional barns on the southern outskirts of the popular village of Belton.

The complex is situated within a total area of 0.37 hectares (0.91 acres).

The sensitively designed development scheme allows for the conversion of the range into four residential units with a total gross internal area of residential accommodation in excess of 709.9m2 (7641ft2) together with an additional area of garages, outbuildings and stores of 73m2 (785ft2).

The farmstead is of historic interest and includes a Grade II listed Threshing barn. The rest of the historic barns and stables on site are lively to have been developed over 17-20th century; and form part of the listed building's curtilage forming an interesting enclosed agricultural complex.

The farm has been owned by the same family for generations and the planned proposals seek to revive the barn complex whilst simultaneously preserving the history and character of the space.

LOCATION & SITUATION

Beech Farm is located at the junction of Church Lane and Beccles Road which bound the site to the north - west and south-west respectively.

The property is situated on the outskirts of the village of Belton, circa ‹ mile from the A143 trunk road from Beccles to Gt Yarmouth.

The village of Belton provides local amenities including a primary school, a public house, cafes and eateries.

The barns are well located for easy access to the sandy white beaches of Gt Yarmouth and Gorleston On Sea with the heritage coast a short drive south.

There is equally good access to the world renowned Norfolk Broads with their extensive waterways offering walking, sailing and other leisure opportunities.

The Cathedral City of Norwich which offers extensive leisure and recreational facilities is approximately 20 miles east and easily accessed via the A47.

DESCRIPTION

The complex is arranged in a horseshoe like formation with the historic threshing barn centrally positioned to the north-west. the neighbouring buildings include former stables, dairy, piggery and stores.

The proposals for each barn include a carefully apportioned garden with a focus on privacy and design.

Considering each unit in turn:

Unit 1

Comprises a brick built barn with a tiled roof with parapet gables. The proposal is to convert this building into a spacious 2 bedroom property with a small extension to the northern elevation to facilitate the master bedroom with en-suite.

On the ground floor the drawings allow for a spacious entrance hall leading to an open plan kitchen/dining room, living room, utility, shower room and 2 bedrooms, including the master bedroom which has an ensuite. There is a spiral staircase to the first floor study.

Under the approved plans it is proposed that the roof material for part of the building is thatched.

Approximate internal accommodation: 165m2 (1,776ft2)

The parking for Unit 1 is proposed in the re-built cart shed to the Beccles Road frontage.

Unit 2

Comprises a brick built open fronted cart shed with a tiled roof.

The proposal is to convert this building into a spacious single storey 3 bedroom property.

The drawings provide an open plan living room, dining room and kitchen, utility, WC, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and additional master bedroom with en-suite.

Approximate internal accommodation: 118m2 (1,270ft2)

Parking for Unit 2 is also within the re-built cart shed to the Beccles Road frontage.

Unit 3

The Threshing Barn. Constructed in the 17th Century with 18th Century additions, the barn is a fine example of a traditional agricultural building at the time constructed of local vernacular materials including soft red brick laid in Flemish bond with a thatched roof covering.

The approved drawings for the ground floor include; entrance hall, utility, WC, open plan living/ dining room/ kitchen, snug and the conversion of the attached cart shed to host a bathroom and further 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. The living room and dining room space will enjoy the impressive vaulted ceiling of the Threshing barn. Whilst the kitchen area snug and hall will have a cosier feel with an additional bedroom with ensuite and built in wardrobe above on the first floor.

The shape of the also dwelling naturally lends itself to a private south facing courtyard.

Approximate internal accommodation: 255.9m2 (2,754ft2)

The parking Unit 3 is the west side adjacent to Church Lane, accessed from Beccles Road.

Unit 4

Comprises single storey buildings with a tiled roof.

The drawings include a small extension to the western end of the existing structures to create a horse shoe shape and an internal courtyard.

The accommodation will comprise entrance hall, open plan kitchen/ dining/ living room, utility, WC, bathroom, 3 bedrooms and a master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite.

Approximate internal accommodation: 170.8m2 (1,838ft2)

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING The purchaser/s will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to any planning matters that may affect the property. We are aware of the following application relating to the property reference no.: 06/20/0705/LB

Gt Yarmouth Borough Council are the relevant authority.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with Brown & Co. Please contact Sarah Lucas on 01603 629871.