Land for sale

Well-equipped smallholding with potential for alternate uses, subject to planning.

Comfortable three-bedroom bungalow

Substantial general-purpose farm building

Concrete apron used for caravan storage

Grass paddocks

Total area of 2.08 hectares (5.15 acres)

For sale by private treaty as a whole.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Roes Farm comprises a comfortable 3-bedroom bungalow with large garden, grass paddocks with stable building, substantial general-purpose farm building and a concrete apron used for caravan storage all within a ‹ mile walk of the beach. Roe's Farm extends to approximately 2.08 hectares (5.15 acres) in total.

LOCATION & SITUATION

Roes Farm is situated within a mile of the seaside villages of Hopton and Corton respectively. Both villages offer a wealth of local amenities including a primary school, a village shop and a public house.

Further afield the property is well placed for the fantastic white sandy beaches of Great 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.

Roes Farm is within easy reach of the A47 and circa 27 miles south east from the Centre of the Cathedral City of Norwich which offers extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

DESCRIPTION

ROES FARMHOUSE

Roes Farmhouse is privately situated well back from the road and occupies a central position within spacious gardens. The bungalow comprises an attractive and extended property with brick elevations, concrete tiled roof with photovoltaic panels and flat roof extension and. There are double glazed windows throughout. There is approximately 98.27m2 (1058 ft2) of living space. The property has mains water and electricity with drainage to a private system.

The accommodation briefly comprises:

ENTRANCE HALL doors to storage cupboard and doors to;

LIVING ROOM dual aspect, with a fireplace including wood burner, bay window and french doors to a south facing brick laid patio

BEDROOM 1 with alcove providing extra storage

BEDROOM 2

BEDROOM 3

SHOWER ROOM white suite with low rise WC and hand basin built into a vanity unit, frosted window and electric shower with enclosed shower unit

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM dual aspect, tiled floor, base and wall units with under unit lighting, laminate worktop, 1‹ sink and draining board, space for dishwasher, integrated Competence oven and electric IQM hob and extractor hood. Door to;

BOOT ROOM dual aspect, door to garden.



GARDEN AND GROUNDS

Roes Farmhouse is approached off the Coast Road, across the concrete apron currently used for caravan storage, past the farm building and through double gates framed by brick columns.

The gardens encircle the house, divided from the caravan storage and building to the east by timber panelled fencing along the perimeter. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn with feature shrubs and trees. The property benefits from two patio areas, a south facing brick-laid patio and secondary private gravelled patio to the west. A network of pathways run through the garden to the paddocks to the north and west.

The property also benefits from the use of a timber clad shed with electricity, water connection and plumbing for a washing machine, a tree house and a dog kennel and run.

There are 3 stables (approx. 3.6m x 3.6m) and a hay store together with a small extension that could be used as a tack room or additional stable.

CONCRETE APRON

The concrete apron south and east of the farm building has been used for caravan storage for in excess of 10 years. There are 24 caravan spaces on site and a sum of £156-£208 is charged per caravan per 6 month period. We are advised that 2 months notice is required if the vendor wished to terminate this arrangement.

The use does not have formal planning consent although the Council have confirmed in writing that given the timescales they consider the use beyond the time limit for taking enforcement action.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING

The purchasers 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 applications relating to the property reference no.: DC/20/4065/CLE, DC/20/4494/ROC, DC/82/1269/HIS, DC/80/1218/FUL.

East Suffolk District Council are the relevant authority.

OVERAGE

The purchaser will be required to enter into a deed of covenant whereby 30% of any increase in value following the grant of any and all successive planning permissions or other approvals under the Town & Country Planning Acts for a non-agricultural or equestrian use will be payable to the vendors. The covenant will run for 30 years from the date of the conveyance and will be payable on the earliest of the of the implementation of a planning consent/approval or sale of this property with the benefit of the planning consent/approval.

VIEWING

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