Highbury Farm

An opportunity to acquire a detached, period farmhouse for renovation together with a range of traditional barns with planning permission for conversion to three residential dwellings with adjoining grazing paddocks.
The site extends in all to approximately 1.99 Ha (4.92 Acres).
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY As a Whole

INTRODUCTION
Highbury Farm offers the opportunity to acquire an
imposing and historic Norfolk farmhouse together with
an extensive range of traditional barns with consent for
conversion to form three residential units in a site which
extends in all to approximately 1.99 Ha (4.92 Acres).
Highbury Farm is believed to be one of the original
farmsteads in the village; the farmhouse dates from the
16th Century, with later Victorian alterations. Built of
brick and knapped flint under a tiled roof the farmhouse
retains many interesting exterior and interior period
features.

The property now requires renovation throughout but
has great potential to create an attractive family home in
this popular village.

Highbury Farm is approached from the village via a
gravelled drive off Colby Road. The property has the
benefit of secluded walled gardens, plenty of parking
space, outbuildings, and an ornamental pond.
At the rear of the farmhouse is a large range of traditional
barns predominantly constructed of brick with clay
pantile roof. Part of the range is a timber framed cart shed
with former granary above. The complex of barns is likely
to have originated from the same date as the farmhouse
and are shown on maps from 1707; they feature a variety
of historic architectural features and timber work. The
barns benefit from an implemented planning permission
to convert the majority of them into three residential
dwellings, with potential for plenty of historic character.
To the north of the barns are grazing paddocks which
extend to approximately 1.16 Ha (2.87 Acres)

THE BARNS
An extensive range of traditional barns with consent to
convert into three residential dwellings. The consent
allows for a new vehicular access to be created on the
west side of the pond with the current driveway then
closed up. Outline planning consent was originally
granted by North Norfolk District Council under
application reference: PO/06/1725 on 25th January 2007.
A Reserved Matters application (reference: PM/09/1198)
was later approved by the Council on 25th January 2010.
We are informed that Condition 8 (Wildlife Survey)
on the Outline planning consent has been discharged
along with Condition 3 (Historic Building Record) on the
Reserved Matters application.

A Building Regulations application for Unit 1 was
registered by Building Control at North Norfolk District
Council under reference FP/12/0435 and works were
commenced, inspected and approved on 23rd January
2012.

An application is currently underway with North Norfolk
District Council for a Lawful Development Certificate.
Whilst the approved plans cover the majority of the
barns there may be potential to convert the 'easterly
wing' to a fourth unit or perhaps an annexe and home
office for use in conjunction with the farmhouse (stpp).
Please refer to the plans included in the particulars which
show the approved layout for each unit:

THE LAND
The land to the north of the barns comprises an area
of grazing paddocks which extend to approximately 1.16
Ha (2.87 Acres) and divided by various timber post and
rail fences with stock netting. There are three separate
timber stable blocks spread across the paddocks.
To the west of Unit 1 is an area of concrete hardstanding/
rough ground on which part was previously used for
siting a static caravan which did have mains electric and
water connected.

With the land available there are plenty of opportunities
to divide this up between the farmhouse and barns to
offer larger plots to each property

PLEASE REFER TO BROCHURE FOR FULL DETAILS

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only with Arnolds Keys - Irelands
Agricultural: .

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a
whole, with a Guide Price of £1,450,000.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The site is offered for sale Freehold with vacant
possession upon completion.

OVERAGE/UPLIFT CLAUSE
The site will be sold subject to an overage/uplift clause
on the area shown hatched blue on the site plan. This will
be for a period of 35 years from the date of completion.
It will require 35% of the uplift in value to be paid to the
vendor (or their successors) in the event that planning
permission is granted for any additional residential
dwellings on this area.

LAND REGISTRY
The property is registered with the Land Registry under
Title No: NK395907.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
An EPC has been prepared for the property with a
current rating of G.

PLANNING
The property is within the jurisdiction of North Norfolk
District Council, to whom interested parties are advised
to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning
issues or development opportunities for the property.

MINERALS, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS
In so far that they are owned by the vendor, the minerals,
timber and sporting rights are included in the sale.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND
COVENANTS
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of
all easements, rights of way, privileges etc., which may
affect the same, whether mentioned hereto or not.

AUTHORITIES
North Norfolk District Council -
UK Power Networks:
Anglian Water:

VAT
In addition to the purchase price, should any sale on the
property or rights attached to it become a chargeable
supply in terms of Value Added Tax, such tax shall be
payable by the Purchaser in addition.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Viewing is entirely at your own risk, please be vigilant
and mindful of your own personal safety and well-being
when on site and please adhere to all current guidelines
regarding COVID19. Neither the Agents nor the Vendor
accept any liability for injury or loss. Due to the nature of
the property children are not permitted to attend.

PARTICULARS AND PLANS
These particulars and plans are based upon the Ordnance
Survey metric editions and are believed to be correct,
but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The purchaser
shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the
description of the property and all boundaries. Any
errors or statements shall not annul the sale, nor entitle
any party to compensation in respect thereof.

DISPUTES
Should any dispute arise between the Vendor and the
purchaser(s) as to the boundaries, fences or any other
point arising out of these particulars, then the Agent's
decision shall be binding upon all parties.

Marketed by: Arnolds Keys - Irelands Agricultural, Norwich