4 bedroom house

The Barn

Prior planning approval (Q Class) was granted in September 2020 to convert the modern barn into a two storey, four bedroom dwelling of approx. 240 sq. m of living accommodation. Designed by a local Pershore architect the barn, when converted will feature a stunning gable-end with full-height windows that will offer views across the holding. Downstairs will have an open plan living/dining area, large kitchen, snut, utility room and store. On the first floor will be the master bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The planning application can be viewed on Wychavon District Council's planning website. Application number: 20/01661/GPDQ.

Land

The approx. 18-acres of land is flat and laid to permanent pasture with natural hedges, trees and is well-fenced with post and wire fencing. The rear fields are separated into three main paddocks of approx. 15-acres with a water trough in the far field. There are further smaller paddocks to the front of the holding. One of which is high-fenced and could be used as a turn-out paddock or grass arena with two other smaller fenced paddocks. A larger field encircles the menage and turn-out paddock.
There is also a feature pond and wildlife area in the larger front paddock. The land is outlined in red on the site plan.

The Yard

The yard is approached via a driveway through an electric date. This leads down to the barn with concrete yard, two blocks of wooden stables and a lockable office with parking. There is also a concrete double garage, container store and caravan currently used for storage.

The Stables

There are two blocks of wooden stables - all of which are 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.65m x 3.65m) with electric lighting. One block of two, the other with four. The larger block has a watering tap. The stable yard is fully floodlit.

Menage

A fenced menage of 164' 2'' x 82' 1'' (50.00m x 25.00m) with vertical wooden angle boarding is approached via a wooden gate with a sand and rubber surface. It is fully floodlit.

Double Garage

Concrete 'pebble dash' effect double garage - approx. 19' 8'' x 18' 8'' (6m x 5.7m).

Portacabin

Steel lockable portacabin currently used as an office. Approx. 30' 6'' x 10' 1'' (9.3m x 3.0m)

Parking Area

There is a large hardstanding car park with a caravan (used for storage) and an open-sided storage container.

Planning Uplift

There is an existing planning uplift for residential development of 40% for 24-years on the 15 acres to the rear of the holding. There will also be a planning uplift on the remaining land of the holding.

Driveway

Willencroft Barn owns the full driveway.

Solar Panels

The solar panels on the roof of the Barn will be staying and these bring in a yearly income. The panels were installed in February 2012.

Services

Mains electricity and water is connected.

Location

Located on the A44 on the outskirts of the village of Pinvin, just 3-miles north of Pershore.

Tenure

Freehold and vacant possession with be given on completion.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is entitled to an annual grant under the Basic Payment Scheme which is the Government's biggest rural grant that provides help to the farming industry.