Silver Birches and 1 & 2 Bridge Cottages

A unique development opportunity comprising of land with outline planning permission for 9 dwellings (subject to the demolition of the existing bungalow) & two semi-detached cottages set in 2.6 acres.

The property would also be attractive to purchasers looking for a property with a spacious garden and amenity space as the existing bungalow sits in approximately 1.33 acres.

Location - The property is situated off Syerscote Lane on the edge of Wigginton in Staffordshire. With easy access to local services and amenities in Wigginton and a more comprehensive range of services and amenities in the nearby town of Tamworth.

The property is bordered by a railway line on the eastern boundary.

Travel Distances

Tamworth - 2.5 miles
Birmingham - 23 miles
Derby - 27 miles
Tamworth train station - 2 miles

Description - The site extends in total to 2.6 acres with access off Syerscote Lane. The private driveway leads from the road to 1 & 2 Bridge Cottage with Silver Birches to the rear.

1& 2 Bridge Cottage
A pair of semi-detatched cottages in need of modernisation.

The cottages are currently occupied by tenants and will be sold subject to tenancy.

Silver Birches is a detached 4 bedroomed bungalow in need of complete renovation, set in a large garden plot.

As per the outline planning permission, the bungalow is to be demolished to allow for the development of 9 detached dwellings.

Planning - Lichfield District Council

Outline planning permission - 25/00230/OUT . Outline application for the erection of up to 9 dwellings with all matters reserved. Silver Birches, Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, Tamworth Staffordshire, B79 9ER.

Access - The property is accessed directly off Syerscote Lane with the benefit of off-road parking.

Services - We understand that the existing properties are connected to mains water and electricity and have a septic tank for sewage.

The existing services do not have the capacity to support the proposed 9 dwellings.

Purchasers are to make their own enquiries as to connectivity for the site.

Further information can be provided by the agents.

Epc - Bridge Cottage F
2 Bridge Cottage F
Silver Birches E

Title Tenure & Possession - he property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on part.

1 & 2 Bridge Cottage are to be sold subject to the existing tenancy agreements.

1 Bridge Cottage - Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
2 Bridge Cottage - Protected Agricultural Tenancy, purchasers should be aware that the tenants have a protected tenancy for life.

Please contact the agents for information.

The remainder of the property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.

The property falls under two titles: SF562873 & SF654867

Overage - The area shown blue on the plan is subject to an overage clause of 25% uplift in value for a period of 50 years (ending Dec 2069) The overage is due on the implementation of planning permission including implementation of the current outline application.

The Vendors are open to discussing a sale of the property without the overage clause, at a price appropriate to reflect the removal of the clause.

Plan, Area & Description - The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any error, omissions or misdescriptions. The plan is for identification purposes only.

Viewings - Viewings are strictly by appointment only with Anna Meynell or Harry Bill at Howkins & Harrison. Please call direct on option 4.

Please Note: access to 1 & 2 Bridge Cottage will not be permitted on the first viewing.

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