Doddshill Road, Dersingham

A substantial former Military Drill Hall and adjoining cottage occupying a commanding position within the heart of Dersingham, enjoying a panoramic view over the village to the Church and surrounding pastureland .
The property presents a rare and unique opportunity for conversion, redevelopment or alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents being obtained.

Summary
The premises comprise an extensive former Army Drill Hall complex including a handsome two-storey mess and office accommodation, the main drill hall & gymnasium, rifle range, further ancillary rooms and an attached three-bedroom cottage. Overall extending to approximately 7436 sq.ft. (690.8 sq.m.) and occupying a site of approximately 0.63 acre / 0.26 hectares (subject to measured survey). The buildings are of substantial construction, being highly characteristic of many traditional properties within the village and featuring local carrstone slips. First hand inspection is essential to fully appreciate the location and opportunity it presents.

Location
Dersingham is one of the most sought-after and well-appointed villages in West Norfolk. It is located on the edge of the Royal Estate in Sandringham and approximately 9 miles from the town of Kings Lynn. The superb array of local amenities in the village is nothing short of astounding; these include a Co-op and Spar supermarket, garden centre, three public houses/social club, two schools, pharmacy, hairdresser and beauty parlour, takeaways and newsagent with newspaper deliveries, to name but a few.
Nearby, Kings Lynn has many of the high street stores one would expect from a large town and also benefits from a mainline train station to Ely, Cambridge and London. Dersingham also sits as the gateway village to the coast with beaches just a short drive away at Snettisham, Heacham, Hunstanton and beyond to the North Norfolk coast.

The View and Setting
Without doubt one of the property's most remarkable attributes is its exceptional elevated position and outstanding setting. Enjoying a panoramic far-reaching view to the rear across adjoining pastureland towards the village church, the outlook is both picturesque and increasingly rare within the village environment. The sense of space, openness and prominence afforded by the site creates a setting of distinction. The property offers an exceptional opportunity for sympathetic residential conversion or redevelopment which, subject to the necessary consents, would create one or more of the finest homes within the village.

Briefly, the accommodation comprises as follows:-
Office Accommodation, Two Storey Block
Ground Floor comprising entrance hall, former Officers Room, Orderly Room, further interconnecting rooms and store together with external WC facilities and stores.
First Floor comprising landing area, separate WC, former Mess/Office Room and substantial Sergeants / Recreation Room.

The Drill Hall
Comprising an impressive former Gymnasium / Drill Hall measuring approximately 60' x 30' with exposed steel trusses and open vaulted ceiling together with armoury, WC, rear hall, extensive former indoor rifle range, ancillary offices and former cadet room.

The Cottage
A self-contained three-bedroom cottage arranged over two floors and comprising entrance hall, living room, kitchen, pantry, rear hall, bathroom and separate WC together with three first floor bedrooms.

Outside
The property is approached via Dodds Hill Road where there is a private driveway parking area. Garden surrounds the property with the majority being to the Western end of the plot where there are a number of mature trees. The gardens offer a great deal of privacy.

Overall the property extends to approximately 7436 sq.ft. (690.8 sq.m.) and offers highly versatile accommodation with considerable scope for conversion or redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Agents Note:
Purchasers should be aware that the vendors will retain the right to approve any future redevelopment or conversion proposals in addition to any statutory planning permissions and consents required. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries in this regard.

Services:
Mains water
Mains electric

EPC's:
DRILL  HALL:   D
COTTAGE:  E

COUNCIL TAX BAND:   B