Southwell Road, Stoven

A rare country property with significant potential. A former farmstead comprising farmhouse and an extensive range of barns for potential redevelopment, available as three individual lots or together.
The owners have received a positive pre-application enquiry response for the potential subdivision of the site to create three individual dwellings.

DESCRIPTION
Pond Farm presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial Grade II Listed farmhouse together with a range of listed barns set within approximately 1.5 acres of land (subject to survey). The property now requires comprehensive refurbishment and offers considerable scope for an incoming purchaser to create a highly individual country residence or residences.

Pond Farm occupies an elevated and particularly attractive rural position on the edge of the Sotterley Estate and to the seller's knowledge has not previously been offered for sale on the open market in its history.

AVAILABILITY / PRICE
Lot 1 - Waggon Lodge - £200,000
Lot 2 - Farmhouse - £325,000
Lot 3 - Threshing Barn - £325,000

LOCATION
Stoven is a small and peaceful rural village situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Surrounded by attractive farmland, the village offers a wonderfully tranquil setting while remaining conveniently positioned for both the coast and a number of wellserved market towns.

The nearby market town of Beccles is approximately 5½ miles away and provides an excellent range of everyday amenities. Beccles is also well known for its attractive riverside setting on the River Waveney and provides rail services to Norwich and Lowestoft. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is readily accessible, with the popular seaside town of Southwold approximately 7 miles away.

Norwich is approximately 25 miles to the north-west, providing extensive shopping, leisure, cultural and employment facilities, together with mainline rail connections.

PLANNING
The property by virtue of its existing use has permission for a single dwelling and associated agricultural barns as forming part of the original farmstead.

The owners have recently obtained formal preapplication enquiry advice from East Suffolk Council which highlights that a proposal for three dwellings (1x farmhouse, 2x barn conversions) could be supported in this location to help with the preservation of the listed farmstead. A copy of this advice is available from the agents.

A number of the structures are listed as Grade II as follows:-

Farmhouse – 1491949
Cart Lodge – 1492118
Waggon Lodge & Store – 1492119
Threshing Barn & Attached Structures – 1492117

SERVICES
We understand mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Foul drainage is currently discharged via cesspit. Services and utility connections will no doubt require upgrading to modern standards.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE
The property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Suffolk Council.

DIRECTIONS
From Stoven Church in the village centre, proceed north on Southwell Road for approximately 1 mile where the property will be found on the right hand side.

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