Lower Farm, Edworth, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18

LOCATION

The site lies on the edge of the village of Edworth in Central Bedfordshire, to the south-east of Biggleswade and north-west of Hinxworth.

The thriving market town of Biggleswade provides an excellent range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities. Biggleswade railway station offers regular direct services to London King’s Cross, whilst the nearby A1 provides convenient access to London and Cambridge.

Additional facilities can be found within Stotfold, Baldock and Letchworth Garden City, whilst the surrounding villages provide access to a range of local amenities and attractive countryside walks.

THE PROPERTY

The Property comprises three existing agricultural buildings and the associated land required for their proposed residential conversion. Two of the buildings benefit from a Class Q Certificate of Lawful Development, establishing the principle of their conversion to residential use.

Building 1 is proposed to be converted into two dwellings. Unit 1.1 on the ground floor level consists of a kitchen/diner, living room, utility, study and WC. The first floor consists of 3 bedrooms, an en suite and bathroom. Unit 1.2 on ground floor level consists of a kitchen/diner, living room and WC. The first floor consists of 2 bedrooms, an en suite and a bathroom. The proposed floorspace of Building
1 is 240 sq m.

Building 2 is proposed to be converted into three dwellings, each consisting of an open plan living area, kitchen/diner, utility and one bedroom with en suite and W/C all contained on the ground floor. There are an additional 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor of each unit. The proposed floorspace of Building 2 is 436.7 sq m

THE SITE

The site contains three agricultural buildings positioned within a rural setting. The proposed residential accommodation will be formed through conversion of two of the existing structures in accordance with the approved Class Q documentation.

The site is accessed from Lower Farm Road, leading from Hinxworth and connecting to Biggleswade via London Road. The site is bounded to the north, east and south-east by trees, hedging and vegetation, with views over the surrounding agricultural land. Existing residential properties are located immediately to the west of the site. The property is situated in the administrative boundary of Central Bedfordshire Council.

ACCESS

The property benefits from a right of access from Lower Farm Road to the boundary of the site shown edged red on the plan.

PLANNING

The site contains three agricultural buildings positioned within a rural setting. The proposed residential accommodation will be formed through conversion of two of the existing structures in accordance with the approved Class Q documentation.

The site is accessed from Lower Farm Road, leading from Hinxworth and connecting to Biggleswade via London Road. The site is bounded to the north, east and south-east by trees, hedging and vegetation, with views over the surrounding agricultural land. Existing residential properties are located immediately to the west of the site. The property is situated in the administrative boundary of Central Bedfordshire Council.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Full details on technical aspects regarding the site are contained in the additional information pack. We advise that all interested parties make themselves fully aware of the reports and the content therein.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION

The land is available freehold with vacant possession.

OVERAGE

Offers are invited to include overage provisions for any enhanced planning permission in excess of the 5 market dwellings secured. The particular terms of which are to be negotiated.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements, covenants, wayleaves and rights whether specifically referred to within these particulars or not.

No public rights of way are known to cross the property.

BOUNDARIES

The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agent will be responsible for defining any other boundaries.

VAT

The sale will not attract VAT, however the Vendors reserve the right to charge VAT in addition to the purchase price on the whole of the land, should this become necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PACK

An additional information pack is available via a dataroom upon request.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Central Bedfordshire Council-

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment only with the Vendors’ Agent.
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E: Abigail.
E: michael.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sworders for itself and the Vendor of this property give notice that the particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions and any other details are given without responsibility and any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Any measurements, areas or distances referred to herein are approximate only. None of the services or fixtures or fittings has been tested and no warranty is given as to their suitability or condition. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise. No employee of Sworders has any authority to make or give
any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to theproperty. No responsibility can be accepted for the expenses incurred by any intending Purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. All plans included are not to scale and are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of HM Stationery Office.. Crown Copyright Reserved.
MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Legislation, bidders will be required to provide proof of identity and the address to the Selling Agents.
DIRECTIONS
Follow signs for the A505 towards Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City. Continue east on the A505, then join the A1(M)/ A1 northbound towards Biggleswade. Leave the A1 for the local road network towards Hinxworth along Edworth Road for approximately 0.6 miles until you reach Lower Farm Road, take the right hand turning and continue for approximately 0.3 miles where the site is on your left