Property Details
Conversion of 3 barns to 2 dwellings
and commercial unit
Guide Price – £1,200,000.
Glos – 1.71 acres
SITUATION
A rare and unique residential development opportunity on the edge of the rural picturesque Cotswold hamlet of Rendcomb, Gloucestershire with breath taking views of the rolling Cotswold Hills. Rendcomb contains the world renowned Rendcomb College occupying Rendcomb Park, the 12th Century Church of St Peter and a doctors surgery.
Cirencester, about 6 miles to the south, is a popular Cotswold market town which provides a good range of shopping and other day to day requirements. More extensive facilities can be found in the major centres of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon and Bath.
Cirencester also provides access to a number of major highways, including the A417 / A419 dual carriageway which connects the M4 and M5 motorways. Regular train services from Swindon puts London (Paddington) in about 1 hours travelling time.
There are many recreational opportunities available in the area, including golf at Cirencester, Burford and Cheltenham, racing at Cheltenham, Warwick, Bath, and polo at Cirencester Park.
There is an excellent range of schools in the area in addition to Rendcomb College, including those at Cheltenham, Westonbirt and Marlborough.
THE PROPERTY
The Property is situated to the North of Rendcomb. It comprises a small farmyard with 3 agricultural buildings set in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Vehicular access can be taken to the farm buildings down a singular farm track. The consented land extends to about 1.71 acres (0.69 hectare).
PLANNING CONSENT
Detailed planning permission was granted by Cotswold District Council on 4th April, 2022 (Ref: 21/02074/FUL) for the conversion of three barns into two dwellings, offices and associated works.
ACCOMODATION SCHEDULE
Barn 1 – 457 m2 of GIA (excludes winter garden, bin/ bicycle store and external terrace)
Barn 2 – 425 m2 of GIA (excludes bin/ bicycle store and external terrace)
Barn 3 – 350 m2 of GIA of office and storage space. Parking in addition.
Each dwelling will comprise a large kitchen/diner, utility, shower and boot rooms, office, gym, garaging, four bedrooms of which three have ensuites and a bathroom. Further details are available from the Selling Agents.
THE FARMYARD
Barn 1 – (22.3m x 24m) 4 bay steel portal framed building constructed of part concrete block part Yorkshire Boarding clad under a pitched fibre cement sheet roof.
Barn 2 – (17.45m x 24m) 4 bay steel portal framed building constructed of part concrete block part metal cladding under a pitched fibre cement sheet roof.
Barn 3 – (18.81m x 24m) detached 4 bay steel portal framed building constructed of part concrete block part Yorkshire Boarding clad under a pitched fibre cement sheet roof.
BARN 3 – COMMERCIAL
Barn 3 will comprise a mixture of offices, storage rooms and parking allowing for multiple lettings. The combined converted total net internal area is 442 square metres. There is the potential to re-visit the planning consent for converting into office/ storage use into a residential dwelling in the future.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Wednesday 18th May, 2022. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – Barns at Rendcomb”. Emailed offers should be sent to anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
As part of the sale, the buyer will be required to adhere to certain conditions and terms (to be agreed), to include:
– The buyer will enter into an Overage Agreement on Barn 3 for change of use to residential. Prospective buyers are required to state the terms of the overage as part of their offer. Payment of the Overage will be made on the grant of planning permission free of challenge. A 30% Overage will remain in place for 20 years.
– The Seller will provide on retained land a connection point for mains electricity.
– The Seller will remove all live and dead farming stock on the Property prior to completion.
– The buyer will erect stock proof fencing along the boundaries of the property within one month of completion.
SERVICES
Mains water is available on the Property. Mains electric will be provided by the Vendor to the boundary of the property (location to be agreed). Prospective purchasers are required to seek their own investigations into other utilities and services.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
The buyer will be responsible for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charge.
SECTION 106
Section 106 payments or affordable housing requirements do not form part of the planning permission.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX. Tel: 01285 623000.
VAT
VAT will not be charged on the sale price of the property.
SELLERS SOLICITOR
Loxley Solicitors, Langford Mill, Charfield Road, Kingswood,
Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8RL. Tel: 01453 700620. FAO. Mr Pierre Bell
VIEWING
By appointment through the Selling Agents (01666 318992). Cattle maybe occupying the farm buildings. Prospective buyer are not permitted to enter into the buildings when cattle are present.
Sales Brochure
