Property description

Property Ref WCCHR423

A 5 bedroom detached property with numerous outbuildings including stables, storage units and kennels (approx 5,500 sq. ft) set in a plot of approximately 6.5 acres (subject to survey).

The property offers numerous opportunities in its current form, but also has the potential for residential development (S.T.P) as it is set within the Dunton Garden Suburb, which is currently being considered as an area for cross boundary development between Basildon and Brentwood Borough Councils. The proposals put forward by the Councils for this area is to build between 4000 - 6000 new homes within the Dunton Garden Suburb. Further details on the proposals can be found on the Basildon Council website at www.basildon.gov.uk/dunton.

Aside from being an excellent opportunity should the land be released under the Dunton Garden project proposals, the property offers a number of opportunities in its current form and would be suitable for a variety of uses. It should be noted that the property in its current form has suffered some structural movement but still provides for a comfortable family accommodation.
Prior to the Dunton Garden project consultation, the Vendor submitted a pre-planning application to the local council in August 2014 for the possibility of 10 dwellings on the site and, whilst it was confirmed that it would be unlikely that such a proposal would be granted for that number of dwellings should formal plans be put forward, the council did indicate that the existing property could be replaced with a new build property not exceeding the current square footage and that existing outbuildings could also be converted and developed for residential use.
This is what makes this property a unique opportunity for any prospective buyer as it offers potential to convert in its current form and expand by developing existing outbuildings, whilst adding the potential of the site being released for major development as part of future regeneration proposals.
Added to this, the property is currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement with a rental income of £2,500 per calendar month. The vendor has advised us that vacant possession can be available on completion, but has also indicated to us that, should any prospective buyer be looking to purchase the property as an investment/land bank, the current tenants would be happy to remain in the property, thus providing any developer with a monthly income while the land is waiting to be released for development.

The property is accessed via double opening electric gates which enter into a shingled driveway area with off-road parking facilities for numerous vehicles. There is an additional separate access through manual opening double gates that leads on to a different part of the shingled driveway/parking area. The main property is surrounded by the formal gardens and has steps leading up to the front door. The property is brick built with rendered elevations under a pitch and tiled roof and has been extended over the years to provide accommodation as follows:

Main Entrance Lobby - tiled floor and comprising a wall mounted cabinet housing electric meter and fuse box with electric gate intercom system beneath. Doors leading to:

Conservatory - 4.27m (14ft) x 3.96m (13ft)
UPVC wood effect double-glazed with leaded lights, wooden flooring and double opening french doors leading out onto a raised decked area with steps leading down to the formal garden area.

Ground Floor Cloakroom - fitted with 2-piece suite comprising low W.C and a vanity basin in a pine effect unit with cupboard underneath. Separate full height built in double storage cupboard, tiled flooring recessed spotlights and double glazed window to the rear.

Kitchen - 3.96m (13ft x 3.96m (13ft)
Fitted with pine cabinets for ample storage, ample work surfaces along 3 walls with inset 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing and space for a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, built in electric oven with 4 ring electric hob and extractor above. Tiled flooring and large double glazed window with views over patio area, formal garden and grounds. Open plan walkthrough leading to:

Breakfast Area - 2.29m (7ft 6in) x 1.7m (5ft 7in)
Wood cladding to walls, laminate flooring and double glazed window side. Built in double storage cupboard.

Lounge - 8.84m (29ft) x 3.66m (12ft)
Accessed via door from kitchen this substantial room features an Inglenook Style fireplace with oak mantle and tiled inset with wood burner. Feature stained glass double glazed windows either side of fireplace and additional double glazed window to the rear. Double opening french doors leading out onto patio area and formal garden. Staircase rising to first floor with under stair cupboard providing addition storage.

Inner Hallway area accessed from Lounge with doors leading to:

Bedroom Four - 3.66m (12ft) x 3.66m (12ft)
Double-glazed windows to side and front with views over formal garden.

Ground Floor Bathroom - 1.98m (6ft 6in) x 1.83m (6ft)
Fully tiled, fitted with 3-piece white suite comprising corner bath, low flush W.C and vanity wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. Double-glazed window to side.

Bedroom Five - 4.27m MAX (14ft) into bay x 3.66m (12ft) into door recess
Bay area to the side with double-glazed windows with views over formal garden.

FIRST FLOOR:-

Staircase from lounge leads up to first floor landing which has doors to all first floor rooms, two airing cupboards (one housing hot water cylinder), loft hatch and sky light style window.

Bedroom One- 5.56m MAX (18ft 3in) into recess x 4.06m (13ft 4in)
Double-glazed window to the side with views over formal garden, grounds and surrounding area.

Bathroom- 3.02m (9ft 11in) x 2.13m (7ft)
Part tiled and fitted with 3-piece white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, shower screen and power shower, low flush W.C and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail, wood flooring and skylight window.

Bedroom Two - 3.89m (12ft 9in) x 3.35m (11ft) plus step up to 3ft square bay area
Wood flooring and ample storage with two built in double wardrobes and one built in single wardrobe. Double glazed window to side and in bay area providing views over grounds and surrounding area.

Bedroom Three - 4.34m MAX (14ft 3in) x 3.78m (12ft 5in)

L-shaped room with wood flooring and double glazed window to rear aspect.

EXTERIOR:

Formal gardens surround the property and are mainly laid to lawn with post and rail fencing partitioning the formal garden from the shingled driveway area that leads across to the grounds which features numerous fenced in paddock areas of varying sizes and is substantially tree lined to all four boundaries allowing for ample privacy and seclusion.
The extensive outbuildings provide for a multiple of uses and are of varying sizes. These include a workshop/annexe area of block construction with part weatherboard and part brick exterior, pitched and tiled roof, with double opening wooden doors, a separate side access door, predominantly tiled flooring, power, lighting and running water. The building is divided into three areas by studded partitioned walls and also benefits from a loft hatch style access to roof space. To the rear of the workshop/annexe are two further workshop type buildings of block construction with weatherboard exterior, double opening wooden doors with internal power and lighting. Adjacent to these, accessed via a shingled pathway, is an outside shower room of block construction with weatherboard exterior and comprises a single shower cubicle, power shower, W.C and wash hand basin.
Elsewhere in the grounds there are two large kennel blocks, both of block construction with weatherboard exterior comprising of 40 kennels in total. Note: The kennels could be demolished if these building were required for an alternative use as the kennels are built internally of the main building and could be removed without affecting the structure of the main building. Both buildings benefit from lighting and power and the larger of the two buildings features a separate kitchen/feed area with running water.
Added to the above there is a separate stable block currently housing 10 further kennels of block built construction. As with the other kennels, these could be demolished if the stables were required for an alternative use. As stables they could accommodate up to four horses and a tack room. The stable block also benefits from power, lighting and running water.
Finally there are a further 5 smaller outbuildings, 3 of which are of block construction with weatherboard exterior on hard standing and the other 2 are weatherboard exterior and boarded internally situated on hard standing.
In total the property and outbuildings sit in a plot of approximately 6.5 acres (subject to survey)

SERVICES:

Mains water, electric, gas (supplies central heating and hot water) and private drainage.

AGENTS NOTE:

This property is For Sale on behalf of a relative of the Agent.

Please contact your local OptimHome Agent: Christopher Cronin

Property Features :

• Kitchen
• central heating
• Garden
• patio
• Conservatory