Property description

A prominent 5.43 ACRE site located in a central position within the town of Horncastle. Access from the highway at The Sidings, being a housing development completed in recent years. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a site extending to approximately 5.43 acres having potential for residential development in this market town within the Lincolnshire Wolds. The land is currently classed as suitable for housing in the East Lindsey District Council Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment.The land is situated in a popular residential area within walking distance of the town centre. Expressions of interest are sought either on a conditional or unconditional basis by 12 noon on 7th August 2014.Guide price:- Offers in excess of £600,000

Location:
Horncastle lies to the south of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty, approximately 19 miles east of Lincoln and 21 miles from the coast. The town has a population of around 4,900 and is within the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire.


Horncastle is a bustling and attractive market town, renowned for its antique shops, with a fine heritage and unspoilt by modern developments. The town boasts an excellent range of facilities and amenities, including primary and secondary education provision, supermarkets, doctors, dentist, post office, swimming baths and fitness centre and Horncastle Golf Course is only approximately one and half miles away from the town centre.

Land:
The land is situated between The Sidings and Woodcock Lane, off Langton Hill which is on the south western edge of the town.

General:
The land boundaries are defined by mature hedgerow and is a slightly elevated site. We understand that access is possible from the adopted highway at The Sidings and access is also available onto Woodcock Lane.

Town & Country Planning:
The land is currently included as a site suitable for housing in the East Lindsey District Council Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and is categorised as site HOR308. The SHLAA documents can be viewed at: www.e-lindsey.gov/uk/article/2143/Strategic-Housing-Land-Availabililty-Assessment-SHLAA

Services:
All mains services of gas, water, electricity and drainage are available in The Sidings. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves of the availability and suitability of connection into the existing services.

Tenure:
The Land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Viewing:
Any reasonable time on site.

Expressions of Interest:
We are inviting written expressions of interest to purchase the aforementioned land to be submitted no later than 12 noon on 7th August 2014 to:-Willsons Estate Agents16 Algitha RoadSkegnessPE25 2AGor by e-mail to k.armstrong@willsons-property.co.uk


All proposals should cover the following criteria:

1/
Prospective purchasers name and address.

2/
Price offered.

3/
Name of solicitor acting for purchaser.

4/
Conditions attached to the offer: ie, subject to planning consent etc.


If conditional contract is preferred an indication of timescale will be required.

Property Features :

• Residential Development Opportunity
• Currently classed as suitable for housing in the local authority strategic housing land availabilit
• Access from the highway at The Sidings, being a housing development completed in recent years
• Popular residential area of the town
• 5.43 ACRES (sts)