Freehold Exceptional Residential Development Site at Covert Farm, East Haddon, Northamptonshire NN6 7AS

CGI Artist’s Impression Freehold Exceptional Residential Development Site at Covert Farm, East Haddon, Northamptonshire NN6 7AS Paragraph 79 Development Opportunity East Haddon, Northamptonshire NN6 7AS • Permission for an exceptional and innovative dwelling in open countryside • Permission granted under Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework for new dwelling in open countryside • Highest standard of architecture • Approximately 572 sq.m (6,157 sq.ft) of accommodation over two floors • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/living/dining area • 3 car garage • Set in 10.31 acres Approximate distances East Haddon – 1.5 miles Long Buckby – 2 miles West Haddon – 2.5 miles Northampton – 9 miles Rugby – 12 miles Birmingham – 44 miles London – 80 miles London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Crewe direct trains from Long Buckby Train Station (2.5 miles) Fast Train London Euston and Birmingham New Street from Rugby Train Station (12 miles) Luton, Birmingham & East Midlands airports within 1 hour J18 of M1 – 6.5miles / J1 of A14 – 7 miles / J1 of M6 – 13 miles Covert Farm, East Haddon – Block Plan Proposed North Elevation CGI Artist’s Impression Proposed East Elevation Proposed Courtyard Visuals CGI Artist’s Impression Proposed Ground Floor Floorplan Proposed First Floor Floorplan CGI Artist’s Impression The concept of Paragraph 79 In March 2012 the Government set out in Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework a policy to allow the development of exceptional dwellings in open countryside. This became Paragraph 79 in July 2018 when the government updated the policy. Paragraph 79 states ‘to promote the sustainable development in rural areas, housing should be located where it will enhance and maintain the vitality of rural communities.’ Planning policy generally seeks to resist one off dwellings in open countryside except where there is a need for a rural worker, the use of an existing building or enabling development to secure heritage assets. However, under paragraph 79 the construction of a dwelling of exceptional outstanding quality or innovative nature which helps raise the standard of design in its rural area can be permitted. The dwelling approved at East Haddon has been through rigorous Accommodation review by a panel of highly qualified architects from the Traditional The main entrance leads through a vestibule and into a grand hall with stairs. Architecture Group. To the right, a small passageway leads through to the brightly lit family snug with ‘heart of the house’ fireplace, the study The building grows out of the site emphasising the linked aspect and the library. Directly in front of the entrance vestibule, a few steps lead to the drawing room with further steps leading between the landscape and the house. The success of this theme is in to the open plan living, dining, kitchen area with exceptional views across the valley. the building rising rampart like from the ground and is developed further from the active relationship with the sloping landscape and The kitchen area leads through to a utility and out to the rear entrance, plant room and on to the triple garage. through the materiality of the piece in the use of the specialist stonework proposed. Additionally, from the main entrance hall are a cloakroom and WC along with a tower with stairs leading to a mezzanine gallery, overlooking the living, dining, kitchen area below. The design offers opportunities for the purchaser to incorporate significant green technologies with the construction of the dwelling. The first floor comprises a master suite with internal en suite bathroom and dressing room and far-reaching views across The construction of the approved dwelling will afford the occupier truly the valley. There are an additional four bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a family bathroom. exceptional living with unrivalled views in a beautiful location worthy of the Paragraph 79 status. The accommodation within the existing plan extends to just over 6,157 sq ft (572 sq m). Accommodation (cont.) Outside is a three car garage along with a formal garden, an orchard and a pond with established wildlife tower. The driveway extends out from the house and is lined with native trees and wildflowers. The site has a total area of 10.3 acres, this presents a rare opportunity to purchase a site in open countryside with permission to construct a completely individual and exceptional dwelling near to Northampton and Rugby. General Information Planning Howkins & Harrison’s Planning department secured planning permission on 5th March 2021 under application reference DA/2020/0651 from Daventry District Council for construction of a single dwelling at West Haddon Road, East Haddon, Northamptonshire. Purchasers should make themselves aware of the conditions of the planning permission. A copy of the decision notice can be obtained from the agent or from West Northamptonshire Council Daventry area’s website. Tenure The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion. CGI Artist’s Impression General Information (cont.) Fencing The purchaser will be required to erect a post and 4 rail fence with sheep netting between points A and B (or C and D if the retained land is purchased), on the sale plan within 3 months of completion. Restrictive Covenant The vendor will impose a restrictive covenant allowing only one dwelling to be built on the land. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) The property has a CIL liability of £187,050.00. A copy of the liability notice can be obtained from the Estate Agents office or Local Authority. The development is liable for Community Infrastructure Levy Services (CIL). An exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy The Property is bare land and as such, is not connected to mains electricity, drainage, water or gas. A search may reveal that the will be available to anybody who is building their own home Property is currently connected to water. However, such connection is to be diverted to the Seller’s retained land. or has commissioned a home from a contractor, house builder or sub-contractor. Individuals benefiting from the exemption A quotation has been sought from Western Power distribution and Anglian Water for mains electricity and mains water connections, must own the property and occupy it as their principal further information will be provided in the data room upon receipt. residence for a minimum of 3 years after the work is completed. Heating will be provided to the dwelling by water source heat pump and thermal batteries. Other green technologies such as rainwater collection are incorporated in the design. The exemption must be applied for and obtained, and a commencement notice must be received by the collecting Retained Land authority, prior to the commencement of the development. In There are a further 4 acres available by separate negotiation outlined in green on the sale plan. This land, and other further/retained addition, following completion of the build, a form must be land, is included within the landscaping proposals for the dwelling to satisfy planning condition 14. If the purchaser does not purchase submitted to the collecting authority within 6 months of the this additional land, the vendor will grant the necessary rights to carry out the required landscaping. Please see the data room for date of the compliance certificate. further information on the proposed landscaping. Postcode & What3Words Build Costs The nearest postcode is NN6 7AS. The What3Words location of The vendor has sought estimate build costs which can be obtained from the agent. the property is supper.snatched.seashell. Data Room Please contact the agents if you would like access to the data room containing further information on the site. • CIL Liability Notice (1) • Construction costs (1) • Contract (1) • Location & Site Plans (5) • Photographs (16) • Proposed courtyard Plans (3) • Proposed Elevation Plans (4) • Proposed Ground & First Floor Plans (2) • Proposed Landscaping (3) • Computer Generated Imagery (5) Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment through the sole agent Howkins & Harrison LLP, telephone 01788 564680 & speak to Helen Frampton or Jeff Paybody. Rights of Way There are no rights of way crossing the land. The property has access to the public highway. Boundary Ownership Boundary ownership where known is shown by an inward marked ‘T’. Local Authority Important Notice 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. 2. Nothing in these West Northamptonshire Council – Tel: 0300 126 7000 particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in a good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. 3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be Vendor Solicitor performed by their appointed advisers. Georgina Worley, Roythornes Solicitors, The Incubator, Howkins & Harrison The Boulevard, Alconbury, Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4XA 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire. CV21 2RX Tel. 01480 587466 E. [email protected] Telephone 01788 564680 Email [email protected] This document is made from fully recyclable materials. Web howkinsandharrison.co.uk Architects We are working on ways to move all of our products to recyclable solutions.

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