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Land for Sale in , , Land on New Farm Drive, Abridge, Essex, RM4 1BD

Grazing land for sale suitable for paddock use strategically located near , Epping, Central , the A113 and M11 & M25 motorways

Inside the M25 & just 15 miles from Central London

A rare and unique opportunity to purchase a block of valuable pasture land within the M25 and just 15 miles from Central London. The land extends to approximately 30 acres and is suitable for paddock conversion, grazing livestock or for amenity or recreational use.

Close to dense housing, the land is considered suitable for development outside the current Green Belt policy by an independent report appointed by the Local Council.

The site is located on the eastern edge of Abridge, an affluent village within the town of Romford, which enjoys extensive local amenities and excellent transport links. With Romford train station just over 5 miles from the land London can be reached in just 17 minutes. The station is also part of the new multibillion pound Crossrail programme.

House prices in the area are 81% above the national average reflecting the desirability of the village as a place to own property – including land.

The site is available freehold as a whole or in lots. See back page for a full list of available lots, sizes and prices. SR-0382 SR-0034 SR-0372 SR-0034 Key SR-0065 SR-0327a SR-0100 SR-0143 SR-0327b Local SR-0370 Authority Boundary SR-0061 SR-0061 SR-0070 SR-0170 Site Suitability SR-0061 Theydon SR-0080 SR-0341 Bois SR-0026 Sites filtered/discounted

SR-0016 SR-0228 SR-0340 SR-0228 Sites unsuitable due to other factors SR-0015 Sites unsuitable due to SR-0222 strategic constraints SR-0328 SR-0013 SR-0342 SR-0193 Sites suitable outside SR-0084 current policy (Green Belt & Other) SR-0339 SR-0079 SR-0326 Sites suitable outside SR-0236 current policy (Green Belt) SR-0338 SR-0294 SR-0295 SR-0044 SR-0044 SR-0058 Sites suitable outside current policy (Other) SR-0272

SR-0324 Sites suitable within

SR-0257 current policy Land forS RSale-0257 SR-0361 Sites suitable for commercial development SR-0360 SR-0027

SR-0362 SR-0329 SR-0231 SR-0359 SR-0325 SR-0358 SR-0330 Abridge SR-0078 SR-0018 SR-0289 SR-0286 SR-0285 SR-0012 SR-0284 SR-0279 SR-0322 SR-0356 SR-0227 SR-0078 SR-0282 SR-0189 SR-0355

Epping Forest Context SR-0280 The SLAA does not allocate land for development or SR-0059 indicate that the Council would support its SR-0226 SR-0354 Suitability map from an independent Strategic Land Availability Assessment appointedd ebyvel oEppingpment. T hForeste sites p rDistrictovide a r aCouncilnge of potential SR-0352 SR-0353 locations where development might be considered through the plan.

These maps show the emerging headline assessments from the suitability analysis of each site. They should only be interpreted alongside the full SLAA assessment for SR-0134 each site. SR-0017 Local Development PlanningHeadline site assessments relate to a site in its entirety. Constituent parts of some suitable sites, as per the The land is considered suitable for The land is designatedboundary shown oasn th isgreen map, may belt.not be s uAnyitable for SR-0147 development where factors affect only a portion of the site. development outside the current Green Belt development Twouldhe capacit ybe of a ssubjectite to accom mtooda tthee dev elopment has SR-0323 been adjusted in these cases and the headline assessment SR-0188 policy by an independent report appointed appropriate planningrelates only to permission.the development capacity the SLAA has SR-0321 by Council. attributed to the site. SR-0319 SR-0176 SR-0350 This means that if the need for development Local Authority in the District is greater than can be SR-0221 Epping Forest District Council SR-0351 accommodated on allocated sites, the Council Civic Offices SR-0351 Buckhurst will need to review its existing policies to High Street Hill explore whether it should review its Green Belt Epping SR-0133 SR-0056 SR-0318 boundaries to allow some development. Essex SR-0115 SR-0199 SR-0225 SR-0218 CM16 4BZ SR-0133 With an aging andSR- 0growing244 population SR-0249 SR-0133 SR-0111 the Council must plan to meet the future SR-0320 SR-0111

SR-0248 development needs of the District - this County Hall SR-0198 SR-0098 means finding where to build homes, Market Road SR-0252 SR-0014 SR-0293 offices, shops and business premises. Epping Forest SLAA SR-0296 SR-0108 Essex SR-0230 SR-0200 SR-0369 In September last year a report CM1 1QH Suitability - Abridge, , Chigwell, SR-0365 SR-0317 Loughton & Theydon Bois SR-0367 found that 11,300 new houses are SR-0190 SR-0045 SR-0007 needed in the district by 2033. SR-0088 SR-0366 Method ofEppin gSale Forest District Council SR-0316 As over 90% of the district is green belt, The land is offered for sale by private treaty as this has led to a major review by the local 09.05.2012 SR-0037 a whole or in lots. -The freehold is available with Council which could ultimately lead to vacant possession on completion. the development of green belt land. MAr GIS12991-011

GIS Reference: S:\CL12991 - Epping Forest SLAA\CL12991 - Epping Forest SLAA - SLAA Sites (002) - Suitability - 02.04.2012.mxd POSTCODE OF NEAREST PROPERTY: RM4 1BD © COLLINS BARTHOLOMEW 2003

Travel & Transport Fashionable Chigwell, Loughton and Theydon Bois are just minutes away where you will find ‹‹ 0.2 miles to the A113 many exclusive boutique shops, restaurants, ‹‹ 1.8 miles to Debden Tube Station * bars and cafes. ‹‹ 1.9 miles to the M11 (junction 5) Abridge lies within the Urban ‹‹ 2.1 miles to the M25 (junction 11) Area and the postal town of Romford. ‹‹ 5.7 miles to Romford Train Station ** Romford is a large town in East London and is * Journey Times: 37 mins to Canary Wharf; 40 one of the major metropolitan centres identified mins to Oxford Circus; 43 mins to Waterloo; in the London Plan. With extensive local 43 mins to King’s Cross St. Pancras amenities, including a vibrant nightlife, Romford ** Journey Times: 8 mins to Stratford; is one of the largest and most significant 17 mins to London Liverpool commercial, retail, entertainment and leisure Street; 19 mins to Chelmsford districts outside central London.

Nearby Stratford is a significant retail and leisure Location centre in East London and has also become the second most significant (after Canary Wharf) ‹‹ 2.0 miles to Theydon Bois business location in East London. The district ‹‹ 2.5 miles to Loughton has been a focus of regeneration for some years, ‹‹ 2.6 miles to Chigwell including major projects such as the Westfield Shopping Centre and 2012 Olympics. ‹‹ 3.5 miles to Epping

‹‹ 5.5 miles to Romford town centre The land lies inside the M25 mortorway, west of ‹‹ 6.8 miles to Ilford the M11, providing easy access to all the major road networks. The land is accessed via New ‹‹ 8.1 miles to Brentwood Farm Drive, just off the A113 that links Abridge to ‹‹ 9.2 miles to Stratford the M11, Essex and London. ‹‹ 14.9 miles to Central London The can be accessed Abridge is an affluent village with a wonderful via nearby Debden tube station on the Central community atmosphere; home to local shops as line, with Romford train station – part of the new well as excellent pubs and restaurants. Crossrail programme – just over 5 miles away. Crossrail Project Land Values Nearby Romford train station is part of the new Pasture land values in this region cross-London railway project – Crossrail. As increased by 17% last year and by part of the programme Romford will benefit from 57% over 5 years according to the significant regeneration. RICS Rural Land Market Survey.

Crossrail will provide a high-frequency commuter Land is outperforming many other asset classes, service that will link parts of Berkshire and including the UK housing market, the FTSE 100 Buckinghamshire – via central London – to and even London’s luxury residential market. Essex and south-east London. This strong performance has brought new The project is building 10 new stations - buyers into the market, including a wide range including a new stop at Canary Wharf, while of investors from both the UK and abroad. integrating new and existing infrastructure.

The new service will speed up journey times, House Prices providing easier and more direct travel The land is situated in an extremely affluent opportunities to and across central London. area where land and property values are amongst the most expensive in the UK. Indeed, it will take just 27 mins from Romford to House prices in Abridge are 57% above the Canary Wharf using the Crossrail. county average, 59% above the regional average and 81% above the national average. As the project heads towards completion, house prices along the line continue to accelerate. These premium house prices reflect the House prices will, on average, increase by an desirability of Abridge as a place to live extra 36% along the line by 2020. and own property – including land.

Land for Sale

The land lies less than 6 miles from Romford train station on the new Crossrail project. Leisure & Equestrian Overage The land is crossed by a footpath, along the The land is subject to an Overage based on northern boundary of Lot 5, which forms part of 25% of any uplift in value following the grant the Three Forests Way. This circular walk links of planning permission for development other the site to Epping Forest, Hatfield Forest and than for agricultural, equestrian or horticultural Hainhault Forest. or forestry purposes. The Overage period is 25 years from August 2016. Hainhault Forest is the closest being just 1.7 miles south of the land. It forms part of the Country Park, a 300 acre Green Access Flag park with spectacular views over many of Lots 1 & 2 benefit from road frontage and their London’s iconic landmarks. There is lots to do own private gated access set back from the here with ancient woodlands, a fishing & boating road. Full vehicular right of way is provided to lake, farm zoo, train rides, adventure play areas, all lots via an easement (shown blue on the guided walks, extensive bridleways and the site plan) from another gated access within the recently opened nature trail. soutern corner of Lot 2. All entrances have been improved by the current owner. Epping Forest is London’s largest open space covering 2,476 hectares. It has something for everyone, from walking and cycling to horse Viewing riding, angling, football and golf. With its To arrange a site visit, please call 01727 701303 extensive network of surfaced and un-surfaced or email [email protected]. shared use trails, the forest is a wonderful place to explore on foot or with your horse.

Improved gated access set back from the road. View of the affluent village of Abridge from Lots 3 & 4

The northen boundary of Lot 5 has been fenced. Guide Prices The land is available freehold as a whole or in lots. The site plan below is indicative and we are happy to offer you the acreage you require. Please call 01727 701303 if you have an alternative budget or lot size requirement.

Lot 1: 2.65 acres SOLD Lot 6: 2.70 acres SOLD Lot 2: 2.72 acres SOLD Lot 7: 3.59 acres SOLD Lot 3: 3.10 acres SOLD Lot 8: 4.42 acres SOLD Lot 4: 3.07 acres SOLD Lot 9: 4.33 acres SOLD Lot 5: 3.14 acres SOLD

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THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 Vantage Land Limited has produced these particulars in good faith but cannot guarantee total accuracy. Sizes are approximate. Purchasers should verify any detail of importance prior to viewing and purchase. The particulars are not an offer or contract. Comments made in general advertising may not apply to this particular property and of course planning permission cannot be guaranteed.

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