Farm: Guide Price £1,400,000

RAYLEIGH OFFICE Fleet Farm and Lake View Farm with existing dwelling, commercial buildings, building plot for potential replacement dwelling, lakes and For further information or to up to 63.6 acres. arrange to view this property please call 01268 783377

DETAILS This property is situated in a sought after location and provides a unique and stunning opportunity to live and work in close proximity whilst feeling part of and in touch with the richest transient and resident wildlife associated with an adjacent nature reserve and the glorious and ever changing landscape of the Crouch Estuary as well as benefiting from an opportunity to run an extensive commercial enterprise in the existing offices and yard and yet maintaining proximity to local amenities and the nearby North Fambridge Railway Station.

North Fambridge is a sought after area with the added bonus of its proximity to The Fambridge Yacht Haven which is a charming marina, that also incorporates the Ferry Boat Inn, a 500 year river side pub offering accommodation, beer, food and hospitality.

Fleet Farm and Lake View Farm are situated on the periphery of the village of North Fambridge in a picturesque location looking out over a nature reserve and the Crouch Estuary beyond. North Fambridge is on the Peninsula on the north bank of the . It is served by North Fambridge Railway Station on the . The farms adjoin the Nature Reserve which incorporates 605 acres owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust.

THE PROPERTY The property is available as a whole or interested parties may offer in the following combinations:

Guide Prices

Lot 1 £1,400,000

Lot 2 £300,000

LOT 1: FLEET FARM BUNGALOW, BUILDING PLOT, BUILDINGS AND 35.4 ACRES The Bungalow

An extensive and well laid out family property benefiting from an extraordinary outlook over extensive grounds, a nature reserve and the Crouch Estuary beyond.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen/diner, lounge and double garage.

Planning consent was granted on 7th August 2009 planning application number FUL/MAL/09/00440 for a replacement dwelling (and therefore including demolition of the existing bungalow). The initial works have commenced including groundworks and foundations.

The replacement dwelling would be a substantial and landmark property with status befitting its stunning surroundings. The dwelling would give extensive accommodation including 8 bedrooms of which two are described as guest suites most would have en-suite bathrooms. The dwelling would also incorporate a main lounge, separate dining room, library, office, kitchen/diner, family room, utility room with laundry chute and garden room. Copies of the planning application are available on request. The planning consent is subject to a planning condition stating that the occupation of the dwelling "shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture as defined within the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or in forestry, or a widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants". The Land

The bungalow looks out over around 35.4 acres of well maintained and attractive grounds the majority of which is down to grassland but also incorporates attractive and extensive lakes supporting copious wildlife which is continually supplemented in transition from the adjoining Nature Reserve and Estuary.

Fleet Farm Buildings and yard

A substantial range of useful buildings with ample yard and parking giving flexibility for a range of potential commercial uses. The buildings and yard extends to a total of approximately 2.1 acres and gives the opportunity for a prospective purchaser to enjoy all the benefits of living in an idyllic location with proximity to their place of work. The yard currently benefits from planning consent for a single storey purpose built part two storey office with additional parking for staff. The site has had various successful planning applications some of which are listed below.

FUL/MAL/99/0355 – Proposed used of land and building for drainage contracting business, parking of 8 lorries and retention of existing portacabin office (retrospective). Granted 29th June 1999.

FUL/MAL/02/00646 - Use of land and building for drainage contracting business, parking of 10 lorries and retention of existing portacabins. Granted 24th July 2002.

FUL/MAL/04/01288 – Amendment of condition No.3 imposed upon planning permission

FUL/MAL/02/0646 to provide 2 additional lorry parking spaces. Granted 10th January 2005.

FUL/MAL/08/00103 – Single storey and part two storey offices. Parking for staff. Granted on 2nd April 2008.

FUL/MAL/09/00132 – Variation of condition 7 imposed upon planning permission.

FUL/MAL/02/00646 - Relating to hours of operation of drainage contracting business. Granted 22nd May 2009.

FUL/MAL/09/00335 – Variation of Conditions 1 and 2 imposed upon planning FUL/MAL/04/01288 to allow parking of 3 additional lorries. Granted 12th June 2009. FUL/MAL/15/00588 - Change of use from B8 to B1, Granted 21st July 2015

The buildings are as follows:

Part open fronted building and part enclosed workshop with a metal frame with fibre cement cladding, part concrete block walling and a concrete floor. The building measures 5,150 sq ft (Gross External Area).

Enclosed storage building with a metal frame, part metal cladding and block walling which measures approximately 4,730 sq ft (Gross External Area)

Temporary modular offices measuring 800 sq ft (Gross External Area)

LOT 2: LAKE VIEW FARM BUILDING AND LAND Lake View Farm buildings and land offers the discerning buyer an opportunity to acquire an additional 26.1 acres so as to further control their surroundings as well as accommodate all the equipment associated with maintaining a compact country estate of this type and quality.

Lake View Farm also offers additional access to the public highway via Strathmore Road which is a private right of way. The building measures approximately 5,050 sq ft has a metal frame with corrugated metal sheeted roof and cladding and benefits from a hardstanding yard. The land is mainly sown to grass but incorporates a further attractive lake frequented by various wildlife.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME There are no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements included within the sale.

TENURE All of the lots will be sold with vacant possession upon completion.

SALE METHOD The property will be sold by by Auction on 21st July 2016.

LEGAL VIEWING Strictly by appointment. Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.

SPORTING, RIGHTS, MINERIALS AND TIMBER These are included insofar as owned. COVENANTS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS The property is sold subject to or with the benefit of all covenants, wayleaves, easements, quasi easements or rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

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