A re-development opportunity with detailed planning permission for the conversion of 6 unlisted buildings, 5 listed buildings and construction of 15 new two storey houses all in a superb courtyard setting at Abbey Barns, Monksgate, Thetford, Norfolk. Guide price £1,600,000.
Situation and Description:
The site is located to the north west of the ruins of The Priory of St Mary and stands on the western edge of Thetford town within easy walking distance of the main line station giving access to Norwich and Cambridge. The site was originally part of a small agricultural estate which reached its peak in the mid 19th century. In 1932 the estate was purchased for the nation with the farm passing to the Local Authority for use as a works depot and the farm house returning to private ownership. After the closure of the Abbey Farm depot by the Local Authority in the 1990's the substantial timber frames of two monastic farm buildings were discovered within the former farm complex. This site is obviously of great historical interest to the town and will form a most spectacular mixed development of renovation, conversion and new builds which will give purchasers a distinct alternative to the large new estates that have been the norm around Thetford for the past 20 years.
Local Authority:
Breckland District Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham NR19 1EE
Viewing:
Externally at any reasonable time with these particulars in hand and internally strictly by prior telephone appointment with the vendor's sole agents.
Please contact:
Ray Culver
Edwin Watson Partnership
1 Bank Plain
Norwich
NR2 4SF
Tel: 01603 751573
Services:
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries regarding the adequacy and availability of all main services.
Tenure:
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Agents Note:
Due to the complexity of the site there will be available, on request, an information pack in the form of a CD that will give detailed information regarding the re-development of the site. Interested parties should be aware that VAT is payable on the purchase of this site.
Directions:
On approaching Thetford town centre via the old Norwich Road turn into Station Road, go past the station and take the first turning on the left into Monksgate when the site will be found along on the left hand side.
Planning:
There is detailed planning permission for the conversion, renovation and new build of the site and copies of the relevant planning permissions will be available from the agents office.
Property agent
Norwich - Residential 1 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
