An important re-development opportunity adjacent to the historical priory and within an existing residential area which has detailed planning permission for 26 units comprising conversion of 6 unlisted buildings, 5 listed buildings and construction of 15 new 2 storey houses, all in a magnificent courtyard setting.
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.
Location:
Proceed to Thetford from Norwich via the A11, on reaching the roundabout junction with the B1075 Watton Road turn left where signposted to Thetford. Go straight across the mini-roundabout, straight across the next large roundabout, past the school and fire station and turn second right into Station Road. Follow this road past the station bearing round to the left when Monksgate will be the first turning on the left hand side.
Planning:
Full detailed planning consent has been granted on appeal with the reference being APP/F2605/V/09/2107417 and APP/F2605/V/09/2107419 relating to applications reference 3PL/2008/1339/LB and 3PL/2008/1340/F.
Local Authority:
Breckland District Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham NR19 1EE
Services:
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries regarding the adequacy and availability of all 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.
Whilst all the land within the red border is included in the sale, purchasers should be aware that there will be an uplift clause on any future development on the land amounting to 50 of the land value with any additional planning permission.
Viewing:
Externally at any reasonable time with these particulars in hand and internally strictly by prior telephone appointment with the vendor's sole agents.
For further information please contact:
Ray Culver, Watsons, 1 Bank Plain, Norwich NR2 4SF
Tel: 01603 751573 / 07795 106844
Email: r.culver@watsons-property.co.uk
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Norwich - Residential 1 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
