8 Bedrooms Equestrian property for sale in Chapmans Lane, Orpington BR5 | £ 1,100,000

Property Description

Development site with full planning granted for 3 residential dwellings with further detached cottage for refurbishment set in 9 acres (*tbv). - only available to purchase as A whole. A rarely available development opportunity in a rural location set along a quiet 'No Through Lane' in this sought after area. Full Planning permission has been granted to convert 3 former farm buildings into residential accommodation and to refurbish a further cottage (total accommodation of the entire site approx 4800sqft) . The whole offers future options to be sold as 4 separate dwellings or to be retained as a substantial detached country/equestrian residence with ancillary family accommodation. This is a very rare proposition, particularly in this post code and location.

Planning Permissions

Ref: 18/00047/FULL1 - description of development - Change of use of the existing buildings on site from agriculture (barn) and (stables) into 3 residential units and landscaping and works to an existing road.
Proposal - This application concerns the conversion of one barn and two stables into three self contained dwellings. The two stables would each be converted to two and three bedroom single storey dwellings, whilst the barn would be converted to a three bedroom house incorporating first floor accommodation. The proposed plans incorporate garden areas for each of the proposed dwellings and a total of eight parking spaces are proposed, including two visitor spaces.

The Dwellings - Refer To Plans

The garden (cottage) - (Approx 74.3sqm /800sqft not measured). Detached cottage and in need of total refurbishment.
The barn - 160.6sqm (1728sqft) Former storage/ hay barn - to be developed into a 3 bedroom 2 reception residential dwelling.
The stables - One L shaped unit 130sqm (1399sqft) - Former stables to be converted into a 3 bedroom dwelling with open plan living and kitchen area.
The stables - One Rectangular unit 92qm (990sqft) - Former stables to be converted into 3 bedroom dwelling with open plan living and kitchen area.
382.6sqm (4118sqft) of new development space. Total Residential space 4918sqft.

Location & Area Awareness

Extremely well located for local shopping within a quarter of a mile from St Pauls Cray old village with pretty country park and river walks, shops, public house and post office, and nearby doctors surgery, as well as Tesco Supermarket and Sainsburys Homebase diy Store. The busy town centres of Orpington and Bromley provide for excellent shopping and superb general amenities, with further shopping available at the newly opened Blue Water Park and Lakeside Complex. There are many local golf courses both private and municiple in the area including the London Club (and Cray Valley Golf Course the latter of which is located within minutes of the property. Other sports facilities within a 3 mile radius include; David Lloyd Sports centre. For those with Equestrian interests the area has various local hacking routes around country lanes, plus a number of accessible bridleways as well as a range of Equestrian Centres situated in the local vicinity.
Excellent commuting links into London are available at both Orpington and Bromley centres, with fast services directly into Victoria and Charing Cross. Nearby St. Marys Cray mainline station offers an excellent fast service into London Victoria. Easy access to the A20 and M20 motorways with the M25 accessible via junction 3.

Land & Grounds / Access

The whole site sits in approximately 9 acres (*tbv) - The current road access to the site is over a shared access road from Chapmans Lane. It may be possible (subject to the usual consents) to bring a new driveway onto the site further along Chapmans Lane. This is demonstrated on one of the 3D drawings.
The acreage stated at the property is *tbv – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. Where available a Title Plan from Land registry will have been acquired showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements at their own cost by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Services & Outgoings

Tenure: Freehold
local authority: Bromley District Council
services: Private drains. Mains electricity.
Tax band: The Garden (cottage) D
EPC rating: Not applicable

Viewing Arrangements

All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
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Prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds it is advisable to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

Directions

From the M20 North bound continue on to the A20 towards London. At the exit for Orpington/Foots Cray/Bexley and at the large roundabout take the first left towards Orpington/St Pauls Cray/St Mary Cray for 0.5miles on Sevenoaks Way and then turn left at the traffic lights and before the large Homebase into Main Road. Continue for another short 0.5mile to the mini roundabout. Cross over the mini roundabout taking the left exit and Chapmans Lane will be immediately on your right (hence almost crossing over diagonally to the left on the roundabout). Continue up the lane and there will be a 5 bar gate on the left with Pilgrims Farm and the post code written on the top rail. This is the shared access to the site. This gate will be permanently locked unless in attendance with a member of staff from Equus.

Helpful Websites

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