Lonnen Road, Colehill, Wimborne BH21 7AX
£595,000 via Symonds & Sampson, Wimborne: 020 3879 5737
A development site measuring 0.34 acres (0.13 ha) with full planning permission for a substantial contemporary dwelling and a pending householders application to extend and remodel the existing bungalow. For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 3 October 2024 at 2:00pm at The Guildhall, Axminster EX13 5NX
The Property - An excellent opportunity to purchase a development site measuring 0.34 acres (0.13 ha) with full planning permission for a substantial contemporary dwelling and a pending householders application to considerably extend and remodel the existing bungalow. There is scope for additional units on the site subject to planning permission.
Originally granted in December 2022 and with subsequent variations of conditions, and a pending householders planning application, the approved plans provide a unique, detached single-storey dwelling with timber clad and glazed elevations, measuring 2,110 sqft./196 sqm. with a detached double garage (House 2). The proposed plans for House 1 allow for considerable extension with an additional storey.
House 1 (Gia: 1,675 Sqft./155.6 Sqm.) - The existing accommodation comprises entrance hall, kitchen/dining/living room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The proposed plans provide spacious accommodation over two floors with entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, separate sitting room/bedroom 5 and WC on the ground floor and 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a bathroom on the first floor.
House 2 (Gia: 2,110 Sqft./196 Sqm.) - The proposed accommodation comprises reception hall, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, separate sitting room/bedroom 4, 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite), a shower room and a utility room. GIA excludes double garage,
Situation - The plot is situated within the sought-after area of Colehill, less than 1.5 miles from Wimborne. Colehill offers several local amenities including a convenience store, pharmacy and village Hall.
Wimborne Minster is a historic market town which boasts a wide range of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. The town offers an array of amenities including a Waitrose supermarket.
The architecture of Wimborne is regarded as one of the foremost collections of 15th-, 16th- and 17th-century buildings such as the Cornmarket, the High Street and includes the town hall, the Priests House museum and dozens of original shops and pubs. The town is home to the popular Tivoli Theatre, a 1930s art deco cinema and theatre.
From West Borough and Wimborne Square, regular bus services operate to the surrounding towns which all offer a good range of shops and services. There are lovely countryside walks locally and along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast footpaths to the south. Sailing and other water sports can be enjoyed in Poole Harbour. The area is well known for its schooling in both the private and state sectors with Canford School, Castle Court School, Dumpton School and Queen Elizabeth’s School.
Agents Note - Planning permission was previously granted to demolish the existing dwelling and replace with two new detached dwellings. Ref: P/FUL/2022/05316. Subsequent amendment REF: P/VOC/2024/03052 for the removal of the green roof, addition of a large double garage and reduction in driveway width servicing house 2. There is an application in currently P/HOU/2024/03051 that if approved will enable the demolition of the existing garage and upward extension on the existing bungalow (1674qft) and would facilitate the build of the new dwelling to the rear subject to consent. Please seek advice.
The approved plans can be inspected via the Dorset Council Planning Portal. The site is subject to an overage clause - please refer to the legal pack. CIL payment approx. £27,000 (£0 self-build exemption). Standard/superfast broadband available. Limited mobile coverage indoors and likely coverage outdoors. Flood Risk Zone 1.
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Services - All mains services connected to existing dwelling
Local Authority - Dorset Council - CT Band D
Solicitors - Genesis Legal
Ferndown BH22 9DE
Agent: Symonds & Sampson, Wimborne
Symonds & Sampson, 5 West Street, Wimborne, BH21 1JN
Phone: 020 3879 5737