Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Guide price £490,000

Situation

The Broughton Hall is situated in a Conservation Area on the edge of the small village of Lode which is 8 miles north east of the high tech University city of Cambridge. The village is dominated by the adjacent Anglesey Abbey Estate at the centre of which is the Abbey itself which is now a National Trust property with exceptional gardens, tea room and garden centre. Local facilities are available in nearby Swaffham Bulbeck and Bottisham.

Description

The Broughton Hall was originally built in 1930 as a village school in memory of Urban Hanlon Broughton by his sons, the joint owners of Anglesey Abbey. The family coat of arms is displayed over the central entrance door to the building. The site is the central section of a large area of open space with established trees lining the Lode Road to the north and south of the site to be sold.

Accommodation

– A landmark unlisted building with detailed planning consent for conversion
– Consent for three terraced houses extending to approximately 1,500 sq ft each
– Established edge of village position close to National Trust Anglesey Abbey
– Convenient access to Cambridge, the A14 and Science Park
– Consent includes double cartlodge/workshops for each unit
– Consent can be readily implemented following approval of reserved matters
In all 0.67 of an acre
Planning consent was granted at appeal on 17th March 2009 for the conversion of the building into three, two storey, four bedroom houses. The accommodation within each unit includes a study, cloaks/WC and utility room together with two inter-connecting reception rooms and a kitchen. At first floor level there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite. The shape of the roof may allow for upstairs rooms to be partially or completely vaulted.
A full copy of the appeal decision and any conditions associated with the consent is available from the vendors sole agents. A building regulations plans certificate dated 25th August 2009 has been issued. Structural engineering input has been provided by Gawn Associates.
Fencing
The boundary treatments are to be agreed with the Local Authority prior to being erected. Following approval of the design and specification future maintenance will be the responsibility of the eventual purchasers. Boundary fences are to be erected prior to commencement of building operations on site.
Mains water, electricity and drainage are currently laid on to the building. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the capacity of current services.

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