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g Residential Development Site with Planning Permission
g Freehold interest
g Planning permission for the development of a substantial detached 7 bedroom dwelling of approximately 14,600 sq.ft (1,360 sq.m)
g Total site area of 10.38 acres (4.20 hectares)
g Accessible idyllic rural location
g Additional land available by separate negotiation
Development Opportunity Winterbourne Wood QuarryScoggers Hill Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, Kent ME13 9PH
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Location
The site is located approximately 4 miles to the southeast of Faversham town centre, on the outskirts of the rural village of Dunkirk. The property is situated off Scoggers Hill Road and provides a former sand quarry surrounded by mature woodland known as Winterbourne Woods. Selling railway station is located approximately 1 mile west of the property, providing direct links to Faversham and Canterbury with regular onward services to Ashford International, London St Pancras and London Victoria. High Speed rail services operate from Ashford International with links to London St Pancras in under 30 mins.
The city of Canterbury lies approximately 8 miles west and is accessible via the A2 with links to the A28 westbound. The property is well located for access onto the M2 about 2.5 miles distant, the M20 and the wider national motorway network.
The area immediately surrounding Winterbourne Wood Quarry comprises rural countryside, agricultural land and woodland, interspersed with sporadic residential development including a mixture of large detached and semi detached houses.
Description
Winterbourne Wood Quarry provides a former sand quarry surrounded by ancient woodlands. The site is outlined in red and extends to approximately 10.38 acres (4.20 hectares) is broadly triangular in shape and of undulating topography. The primary access to the site is located in the north-western corner, with a concrete shed close to its entrance. Centrally located to the site lies a large self draining lake.
Planning permission was granted for the development of a substantial detached 7 bedroom dwelling with detached garage block and associated landscaping, which may be altered to suit personal designs, subject to planning.
Planning permission was granted for the development of a substantial detached 7 bedroom dwelling with detached garage block and associated landscaping, which may be altered to suit personal designs and requirements, subject to planning.
The site is bounded to the east and south by Winterbourne Wood, an established expanse of mature woodland (approximately 57.74 acres of which are available by separate negotiation).
The proposed dwelling is positioned well back from the public highway and is not overlooked and there are no public rights of access or rights of way crossing the property.
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Rose Cottage
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Bracken Brae
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Area : 10.386 acres (4.203 ha)
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Winterbourne Wood Quarry, Dunkirk,Faversham, Kent
Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2500
Proposed Accommodation
The proposed dwelling comprises three elements, the main house to the west; a linked wing to the south and an ancillary building to the north, all located around a central courtyard proving private garden space.
The proposed dwelling is two and a half storeys in height and has been designed to reflect a Queen Anne style but with modern elements, including substantial external terraces along with a feature gallery/viewing area at first floor level. The proposed accommodation is laid out to provide the following:
g Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Dinning Room, Lounge, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room and W/C.
g First Floor – Viewing Gallery, Master Bed with Dressing Room and Ensuite, Bed 2 with Dressing Room and Ensuite, Bed 4 with Ensuite, Bed 6 & 7 with shared ‘Jack and Jill’ Ensuite.
g Second Floor – Bed 3, Bed 5, Bathroom, Hobbies/Games Room and Store Room.
The linked building to the south is one/one and a half storeys in height and comprises an Orangery, Utility, Indoor Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex consisting of Gymnasium, Shower Room, Changing Room and W/C.
The building to the north provides garaging for 5 vehicles, workshop, store and ancillary accommodation (self contained 1 bedroom flat) and has been designed to be ancillary to the main house, being one and a half storeys in height and detached from the house.
The proposed accommodation totals approximately 14,600 sq.ft (1,360 sq.m) measured on a Gross Internal Area (GIA) basis.
Proposed access will continue to be from the existing entrance to the northwest of the site, with an access driveway leading to the front of the house and also to the garaging to the north of the main house.
The planning consent includes an indicative landscaping scheme and has been designed to enhance the landscape and biodiversity of the site with the planting of additional trees, wild flower meadows, native planting and a kitchen garden along with the retention and enlargement of the existing lake.
Town and Country Planning
The site falls under the planning control of Swale Borough Council (01795 417850). The statutory plan covering planning policy and development control for the area are the Saved Policies of the Swale Local Plan, which was adopted in February 2008. The Swale Borough Council has progressed its Local Plan which will gradually replace the previously prepared Local Development Framework and supplementary guidance.
We understand the current use of the property is regarded as mineral and sand quarry of which the extraction licences expire in 2042. It should be noted once the planning consent is implemented, these rights will cease.
The property was granted planning consent in May 2013, following appeal, under planning application SW/12/0077 for the Revocation of the Quarrying Use and Erection of a Single Dwelling House with Detached Garage Block and Associated Landscaping, Enlarged Lake and Use of Existing Access. As part of the consent, the existing concrete building to the northwest of the site is to be demolished and the existing lake is to be used as a SUDS.
The property is identified as lying within The Blean Woods Special Landscape Area, under policy E9 and within the Blean Woods South Site of Nature Conservation Interest under policy E12.
Tenure
The site is to be sold freehold with vacant possession. The site currently forms part of a larger landholding, registered under title number K84627. The remainder of the title is available for sale by separate negotiation.
The property is shown edged in red on the Ordnance Survey plan (for identification purposes only) and is sold subject to, and/or with the benefit of any rights of way, easements or restrictions, which may exist, whether or not mentioned in these particulars.
Services
Mains water and electricity are available for connection at the property. No tests have been undertaken on any of the services. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of the services available for future uses.
Important Notice
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their
own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: 020 7499 8644 | October 2013
Winterbourne Wood Quarry, Dunkirk, Faversham, Kent
© Collins Bartholomew Limited 2013. All rights reserved. Plotted Scale - 1:175000 Crown Copyright - licence no. 100018190. Based on Ordnance Survey 2013. Not to Scale - For Identification Purposes Only.
General Remarks and Stipulations
Method of sale: The freehold interest is available for sale via private treaty as a whole with vacant possession.
VAT
Any guide prices are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, any tax will be payable by the purchaser.
Viewing Arrangements
The property may be inspected by prior appointment through the Vendor’s joint sole agents, Savills (UK) Ltd & George Webb Finn LLP.
Prospective purchasers should be aware that inspections are made entirely at their own risk and no liability is accepted by the Vendor or its agent.
Directions
From Faversham – turn left onto Canterbury Road/London Road (A2) headed eastbound. At Brenley corner take the 4th exit onto Brenley Lane. Continue forward onto South Street. Bear left onto Dunkirk Road and take the next right at Scoggers Hill Road. The road veers sharply around to the right following which the property can be found on your left.
Contacts
For further information please contact:
Mark Flemington [email protected] +44 (0)173 278 9772
Vicky Gunn [email protected] +44 (0)173 278 9785
Stuart Mair [email protected] +44 (0)179 547 0556
Christopher Hildyard [email protected] +44 (0) 179 547 0556
