New Residential Development for sale in Exeter

SITUATION & AMENITIES (Please note that distances are approximate):-
The Old School and its Building Plot are situated just off the centre of the small pretty town of Bradninch. Approached by a short drive to the rear of the historic Guildhall and other road frontage properties it occupies a secluded and private position in a slightly elevated position enjoying far-reaching views. Bradninch affords its own primary school, Spar shop incorporating a post office, sports clubs and public houses and regular daily bus services to the City of Exeter (9 miles) and Cullompton (2.5 miles) where there is Junction 28 of the M5 motorway and a comprehensive school. Within only 8 miles is the Tiverton Parkway Railway Station with daily train services to London (Paddington). The south coast at Sidmouth is 15 miles.

Historical Note: Running upwards to the rear of the historical Guildhall was once a plot known as Bussells Orchard. It was in the major and far portion of this that the Bradninch Boys School was built in 1897 by the then Bradninch School Board. A foundation stone in the school building records the opening - the stone is to be preserved. The school which had later also catered for girls, closed in 1995 when a new primary school was built elsewhere in the town.

Being large enough to do so, part of the school grounds is being offered separately as a building plot on which planning permission has been obtained for a stylish eco-efficient bungalow.

LOT 1 - The Old School (as edged red on the sale plan)

An attractive and substantial brick and slated

DETACHED LATE VICTORIAN SCHOOL

currently comprising all at ground floor level:-
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR
IMPOSING MAIN HALL/CLASSROOM 36' x 22' with triple aspect, wood block floor and external doors, two fireplaces.
FOUR FURTHER ROOMS AND TOILET
and extending to approximately 1400 sq.ft. internally and with detailed planning permission for conversion to an

IMPOSING RESIDENCE

of about 2100 sq.ft internally to comprise, on the ground floor, - Entrance hall with stairs off,
BEDROOM 4/STUDY
DOUBLE BEDROOM with ensuite,
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
SITTING ROOM
BATHROOM
and, on the first floor TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and FAMILY BATHROOM.

Outside
A pair of iron gates gives access into school grounds which are largely tarmacadammed areas surrounding the building. There is ample space for the creation of garden and parking areas. Please note that the Detached Toilet Building of brick and slate is to be demolished to make way for the drive to serve the building plot. In all the property extends to about

·17 acre (0·069 hectare)

LOT 2 - The Building Plot (as edged blue on the sale plan)
Enjoying far-reaching views, approached along the same drive which gives access to the Old School, through part of the grounds thereof (coloured orange on the plan) and then along the edge of and beyond the Old School is a

BUILDING PLOT

being a former playground extending to about

·16 acre (0·065 hectare)

plus entrance drive and on which detailed planning permission has been obtained for the erection of a most interesting individual

CONTEMPORARY STYLED BUNGALOW

of about 1600 sq.ft. with eco-friendly features and comprising an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living space, 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite), bathroom, utility room and rear courtyard.

Ample area for the laying of gardens and parking areas.

An excellent opportunity exists for a buyer to be ecologically conscientious by creating a sustainable home as well as one of interest.

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ACCESS: Both properties/lots are approached by right-of-way over a tarmacadam drive (edged green on the sale plan) the ownership of which is being retained by the sellers who and as a condition of the planning permission will be widening the drive. This leads to a pair of iron gates which opens into the school grounds

SERVICES: Main gas, electricity, water and drainage.

TO VIEW: By appointment please with Messrs Thorne + Carter on (01884) 33333.

PLANNING PERMISSIONS: Available free of charge from the agents are copies of (i) Approval of Full Planning Application (council reference 07/02219/FULL dated 14th January 2008) for the conversion of the Old School to a house and the erection of a bungalow in the grounds and (ii) Conservation Area Consent (council reference 07/02294/CAC dated 16th January 2008) for the demolition of the garage/store building.

SALE PLAN: The sale plan incorporated in the particulars is for identification purposes only.

PRICES:
Lot 1 - Offers invited in the region of £200,000 - £225,000

Lot 2 - Offers invited in the region of £125,000 - £150,000

CONDITION OF PROPERTY: Kindly note that for sale purposes neither the seller nor Thorne + Carter have had a survey of the property carried out. Consequently no warranty can be either given or implied as to the condition thereof nor of any of the appliances, equipment, fixtures or fittings. Should assurance on condition be required, a prospective buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own independent research and enquiry.

MISREPRESENTATION DISCLAIMER: Any representation made either by the seller or their Agents whether orally or in writing and whether made prior hereto or contained herein, is believed to be correct but its accuracy is not guaranteed. A buyer is deemed to have satisfied himself by inspection, measurement, search or otherwise that he has entered into this contract in reliance upon his own researches and not in reliance upon any such representation made by the seller or his Agents.