14 Mar 2018 | 02:00 PM
Result:
Sold for £215,000
Freehold
The Tithe Barn, Rectory Farm, Shillington Road, Pirton, Hertfordshire, SG5 3QL
Lot 8
Result: Sold for £215,000
Key Features
- Freehold
- Good village location
- Planning permission for conversion to part residential
- Grade II* listed barn in need of renovation
Description
A wonderful opportunity to purchase a large timber and brick barn on the outskirts of the popular village of Pirton. The barn is Grade II* listed (list entry number 1175545) & is believed to date from the 15th or early 16th Century, of timber frame construction on a red brick base. The barn has a steep pitched and hipped roof which is covered in natural slates and measures 10 bays in size. The barn has a fantastic internal timber frame which is the real feature of this outstanding historic building.
The property has been granted planning permission (NHDC ref 12/00785/1 and 12/00786/1LB) for four of the ten bays within the original timber framed barn to be converted into a residential dwelling, of just under 4000 sq ft over 3 levels.
The proposed accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor- Entrance Door giving access to; Internal Garden area; Master Suite; Dressing Room; En-Suite Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; En-Suite Shower Room; Bedroom 4; Shower Room; Utility Room.
First Floor - Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Staircase to mezzanine area; open plan Living Area.
Also within the approved plans is an annexe area, featuring - Living Room; Bedroom; En-Suite.
The planning permission then provides that the remainder of the barn is to be retained as ancillary to the main dwelling, but potential uses could be for a gallery or storage STP.
Outside- the property benefits from 14 parking spaces to the rear & a new garage, with a small courtyard style garden space to the side of the barn.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession
Location
The barn forms part of a range of attractive residential conversions on the edge of the village of Pirton, just under 3 miles to the west of Hitchin.
Legal Packs
www.cheffins.co.uk/auctions/property-auctions or BBW Law LLP, Broadway Chambers, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AD Ref AG
Viewing
Cheffins Property Auction Dept 01223 213777
Important notes
IMPORTANT: Cheffins would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances or fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. Images may have been digitally edited for illustration purposes. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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