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Fenn Wright - Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright - Country and Equestrian
64 Newland Street, Witham, Essex
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Brentwood 4.93 miles, mainline station (Liverpool St. to Southend .) London City Airport 14 miles . Stansted Airport 32 miles. A127 & M25 Less than 1 mile
A rare opportunity to acquire a farm within Metropolitan greenbelt with a house, plus around 6200 sq ft of B2 specified commercial units, having established use for kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furniture manufacturing with a factory, showroom (mainly trade plus public enquiries), office & shop, extensive and high profile garaging, storage, equestrian facilities with stabling, approximately 13000 sq ft of good modern agricultural buildings, extensive yard and parking areas with all adjoining acreage surrounding the premises and further providing maximum privacy.
In all 26 acres
Available for the first time since 1987 and an opportune time for any buyer, as our client is wishing to retire so the Ltd Company trading name and business is available by goodwill (£1), if required (stock & machinery strictly by separate negotiation) or the opportunity of acquiring the trading name and premises for alternative, like for like business opportunities, subject to local authority approval. Combine the modest 3/4 bedroom house (itself having potential). plus potential for equestrian uses, combined with running a permissible business from home, the premises offer much scope to the incoming purchaser. (Planning history detailed below).
Located in a very private position, nestled well back from the road through cctv auto entry gates with a 600 ft tree lined avenue entrance drive leading up to a 2 acre yard with extensive parking facilities. The property is located in a mixed residential/commercial area, adjacent to Cranham Court Nursing Home and opposite Upminster (pay & play) Golf Course with access for A127 and major road links (M25/M11) within 1 mile.
The premises have been improved and par
PLANNING HISTORY
Our client took residency in 1987, later being issued with two enforcement notices relating to the repair of an existing building and to cease operating their commercial outlet of running a factory and showroom with offices for the purposes of kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furniture manufacture and sales. In 1992 the enforcements were overruled and the business has been able to continue to legitimately trade with lawful use, subject to reasonable conditions (i.e no external storage permitted). The Company has been trading for 36 years, since 1972, formerly as S & S Suppliers and latterly from 1997 as MDF Doors Ltd. The business was at its height, thriving with a turnover of in excess of £1 million during 1999/2000 having 29 staff working from the farm. The business has slowly been run down to a far more manageable level for our client with 1 staff member at present and comparatively good turnover figures (last year accounts with turnover in excess £400,000). The business value has specifically not been calculated within reaching the guide price for the premises and is generously available to the incoming purchaser, if required, purely by goodwill and to possibly aid the purchaser with their own business venture opportunities or for allowing similar businesses to accommodate the commercial units for rental income. The MDF Doors Ltd web site www.mdfdoors.co.uk can further remain. Please note any stock and required machinery is strictly available by separate negotiation. Current rates detailed under services.
Any enquiries in relation to permissible business opportunities can be made via Havering Borough Council 01708 433100. Please note that most Commercial ventures other than the specified uses are likely to require planning permission for a change of use.
NB I Expressly no planning applications must be made against this property without a written request to the agent stating the precise nature of any application which in turn must not be submitted until permission has been received in writing back from the agent, in accordance with our clients instructions.
NB II Our client expressly wishes for all enquiries to be made strictly through the agent and strictly by accompanied viewing appointment only. Unannounced visitors will be redirected to the agent for a formal appointment.
THE ACCOMMODATION
The house, formerly a pair of cottages, currently provides approximately 1600 sq ft of accommodation, required in part to be improved or updated. Even so the house has been well maintained with more recent UPvc double glazing, radiator heating (new gas boiler fitted in 2007), an updated luxury ground floor Jacuzzi shower/bathroom and modern conservatory. There are three/ four bedrooms and a first floor bathroom. Downstairs further provides an interconnecting dining room with sitting room and spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Within the immediate grounds is a double garage, 400 sq ft outbuilding (ideal for conversion to ancillary accommodation) and landscaped terracing, attractive decking and a horticulturalists dream poly tunnel with an established grape vine, peach & lemon trees.
NB Planning permission was granted in 2000 (now expired) for an architect designed replacement dwelling to be re sited further back.
AGRICULTURAL & EQUESTRIAN
The remaining acreage enjoys two large meadows, post & rail paddocks, approximately 13000 sq ft excellent modern agricultural units with concrete road access and a stable block of 5 full size boxes and tack/feed room. The equestrian uses are established with possibilities of expanding the stabling facilities (subject to usual planning requirements) and possibilities of a livery income (if deemed by the local authority to be in accordance with appropriate uses within greenbelt). General agricultural uses are permitted and the land has not been registered under the single farm payment scheme.
Further detail:
THE MAIN HOUSE
With hardwood effect UPVC double glazed and radiator heating throughout.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
(East, North & South)
Access to loft area and further door to
RECEPTION HALL
White paneled internal doors, balustrade stairs rise to first floor part galleried landing.
LUXURY GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
(East)
Bespoke designed with most attractive washed blue fronted units, a white Heritage suite with stylish chrome fittings and a modern quality jacuzzi whirl pool bath with in-built power shower incorporating power jets for both showering and inset to the bath. Concealed flush wc, vanity wash hand basin with matching units and fitted mirror above, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tiled walls and floor.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
15’10” x 13’6” (North & East)
With large entrance recess and under stairs storage. Fitted in a range of base and eye level units with roll top working surfaces incorporating a two bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer taps, space and plumbing for white goods with further space for Rangemaster cooker (available by separate negotiation), heated towel rail. The walls and floor are tiled in complementary ceramics
CONSERVATORY
19’6” x 12’2” (West, East & North)
An excellent addition to the property with radiators and attractive terracotta effect ceramic tiled floor. A pair of doors leading to the rear terrace and wonderful decking area.
DINING ROOM
14’6” x 13’ (South)
The size excludes the box bay window, American redwood strip flooring, exposed brick fireplace housing an electric real flame effect fire with stone detail above, dado rail. Arch from dining room through to
SITTING ROOM
20’ x 12’ (East & South)
The size excludes box bay window. Dado rail.
STAIRS RISE TO FIRST FLOOR PART GALLERIED LANDING
(North)
With splendid views over own grounds, access to loft area.
BEDROOM ONE
14’5” x 13’2” (South, East & West)
The size excludes box bay window, semi vaulted ceiling.
BEDROOM TWO
13’9” x 11’6” (South, East & West)
Access from bedroom two to bedroom four
DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR
9’3” x 7’8” (East)
Size measures up to built in wardrobes. A versatile room which could become an en-suite if preferred.
BEDROOM THREE
9’10” x 7’9” (East)
FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM
(North)
Fitted in a three piece suite
EXTERIOR
The house stands with an enclosed area of grounds extending to approximately one acre, being well screened from the remaining yard and outbuildings with a mixture of fenced and conifer hedge boundaries looking out on to own well maintained paddocks.
A pair of wrought iron gates on brick piers with brick wall provides the access for private parking areas, where there is a herringbone brick style drive flanked either side with attractive natural Indian Fossil flagstone with access to
DOUBLE GARAGE
19’ x 19’6”
With two up and over doors
ANCILLARY BUILDING
23’ x 16’8”
Well constructed with rendered finish beneath pantile roof, power and light connected.
OUTDOOR DOG RUN
Approximately 23’ x 20’
With concrete base and covered clear plastic corrugated roof
GARDEN AREA
To the rear of the property is the continuation of the attractive Indian Fossil natural stone terrace areas with a bespoke built raised decked barbecue terrace area designed for alfresco dining with and an area suitable for a hot tub. The remainder is mainly laid to grass with a few specimen trees and shrubs.
POLYTUNNEL
90’ x 30’
With insitu greenhouse. Keen Horticulturalist clients’ having grape vines, peach and lemon trees (all will remain by goodwill)
COMMERICAL ASPECT & YARD AREAS
Approximately 2 acres to include the lovely 600 ft tree lined avenue drive allowing for the premises to have maximum privacy. CCTV auto entry gates are on brick piers and the foot of the drive with further lockable gates just prior to the yard entrance where there is a hardstand/car park area and large concrete yard for larger vehicular deliveries/collections.
B2 USE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
In accordance with MDF Doors Ltd and approved for the use of kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furniture. Please see notes on planning history.
Building No 1
70’ x 40’
Utilised as a manufacturing factory with double doors for unloading/loading, 3 phase connected.
Building No 2
70’ x 20’
(Adjoining building No. 1) With internal access and utilised as a spray room and stores.
Building No 3
70’ x 36’
Used as showrooms, office, retail shop, staff rest room and stores. 3 phase connected.
FIVE SMALLER ROOMS
Approximately 15’ x 12’ each
TRIPLE GARAGE BUILDING
23’8” x 35’5” (With attached wc’s)
With three electric roller shutter doors providing access for prestige size vehicles plus an iron pedestrian door. This garaging is kitted out to accommodate prestige and classic cars with dust free floor, dry lined walls and ceiling with extensive shelving and racking. Three individual alarms, access to loft area.
LARGE KOI POND & ENCLOSURE
22000 gallon Koi Carp pond, approximately 45’ x 40’ (round) by approximately 5ft deep.
ADJACENT OUTBUILDING
With large filter room with 36’ x 12’ various vortex and bubble filters, water and air pumps. We understand that at present there are over 80 Koi Carp ranging from 12ins to 34ins which can remain by goodwill.
A NATURAL POND
Lies adjacent to the main showroom and office.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Vehicular access continues via a concrete drive either side of the commercial premises to the rear of the yard areas where there is
STABLE BLOCK
Five full size stables with internal tack/rug room
The acreage surrounds the property to the north, east and west with gated access into grazing
AGRICULTURAL OUTBUILDINGS
Three excellent agricultural storage barns to comprise:
1 1 x 100ft x 50ft
2 1 x 120ft x 40ft
3 1 x 60ft x 30ft
With concrete road access. Each alarmed and dry.
LANDSCAPING
The property has benefited from attractive landscaping over the years to include a mature Eucalyptus, established fields with some post and rail fencing, other fencing and natural hedge boundaries
SERVICES
Mains gas, water, electricity connected with 3 phase to commercial units.
Private cesspit drainage.
Current rates £1680 pcm (under review to decrease)
PUBLIC FOOTPATH
Located right on the edge of part of the western boundary and screened by the small copse area. Delightful rural walks around own land and with immediate footpath access over local countryside can be enjoyed.
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property reference: FECE1139586
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