Barrier Bank, Cowbit, PE12 6AQ

Not Specified for sale in Spalding

The property is located close to the historical centre of the village of Cowbit, lying only 3 miles south of Spalding and with easy access via the A16 or Barrier Bank. The property has for many years been owned by the Higham Family and historically it was the village Post Office, General Stores, Petrol Filling Station and a separate cobbler's shop in the 1920's and 1930's. At present it comprises a detached 3 Bedroom house which would require very extensive refurbishment if it was to be retained, together with a semi-detached former cottage which will require demolition to facilitate the proposed new development.

The Land runs to the rear of the house with gardens, paddock and former farm/livestock buildings.

The offering of this property provides an opportunity to create an attractive and individually designed development of residential properties in a very convenient and attractive location. The property is available with the benefit of vacant possession and extends in total to about 2.6 Acres ( 1.05 Hectares) including the part having the benefit of consent plus the Paddock areas to the rear. 

PLANNING MATTERS Outline Planning Consent was granted by South Holland District Council under Application Reference No: H01/0571/22 dated 28th October 2022. The present consent limits the development to not more than 7 dwellings. There are also a number of important conditions which interested parties should research as part of their enquiry process. A copy of the Outline Consent and the original Application can be forwarded upon request. The area of the property being the subject of the Outline Consent extends to about 0.8 Acres (0.32 Hectares).

It should be noted that the immediate left-hand boundary on viewing the site from the public highway does not quite align on the ground with that shown on the indicative outline planning consent plan. Interested parties should be aware of this at part of their enquiry process together with the site of the original petrol storage tanks just inside the front right-hand boundary. We are advised that these were filled with sand in the 1970's. There is also a public sewer main running across the property which is shown (very approximately and for indicative purposes only) with a dotted brown line on the plan attached to these particulars. Interested parties should research details on these as part of their pre-offer process.

It should be noted that the Outline Planning Consent obtained relates to part of the site – the rear paddocks were not included in that application/consent. 

UPLIFT / CLAWBACK PROVISION Notwithstanding that the present outline consent limits the development to 7 No. units on part of the property, should the number of developed properties exceed 7 No. in total on any part of the property now being offered for sale, this will be covered by an uplift/clawback provision to be inserted in the sales documentation reflecting that any increase in the numbers above 7 No. will be subject to such provision for a period of 25 years and at the rate of 35% of the increase in value, consequent to the additional unit numbers being consented/built. 

TENURE The property has the benefit of freehold tenure.  

POSSESSION It is offered with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion. 

REGISTERED TITLES The land is registered under LL378230 & LL378231 - Copies of the Registered Titles and the plans are available from the Selling Agent upon request. 

SERVICES Whilst not presently connected, the house was previously connected to mains electricity and water. Drainage is to a private system immediately to the rear of the house. There is no mains gas connected.

Interested parties must make their own specific enquiries with the relevant service providers to obtain the necessary information with regarding to servicing a new development including the proximity of services, the availability of capacity and the cost/practicality of connection. 

RETENTION It should be noted that the electric AGA in the kitchen and the former Royal Mail Post Box in the front of the house, together with a concrete water trough will be retained by the vendors. These will be removed prior to completion. 

VAT The vendors have not elected to waive the exemption to tax (opt to tax) and therefore, VAT will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price. 

GUIDE PRICE  

£450,000 (FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS) - SUBJECT TO CONTRACT  

VIEWING On-site viewing of the site is by prior appointment only. Interested parties must contact the Residential Development Land Department of Messrs R Longstaff & Co on Tel: 01775 765 536 or

Email: commercial@longstaff.com to make the necessary prior appointment.

Note: ALL PARTIES ENTERING ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY DO SO ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK AND NEITHER THE VENDORS NOR THEIR AGENTS WILL ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF BEING ON THE PROPERTY. PLEASE TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS WHEN VISITING THE PROPERTY TO ENSURE YOUR OWN SAFETY. 

LOCAL AUTHORITIES & SERVICE PROVIDERS District & Planning: South Holland District Council 

Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XE  

CALL: 01775 761 161 Water & Sewerage: Anglian Water Customer Services, PO Box 10642, Harlow, Essex, CM20 9HA  

CALL: 08457 919155 County & Highways: Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL 

CALL: 01522 552222 Electricity: Western Power Distribution - New Supplies - Customer Application Team 

Tollend Road, Tipton, DY4 0HH  

Email: wpdnewsuppliesmids@westernpower.co.uk  

CALL: 0121 623 9007 Internal Drainage Board: South Holland Internal Drainage Board, Marsh Reeves, Foxes Low Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PA 

110/112 Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AQ A detached brick and slate-built house providing the following accommodation. 

GROUND FLOOR (former Post Office/shop) 4m x 4.82m plus bay. 

plus bay Living room 3.94m x 4.2m  

Kitchen No 1 (left hand side) 3.13m x 3.14m  

Rear Hall 3.13m x 1.54m Door under staircase leading to basement cellar.

Original Kitchen No. 2 (right hand side) 3.12m x 2.99m with original Range. 

Rear Entrance/Conservatory 1.35m x 3.70m  

Staircase to first floor Landing.  

FIRST FLOOR  

Landing  

Bedroom 1 (SW) - 3.94m x 4.85m  

Bedroom 2 (NW) – 3.96m x 4.21m  

Bedroom 3 (SE) – 3.16m x 3.91m  

2nd Landing with Airing Cupboard off and leading to…  

Bathroom with bath and wash handbasin – 1.72m x 1.54m Separate WC with low level suite 

OUTSIDE Range comprising former Wash House – 3.11m x 2.44m with copper and further Store to rear.

Nissen Shaped Building – 6.66m x 4.94m gross internal measurements.

Old timber and corrugated iron shed frame. 

2 Small Poultry House

Grassed Gardens leading to paddock at rear plus a range of former livestock buildings.

Former semi-detached cottage - Please note that the roof of this has been removed and if it is to be demolished in due course, interested parties should make their own specific enquiries with the relevant authorities as to the necessary consents and to consider Party Wall Procedures, bearing in mind that it is presently built up to/attached to a neighbouring residential property and therefore will need careful consideration/liaison with that property owner well in advance of any action on site. 

AREAS The total area of the property extends to approximately 2.6 acres ( 1.05 Hectares)

Interested parties must carry out their own on-site survey to verify these areas. They are provided for general guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon.

Items available for forwarding to interested parties upon request from our Residential Development Land Department on 01775 765536 commercial@longstaff.com  

1. Original Planning Application.  

2. Outline Planning Consent under reference H01/0517/22.  

3. Copies of the Registered Titles.  

4. Copies of the Registered Title Plans.  

BOUNDARIES The Vendors' Agents have additional information with regard to what the vendors' understanding is regarding ownership etc. for the relevant boundary features. Such information is available upon request. 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: No Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been obtained as it is anticipated that the properties will be demolished as part of a redevelopment scheme. 

OUTGOINGS:  

Council Tax: For 110 Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 6AQ – Council Tax Band B 

Land Drainage Rates: These are presently paid annually to the South Holland Internal Drainage Board.

We make every effort to produce accurate and reliable details but if there are any particular points you would like to discuss prior to making your inspection, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We suggest you contact our office in any case to check the availability of this property prior to travelling to the area. Photographs were re-taken in April 2024. 

Ref: S11241 (July 23) These particulars are issued subject to the property described not being sold, let, withdrawn, or otherwise disposed of. These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute an offer or a contract. 

CONTACT  

R. Longstaff & Co. LLP, 5 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1BS 

T: 01775 765536  

E: commercial@longstaff.com  

www.longstaff.com  

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Property Ref: 58325_101505014646