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4.98 acres, Gowers Farm, High Roding, Great Dunmow, CM6, Essex
For Sale - Guide Price £2,500,000

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• Five-bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse with large garden
• Swimming pool
• Immediate outbuildings and garaging
• Range of commercial buildings extending to 2,518 sqm
• Extensive road frontage

Gowers Farm features a five-bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse, a traditional barn and an extensive range of former farm buildings which have been converted to commercial use.

Location

SITUATION & LOCATION: Gowers Farm occupies a convenient and accessible position on the B184 (Dunmow Road), situated on the southern edge of the village of High Roding, which offers a pleasant rural village environment with local amenities including the well-regarded Black Lion public house, a village hall and tea rooms, contributing to a strong sense of community. The property is well located for access to nearby towns and services. The market town of Great Dunmow provides a comprehensive range of day-today amenities, including supermarkets, independent and boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. More extensive retail, leisure and cultural facilities are available in the larger centres of Chelmsford and Bishop's Stortford. Transport connections are considered a particular benefit. Regular mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street are available from Chelmsford (approximately 12 miles distant), as well as Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet, making the location suitable for commuters. Stansted Airport is located approximately 6 miles to the west, providing convenient access to domestic and international flights. The area is well served by a range of highly regarded state and independent educational establishments. Notable schools include Felsted School, one of the region's leading independent schools, King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls in Chelmsford. Bishop's Stortford offers further well-respected options such as Bishop's Stortford College and Hockerill Anglo-European College. In addition, Great Dunmow provides a selection of good local primary and secondary schools, including Helena Romanes School.

Description

GOWERS FARMHOUSE & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS (4.98 ACRES)

The property is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots.


LOT 1: GOWERS FARMHOUSE (2.41 ACRES)

Gowers Farmhouse is a Grade II Listed house, constructed in the early 19th Century and is of brick construction beneath a plastered front elevation. The property has been altered and extended over time to create a substantial and versatile family home, complemented by an exceptional range of outbuildings, including a traditional barn. The large garden includes an orchard and swimming pool. Gowers Farmhouse benefits from two points of access off the adopted highway.

The main house is arranged over two floors and, in part, requires modernisation. The property provides many period features associated with properties of this age, including exposed timbers and open fireplaces. The ground floor provides well-balanced living and entertaining space, including a large sitting room, family room, dining room and a kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility. There is also scope for a ground-floor annexe with independent access, offering flexible accommodation for multi-generational living, guests or home working. On the first floor, the farmhouse offers five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom, together with two bathrooms.

Internal Floor Areas

• Gowers Farmhouse: 312 sqm

• Barn: 241 sqm

• Garages and workshop: 217 sqm

• Total: 770 sqm


LOT 2: COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS (2.57 ACRES)

Lot 2 comprises a former working farmyard which has been fully converted to commercial use. The site offers an excellent opportunity to secure commercial income with scope for increasing revenue, subject to terms and planning. Access is achieved immediately from the B184 highway over a shared drive.

The buildings comprise a mixture of steel and concrete frames, with sheet metal and asbestos cladding. The site includes significant areas of concrete and gravelled surfacing.

Total internal floor area (including garages and workshop): 2,518 sqm.

A schedule of occupiers (including current rental income) is available from the selling agent.


PLANNING PERMISSION

Lot 1:

• Gowers Farmhouse is Grade II Listed.

• A pre-application has been submitted to the local authority for residential conversion of the curtilage Listed barn and for two detached dwellings in lieu of an existing garage/workshop to be situated in the meadow to the south-west of Gowers Farmhouse.

• The outcome of this will be shared with prospective purchasers once this information is received, however offers are not being invited on a subject to planning basis.

Lot 2:
The commercial uses have continued at this site in excess of 10 years. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the planning status of the current uses. The vendor will supply a sworn statement to confirm their awareness of the commercial lettings. Subject to Prior Approval from the local planning authority, some of the existing buildings may benefit from Permitted Development Rights under Class Q for conversion to residential uses, and Class R for change of use to flexible commercial uses:

• Class B2 (general industrial)

• Class B8 (storage or distribution)

• Class C1 (hotels)

• Class E (commercial, business or service)

• Class F2(c) (outdoor sport or recreation)


Acreage: 4.98 Acres

Directions

POSTCODE: CM6 1NL

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