An exceptional opportunity with full planning consent for a five-bedroom detached house within 0.61acres

Situation
Brook Farm is situated in an idyllic semi-rural setting within the picturesque hamlet of Chorlton, approximately 2.5 miles to the west of Malpas. Malpas offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities including a general store with bakery, hairdressers, local shops, a church, restaurants, numerous public houses and a highly regarded doctor’s surgery.
On the educational front, nearby Shocklach has a good primary school as does Malpas, both feeder schools to Bishop Heber High School, the latter deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted.
The area is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the North West, including Wrexham Industrial Estate and Chester Business Park, as well as Liverpool and Manchester. Both Wrexham and Chester have direct line services to London, Euston.
The Property
The sale of this property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a building plot within a sought-after hamlet, in prime Cheshire countryside.
The existing Brook Farmhouse is an attractive detached, traditional Cheshire, property of brick construction under a natural slate roof, and includes a kitchen, two reception rooms and shower room with WC to the ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms served by a family bathroom. Whilst the property has been occupied continuously for many years, it would require a comprehensive scheme of refurbishment should the subsequent owner wish to redevelop the property, rather than demolition.
The planning approval is for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a larger detached dwelling with oak framed twin garage with adjoining car port. The proposed property will extend to approximately 216 sq m (2,320 sq ft) over two floors. Approval is for a property built of facing brick with timber cladding, natural slate roofing, black metal rooflights and painted timber or coloured metal windows. The accommodation includes a welcoming reception hall, exceptional open plan family/dining kitchen (which could be subdivided), a living room, utility room and WC. To the first floor will be a master bedroom suite with balcony, two further double bedrooms with en suite facilities and two further double bedrooms sharing a “Jack & Jill” en suite.
Please note the responsibility for the demolition of the existing farmhouse will be with the purchaser.
Outside
The property is set in grounds extending to approximately 0.61acres and adjoins beautiful open countryside to the south and westerly boundaries.
Planning
Full planning was granted on 22 December 2021, by Cheshire West and Chester Council under application number: 21/02585/FUL. The approval is for the “demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage/outbuilding”. The development must be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Full planning drawings are available from the Cheshire West and Chester Council planning portal.
Any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) liabilities will rest with the purchaser. It is understood that a CIL payment is not payable if the property is built by a self-builder for their own occupancy, but buyers should satisfy themselves of this, prior to committing to purchase.
Sale Boundaries
The land being offered is shown edged red on the site plan within these particulars.
Services
The purchaser should make his/her own enquiries as to the availability of services prior to committing to a purchase.
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or not within these sales particulars.
Tenure
The property is believed to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Important Notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested parties will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page: www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions.
Legal Pack
A legal pack will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents.
Conditions of Sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of sale which may be found in the legal document section on the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof, and to bid on those terms whether they will have inspected the said conditions or not.
Buyer’s Premium
The purchase of this property is subject to a buyer’s premium of £3,000 (plus VAT) together with any other fees mentioned in the legal pack and on the Fisher German online auction page.
Viewings
By strict appointment through Fisher German LLP. T: 01244 409660.
E: [email protected].
Directions
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From Malpas, proceed west along the B5069 towards Bangor on Dee. On entering Cuddington, turn right signposted to Chorlton and Shocklach. Continue for approximately 1.25 miles into the hamlet of Chorlton, where Brook Farm will be seen on your left-hand side, just after the turning on your right, leading onto Chorlton Lane.
Photography and particulars produced April 2022