The Former Old Kitchens, The Village, Quarry Bank, DY11
Guide price £100,000

By Direction of Queen Elizabeth I Foundation - a Registered Charity - No: 527594.

Full Planning Consent - (APP/H1840/W/22/3306688) - approved 24 August 2023 - for demolition of the existing building and the construction of a THREE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE. The property extends to approximately 1,862 sq.ft / 173 sq.m. (GIA) and will have a lovely hidden position overlooking fields. All enquiries to STOURPORT OFFICE 01299 822060

To be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at Kiderminster Golf Club, Russell Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 3HT at 6pm.

DESCRIPTION
SALE METHOD - The freehold of The Former Old Kitchens, Hartlebury, DY11 7TE, is to be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve on Tuesday 14 May 2024 at Kiderminster Golf Club, Russell Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 3HT at 6pm. The sale is being handled by the Stourport on Severn office of Phipps & Pritchard on 01299 822060 or Stourport@phippsandpritchard.co.ukAGENTS COMMENTS - This is a very special opportunity indeed, hidden away within the Hartlebury village Conservation Area to the rear of the New Elizabethan School with open views across adjoining field land! We are forever asked for luxury single plots such as this, but they are forever scarce, and here therefore is an ultra-rare opportunity, not to be missed. As a package with the private setting, and views, all within walking distance of the village pub, this surely one of the best offerings imaginable locally!THE PROPERTY (AS DRAWN) - Extending to a generous 173 square metres (GIA) in what will be a private and sheltered position with open outlooks.THE PLOT - See appended to these details a Promap; the plot area to be sold edged in red. The Promap is included for identification purposes only and is not a contract plan.BACKGROUND -The site has full Planning Permission under application number APP/H1840/W/22/3306688 for a luxury three-bedroom detached house. The approval is recently dated - 24 August 2023 - thereby giving the purchaser plenty of time in which to start the construction. A copy of the Planning Inspectorate Appeal Decision Notice, along with a complete set of the approved plans and supporting documents, are available upon request and can also be emailed. The Decision Notice refers to the approved scheme as - "demolition of existing building (former kitchen to the New Elizabethan School) and erection of two-storey three-bedroom dwelling." Our client is the QE 1 Foundation Trust; a charitable organization who own the adjacent New Elizabethan School. This site represents the former School Kitchen. The building probably dates from the 1950's. It has been un-used since 1977 and is in a derelict condition, also known to contain asbestos.LOCATION - The plot is set within a much sought-after north Worcestershire location in historic Hartlebury, a Conservation village, especially known for its Castle which was formerly home to the Bishop of Worcester. Hartlebury is the most northerly Parish in the district of Wychavon and borders Kidderminster and Stourport in the Wyre Forest District. The village is attractive to commuters given its ease of access to surrounding major towns and motorway Links. In particular there is very swift access to Junction 6 of the M5, some 10 miles to the south, as is the City of Worcester, offering a wealth of employment opportunities, extensive shopping and excellent schools. Hartlebury village itself has a range of amenities including excellent traditional Pubs, a Village Store and a Railway Station.PLANNING - The plot is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be, or become to be, in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them. The plot is situated within the Hartlebury Conservation Area. CIL and S.106 payments with a combined total of £21,634.76, will also be payable by the new owner in order to proceed with the development. See below. Documentation will also be included to the auction contract pack. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to all additional costs and the amount thereof. Also see Agents Note Four.COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY LIABILITY NOTICE - A notice under ref W/22/00172/FUL, dated 30 August 2023, was received on 30 August 2023. This confirms a CIL payment of £8,837.76 and those monies will be payable by the new owner before the development commences. Furthermore, Wychavon District Council also require a CIL Form 2 and CIL Form 6 to be completed and returned prior to the commencement of development. Both the documents can be downloaded via www.planningportal.co.ukNB: Prospective purchasers wishing to self build for their own occupation "may" be able to apply for a CIL exemption. Such persons must make their own enquiries direct with Wychavon District Council.SECTION 106 AGREEMENT - Please also see condition 25 on the planning consent for further reference. The S.106 contribution is £12,797, and again, will be payable by the new owner. Please refer to the Unilateral Undertaking Agreement.BOUNDARIES - The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. The included plan is for identification purposes only. The two black dots on the topographic survey (drawing 2295-02B) represent the location of the electricity poles, which can also be seen on our photographs. Therefore, the nearest pole to the former kitchen effectively landmarks what will be the front/eastern boundary of the site, with the pole being just outside the plot ownership curtilage. The poles are also shown the Midland Survey Ltd drawing no 36547-1 where they are marked EP, denoting electric pole.WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared and whether mentioned in these particulars or not. A public right of way runs along the approach track and past the property. See below.APPROACH - The Old Kitchen is approached a by a track, which also serves other homes. The track is not within the property's ownership and also doubles as public right of way which leads through to Inn Lane. Details can be seen on the Worcestershire County Council website where it is listed with the reference 513(B). Past the property, the track turns into a footway. Therefore, it is a pedestrian route only, and not for passing traffic.LOCAL AUTHORITY - Wychavon District Council, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore. WR10 1PT. Tel: 01386 565000SERVICES - Potential purchasers should make their own enquiries of the appropriate Statutory Undertakers to ensure the availability of services and the allocated costs for obtaining the same. HEALTH & SAFETY/VIEWINGS - The Old Kitchen is derelict and unsafe. It has been unused since 1977 also contains asbestos. Therefore, internal inspection is not possible. The property is fenced off and secured with a padlock. Please do not attempt to enter the fenced area. Prospective buyers wishing to walk the grounds should do ONLY IN DAYLIGHT HOURS AND ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK. In our view it would not be sensible to take children or elderly persons. Appropriate clothing, and footwear, should also be worn and those viewing alone are advised to take a fully charged mobile phone. The grounds are overgrown and there may be trip hazards. Please can viewers also notify our office of their attendance beforehand on 01299 822060 or email: stourport@phippsandpritchard.co.ukDIRECTIONS - Proceed out of Stourport along the Hartlebury Road and passing the Bay Horse Public House on the left-hand side, follow the road along in to Hartlebury. With the White Hart Public House on the left-hand side, turn right up Quarry Bank. After only 140m, turn left onto the approach lane. Follow it right up for around 190m, and the site will be found on your right-hand side. Entrance to the track - https://what3words.com/duty.admits.gentlyThe Old Kitchen/Plot itself - https://what3words.com/luck.crash.cheeksAGENTS NOTE ONE - These particulars are prepared in good faith, but prospective purchasers should make their own detailed enquiries in respect of all Planning / Access / Services / Legal / Valuation / Survey matters, etc. We, as Agents, give no guarantee, or warranty, whatsoever.AGENTS NOTE TWO - As is usual with auction sales the buyer will be responsible for reimbursing the seller for the cost of the searches. The vendor's Solicitor has prepared an auction contract pack and prospective purchasers are advised to read this and consult their own independent advisor before bidding.AGENTS NOTE THREE - The Promap included to these particulars should not be considered a contract plan. Instead, it is provided for identification purposes only. The quoted gross internal area measurement is as per Nick Joyce Architects Ltd. Equally, the approximate room size measurements on the floor plan are scaled from the approved drawing.AGENTS NOTE FOUR: The Adjacent Field - Whilst not allocated in the current South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWOP), we understand that the principle of development has been put forward in a strategic review for up to 52 residential units. Whether or not this will be accepted will be decided later in 2024.SOLICITORS CONCERNED: MFG Solicitors, Adam House, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY10 2SH. Tel: 01562 820181. Email: justin.parker@mfgsolicitors.comPLANNNG AGENTS CONTACT DETAILS - Mrs. Andrea Burton, Nick Joyce Architects Ltd, 5 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1RS. Tel: 01905 726307. Andrea@nickjoycearchitects.co.ukBUYERS PREMIUM - There is not one from ourselves, therefore meaning that the purchase will be at purely face value and something which, these days, is extremely rare when compared with the vast majority of our competitors! CONDITIONS OF SALE - The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to Specific and General Conditions of Sale which have been settled by the Vendors Solicitors. These Conditions may be inspected during the 5 days inclusive and exclusive of the day of Sale. The Conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of Sale but WILL NOT then be read. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of such Conditions and all the terms thereof and shall bid on these terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not. The floor plan reflects the Nick Joyce Ltd, Drawing No: 2295/01A, dated July 2021.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BIDDERS
Due to the change in Money Laundering Regulations and Legislation we are required by law to verify the identity and address of everyone who offers, bids or buys at auction. If you wish to bid you will be required to register prior to the auction and produce one item from both List A & List B below, together with your National Insurance Number. List A - Photographic ID Current signed passport Current UK/EU photocard driving licence Valid ID card Firearm or Shotgun licence Resident permit issued by the Home Office to an EU national. List B - Proof of Residence Current UK/EU photo card driving licence (if not used to prove identity) Utility bill issued in the last 3 months- (paper copy and not a mobile phone bill) Recent bank/ building society/credit card statement HMRC tax notification Recent council tax bill. We cannot accept scanned copies and must see the original documents or copies certified by a professionally recognised individual. If you intend to bid by proxy bid we will require this information before the day of the auction. If we do not receive certified ID we will be unable to bid on your behalf. If you are bidding on behalf of a company you will also need to show a copy of the certificate of Incorporation, a list of directors and a letter of authority on a company letterhead, signed by a company director prior to signing the contract.