Property Summary
CANAL BARN, THE OLD PARLOUR AND THE OLD STABLES - THREE BARNS FOR CONVERSION AT HOME FARM, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL B93 0AB
CLOSING DATE – 12 NOON TUESDAY 1st AUGUST
LOT 1 - CANAL BARN - OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £400,000 INVITED
Class Q prior approval granted on 4th April 2023 (Ref: PL/2023/00443/PNCUDW) to convert a dutch barn into a single storey two bedroom dwelling extending to 98.05M2 - set in 0.52 acres - overlooking the Grand Union Canal - opportunity to expand up to 260 M2 (subject to further planning).
LOT 2 - THE OLD PARLOUR - OFFERS INVITED IN EXCESS OF £350,000
Full planning consent was granted on 4th May 2023 (Ref: PL/2022/02560/PPFL) to convert the red brick barn into a dwelling extending to 236.48 m2 – in 0.45 acres.
The accommodation includes a 96 m2 open plan style main living area, four bedrooms (one with en suite facilities) and a bathroom.
The dwelling, shaded blue on the plan, will be south facing with views beyond a large garden into the distance over open countryside.
LOT 3 - THE OLD STABLES - OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £300,000 INVITED
Full planning consent was granted on 4th May 2023 (Ref: PL/2022/02559/PPFL) to convert the red brick barn into a four bedroom dwelling extending to 214.54m2 in a plot of 0.13 acres.
The accommodation is on two floors. The barn was formerly stabling for some of the farm’s horses with a hay loft above and, more recently, a workshop and storage area.
SITUATION
The barns lie in open countryside on the edge of the village of Knowle. Canal Barn overlooks the Grand Union Canal whilst The Old Parlour overlooks open countryside. The barns are located off Kenilworth Road, east of Knowle, and within easy reach of Solihull and Birmingham, which offer an excellent range of restaurants, shops and commercial services. Knowle is a thriving village with two schools, church, high street with a range of shops, library and bus services. The property is well connected being 5 minutes from Junction 5 of the M42.
DIRECTIONS
From Junction 5 of the M42 head south towards Knowle on the A414/Warwick Road. At the roundabout take the second exit and stay on the A414/Warwick Road. After approximately 0.6 miles, as you approach the end of Knowle High Street, bear left onto the B4101/Kenilworth Road signposted for Temple Balsall. Stay on the B4101/Kenilworth Road heading out of Knowle for approximately 0.6 miles, the turning for Home Farm is on your right, shortly after crossing the Grand Union Canal. Follow the new tarmac drive down to Home Farm where you will find Canal Barn, The Old Parlour and The Old Stables.
VIEWINGS
Home Farm is a working farm currently occupied by a third party. There is strictly no access to the farmyard except via prior appointment. All viewings must be arranged through WebbPaton on 01793 842055.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity connections are available. All the properties will be able to connect to the existing water and electric supplies at Home Farm. Purchasers will be responsible for installing their own meter(s) at their own cost. The Old Parlour and Canal Barn have space within their boundaries to install sewage treatment plants; The Old Stables includes an additional area hatched orange for its treatment plant. All interested parties are advised to make their own enquires.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL)
CIL may be payable to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for all of the properties unless they are converted for the purchaser’s own use. All interested parties are to make their own enquires and familiarise themselves with the relevant CIL forms which are to be submitted to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
ACCESS / RIGHT OF WAY
A new access to Home Farm was constructed in September 2022. The respective purchasers will have a right of way over the new drive and the relevant parts of the farmyard at all times and for all purposes. The rights of way will be subject to maintenance contributions.
METHOD OF SALE
The freeholds of the Properties are for sale by informal tender – closing date 12 noon on Tuesday 1st August with tenders to WebbPaton, The Dairy, Hook, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 8EF or by email to post@webbpaton.co.uk - with vacant possession upon completion.
DATA ROOM
An online data room is available for the sale providing further information and planning documents, approved drawings etc. Please contact WebbPaton for access.
