North Pickenham Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37
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Key features
- Freehold land with vacant possession (outlined red).
- Located in Necton, Norfolk. Formerly known as Erne Farm.
- Approximately 9.5 acres in total.
- Situated adjacent to a recently completed affordable housing scheme developed by Flagship Homes in partnership with Partner Construction.
- Located within the Necton Parish Council who work in conjunction with Breckland District Council.
- Site has been cleared of derelict buildings.
- Positive pre-application for 4 acres of land in respect of a proposed development for 44 affordable dwellings.
- The remaining 10 acres have been promoted for residential development.
- Unique opportunity to purchase a development opportunity.
- Subject to Reserve price
Description
Positive pre-application for 4 acres of land in respect of a proposed development for 44 affordable dwellings. The site is located in a prime development area and is adjacent to Tower Mills, a 73 home affordable housing scheme which completed in 2023.
Location
Necton is situated in the Breckland district of Norfolk, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of Swaffham and approximately 27 miles (43 kilometers) west of Norwich, the county town of Norfolk. Necton has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Historically, it has been a predominantly agricultural community.
All Saints Church:
A notable landmark in Necton, All Saints Church is an ancient parish church with architectural features from various periods. The tower is a prominent feature of the village.Necton Hall: Historically, Necton Hall was a significant local estate. Although the original hall no longer exists, the estate's history remains an important part of Necton's heritage
Summary
• Freehold land with vacant possession (outlined red).
• Located in Necton, Norfolk. Formerly known as Erne Farm.
• Approximately 9.5 acres in total.
• Situated adjacent to a recently completed affordable housing scheme developed by Flagship Homes in partnership with Partner Construction.
• Located within the Necton Parish Council who work in conjunction with Breckland District Council.
• Site has been cleared of derelict buildings.
• Positive pre-application for 4 acres of land in respect of a proposed development for 44 affordable dwellings.
• Unique opportunity to purchase a development opportunity.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements
Should you opt to use Conveyancing Services recommended by iamsold or the Partner Agent, please be advised that the Partner Agent will receive payment of up to £450.00 from the Conveyancing Provider for that recommendation where the services are taken, and a sale completes. It is important to note that recommended services are optional, and you should consider your options carefully before accepting any recommended services.
Location:
Necton is situated in the Breckland district of Norfolk, about 5 miles west of Swaffham and approximately 27 miles west of Norwich, in the county town of Norfolk. Necton has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Historically, it has been a predominantly agricultural community.
A notable landmark in Necton, All Saints Church is an ancient parish church with architectural features from various periods. The tower is a prominent feature of the village. Necton Hall was a significant local estate. Although the original hall no longer exists, the estate's history remains an important part of Necton's heritage.
Necton has a range of local amenities including a primary school, a village hall, shops, and pubs. The village community is active, with various clubs and societies contributing to local life. Necton has been involved in renewable energy projects. The village is near the Necton substation, which is a key connection point for offshore wind farms in the North Sea. This development reflects the broader move towards renewable energy
in the UK. The village is accessible by road, with the A47 running nearby, providing good connections to other parts of Norfolk and beyond. Public transportation services, including buses, connect Necton to surrounding towns and cities.
Flagship Homes have recently built 73 news homes on the land in partnership with Partner Construction, delivering affordable housing for the local community. The development comprises a mix of two bedrooms bungalows, one-bedroom flats and two, three and four bedroom houses. The majority have been sold or are reserved.
Features:
Freehold land with vacant possession.
Located in Necton, Norfolk. Formerly known as Erne Farm.
Situated adjacent to a recently completed affordable housing scheme developed by Flagship Homes in partnership with Partner Construction.
Located within the Necton Parish Council who work in conjunction with Breckland District Council.
Site has been cleared of derelict buildings.
Positive pre-application for 4 acres of land in respect of a proposed development for 44 affordable dwellings.
Unique opportunity to purchase a development opportunity.
Information:
£410,000 Unconditional offers invited, subject to contract and exclusive of VAT
Overage agreement in place valid until 2029 (Details available on request).
Approximate total site area of 9.5 acres.
Site located in in prime development area and is adjacent to Tower Mills, a 73 home affordable housing scheme which completed in 2023.
Pre-application on 4 acres of land.
Site considered suitable for affordable housing.
Further information is available on request.
Disclaimer:
The particulars are set out as general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use, lease details and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
Necton is situated in the Breckland district of Norfolk, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of Swaffham and approximately 27 miles (43 kilometers) west of Norwich, the county town of Norfolk. Necton has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Historically, it has been a predominantly agricultural community.
North Pickenham Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Attleborough Station13.9 miles
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