Knarr Cross Farm

Location Thorney is a village situated off the A47 between Peterborough and Wisbech in the jurisdiction of Peterborough City Council. Thorney is rich in history and traces its roots back to around 500 AD when it emerged as a Saxon settlement. Thorney Abbey has been a local landmark for centuries, with the latest restoration dating to 1840.

Thorney lies approximately 9 miles to the east of Peterborough. The town has good transport connections, with the nearby A47 providing access to the wider highway network and motorway system.

Peterborough provides a wide range of services, including the Peterborough One Retail Park, alongside various leisure facilities across the City. Peterborough Railway Station benefits from a direct mainline service to London King's Cross, with journey times as little as 47 minutes. 

Description The Property lies outside the idyllic village of Thorney, approximately 5 miles to the east, located in the fens. The site, known as Knarr Cross Farm, comprises a farmyard with a range agricultural buildings set back from the road, Thorney Dyke. The buildings on site comprise of three traditional single store Duke of Bedford Farm Buildings, constructed in 1865. The remainder of the buildings on site are a mix of more modern agricultural buildings spread around the yard, including a large grain dryer which is to be demolished as part of the planning permission.

Thorney Dyke road runs directly to the south of the property with direct access into the site. 

Accomodation The detailed planning permission allows for the creation of six unique dwellings. Further information of the accommodation can be seen in the brochure or by contacting the selling agents. 

Services The property is currently connected to mains electricity and water but prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of the relevant service providers regarding the connection and capacity of services for development purposes. 

Planning The site has the benefits of two Detailed Planning Permissions allowing for the creation of a truly unique site. The first being the conversion of the Duke of Bedford Buildings to form three separate dwellings, Ref:22/01758/FUL. The second planning permission consists of the demolition of the modern agricultural buildings for the erection of three new builds, Ref:22/01773/FUL 

Other The vendor will retain ownership and use of the grain dryer and grain storage buildings until the 31st December 2025.

The vendor will retain ownership of the existing entrance off Thorney Dyke, providing a right of way for the development and occupants with obligations to maintain the access. The Vendor will retain the right of access through the site at all times. Rights to lay services where necessary to facilitate the development of the property.

Any purchaser will be expected to erect fencing around the site consistent with the planning permission as well as with 6 inch by 6 inch concrete posts on corners which will be owned by the vendor. Such boundaries to be installed prior to development commencement.

Additional land can be made available by separate negotiation to the north and south of the development site