Development & RDS Director's Seminar
On Behalf of the Seckford Foundation
Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JJ Residential Development site with detailed planning consent for 32 dwellings
The historic Queen’s House building and surrounding grounds of c. 2.32 acres
Note: Red shaded site area shown is for indicative purposes only
Location Woodbridge is a town in Suffolk, lying along the River Deben approximately 16.1 km (10 mi) north east of Ipswich, Suffolk’s county town, and 1km (0.62 mi) east of the A12 which provides access to the coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold to the north east, as well as Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. The A14 is 8.6 km (5.34 mi) to the south of Woodbridge providing access to Felixstowe to the east and Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the Midlands to the west.
Woodbridge waterside
Woodbridge is an attractive well-served town, home to various buildings from the Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras and with a good selection of shops and restaurants, its own theatre (within the school grounds), swimming pool, doctors, dentists, and also a railway station on the Ipswich to Lowestoft Suffolk line. The site is located to the north west of the town centre within easy walking distance of the amenities. via Burkitt Road, which is one of the access routes between the town and the A12 trunk road which borders the town to the west. The site rests within the Woodbridge Conservation area.
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Please note the above plan includes areas not intended to be conveyed. A conveyance plan can be seen at page 7 of these particulars
Site Description The Seckford Foundation has a history dating back to the 16th century when a local philanthropist Thomas Seckford endowed his Clerkenwell estates for the benefit of Woodbridge and the surrounding area. During the 17th century the remaining member of the Seckford family joined with a number of other eminent Suffolk families to found Woodbridge Free School, which moved onto its current site in 1867, upon its merger with Seckford’s endowment. Since then the Foundation has continued to develop and evolve its activities and resources for the benefit of the local community. This sale will fund an important programme of further improvements to the facilities at Woodbridge School. Queen’s House Sept 2017
Queen’s House was built in 1914 and is currently used to house the School’s pre-prep department. It will become redundant upon completion of modern facilities within the Abbey, where the School’s prep department is located. Queen’s House is located immediately against the northern boundary of the site and benefits from a direct access off Bredfield Street which we understand to be an adopted highway and maintained at public expense. Although this building is not statutory listed by Historic England, it is a significant building and is identified within the Conservation Appraisal for Woodbridge. The south eastern view from the house is noted as an important view within the Conservation Appraisal for Woodbridge. The site is irregular in shape and extends to approximately 2.32 acres (0.94 Ha) and accommodates Queen’s House, a car park area to the south and several protected trees.
Planning The site benefits from resolution to grant detailed Planning Consent for 32 private dwellings subject to agreement of s106 documentation. Suffolk Coastal District Council planning reference DC/16/4008 refers. The consent benefits from zero affordable housing obligation to the developer.
Queen’s House frontage
Part of site currently in use for car parking
Woodbridge viewed north east from the Abbey School and St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church toward River Deben Queen’s House Sept 2017
The scheme comprises 26 new build units and 6 conversion units within the former Queen’s House building. An accommodation schedule is shown below:
GIA PLOT
PLAN TYPE
OCCUPANCY
PROPERTY TYPE
M²
Sq Ft
GARDEN SIZE
1
Conversion
3B5P
HOUSE
129
1389
55 m2
2
Conversion
2B4P
FLAT
66
710
N/A
3
Conversion
2B4P
FLAT
70
753
N/A
4
Conversion
1B2P
FLAT
50
538
N/A
5
Conversion
1B2P
FLAT
52
560
N/A
6
Conversion
1B2P
FLAT
39
420
N/A
7
H
4B7P
HOUSE
149
1604
129 m2
8
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
179 m2
9
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
101 m2
10
F
3B5P
HOUSE
119
1281
96 m2
11
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
164 m2
12
C
2B4P
HOUSE
98
1055
82 m2
13
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
132 m2
14
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
173 m2
15
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
198 m2
16
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
101 m2
17
C
2B4P
HOUSE
98
1055
58 m2
18
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
103 m2
19
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
107 m2
20
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
95 m2
21
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
101 m2
22
G
4B7P
HOUSE
163
1755
63 m2
23
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
47 m2
24
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
65 m2
25
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
67 m2
26
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
76 m2
27
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
83 m2
28
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
57 m2
29
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
56 m2
30
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
56 m2
31
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
57 m2
32
G
4B7P
HOUSE
163
1755
62 m2
TOTAL
3348
36039
Existing Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The site will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not mentioned in these particulars. The School will require a retained right of way over the roadways for access to the Seckford Theatre from Bredfield Street.
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Tenure and Possession The site will be available for sale on a freehold basis. It is intended that Vacant Possession will be provided on 23 July 2018, enabling a simultaneous completion of the proposed sale.
Method of Sale The property is being marketed by way of informal tender, and the deadline for bids is midday on 10 th November 2017. Offers are to be sent via email or in writing to Tony Lockwood, Savills, Parkview House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NG e. [email protected]. Please note that your proposal must: ■
state the price offered exclusive of VAT;
■
provide full details as to the identity of the bidder, together with details of their track record and examples of recent projects;
■
provide full details of the solicitors who will act for the bidder, if successful;
■
confirm that the bidder has considered the data pack and other documents provided on the data room;
■
confirm that the price offered is unconditional (e.g. not subject to investment committee, board, valuation or third party approval). Alternatively, conditional offers will be considered however all conditions should be clearly described together with details of anticipated timeline for unlocking the conditionality;
■
confirm the source and availability of funds, including external finance if applicable; and
■
confirm the earliest date upon which the bidder would be able to effect exchange and that the proposed date for Vacant Possession and completion is acceptable.
Please note that our client will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer received.
Viewing The school has legal duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 attending the school. Consequently viewings will need to be carefully co-ordinated and viewings or access to the school grounds is strictly by prior arrangement only. Should you wish to register for a viewing appointment please contact Tony Lockwood +44 (0) 1245 293263 .
Queen’s House Sept 2017
VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser.
Note: Red line site boundary shown is for indicative purposes only
Further Information A detailed site information pack can be viewed and downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ok76sq113wirpt/Queens%20House%20Marketing%20Data%20Pack.zip?dl=0
Contact Tony Lockwood
Thomas Higgins
[email protected],
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1245 293263
+44 (0) 1245 293250
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Important Notice Savills and their respective clients give notice that:
1.
They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact.
2.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JJ Residential Development site with detailed planning consent for 32 dwellings
The historic Queen’s House building and surrounding grounds of c. 2.32 acres
Note: Red shaded site area shown is for indicative purposes only
Location Woodbridge is a town in Suffolk, lying along the River Deben approximately 16.1 km (10 mi) north east of Ipswich, Suffolk’s county town, and 1km (0.62 mi) east of the A12 which provides access to the coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold to the north east, as well as Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. The A14 is 8.6 km (5.34 mi) to the south of Woodbridge providing access to Felixstowe to the east and Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the Midlands to the west.
Woodbridge waterside
Woodbridge is an attractive well-served town, home to various buildings from the Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras and with a good selection of shops and restaurants, its own theatre (within the school grounds), swimming pool, doctors, dentists, and also a railway station on the Ipswich to Lowestoft Suffolk line. The site is located to the north west of the town centre within easy walking distance of the amenities. via Burkitt Road, which is one of the access routes between the town and the A12 trunk road which borders the town to the west. The site rests within the Woodbridge Conservation area.
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Please note the above plan includes areas not intended to be conveyed. A conveyance plan can be seen at page 7 of these particulars
Site Description The Seckford Foundation has a history dating back to the 16th century when a local philanthropist Thomas Seckford endowed his Clerkenwell estates for the benefit of Woodbridge and the surrounding area. During the 17th century the remaining member of the Seckford family joined with a number of other eminent Suffolk families to found Woodbridge Free School, which moved onto its current site in 1867, upon its merger with Seckford’s endowment. Since then the Foundation has continued to develop and evolve its activities and resources for the benefit of the local community. This sale will fund an important programme of further improvements to the facilities at Woodbridge School. Queen’s House Sept 2017
Queen’s House was built in 1914 and is currently used to house the School’s pre-prep department. It will become redundant upon completion of modern facilities within the Abbey, where the School’s prep department is located. Queen’s House is located immediately against the northern boundary of the site and benefits from a direct access off Bredfield Street which we understand to be an adopted highway and maintained at public expense. Although this building is not statutory listed by Historic England, it is a significant building and is identified within the Conservation Appraisal for Woodbridge. The south eastern view from the house is noted as an important view within the Conservation Appraisal for Woodbridge. The site is irregular in shape and extends to approximately 2.32 acres (0.94 Ha) and accommodates Queen’s House, a car park area to the south and several protected trees.
Planning The site benefits from resolution to grant detailed Planning Consent for 32 private dwellings subject to agreement of s106 documentation. Suffolk Coastal District Council planning reference DC/16/4008 refers. The consent benefits from zero affordable housing obligation to the developer.
Queen’s House frontage
Part of site currently in use for car parking
Woodbridge viewed north east from the Abbey School and St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church toward River Deben Queen’s House Sept 2017
The scheme comprises 26 new build units and 6 conversion units within the former Queen’s House building. An accommodation schedule is shown below:
GIA PLOT
PLAN TYPE
OCCUPANCY
PROPERTY TYPE
M²
Sq Ft
GARDEN SIZE
1
Conversion
3B5P
HOUSE
129
1389
55 m2
2
Conversion
2B4P
FLAT
66
710
N/A
3
Conversion
2B4P
FLAT
70
753
N/A
4
Conversion
1B2P
FLAT
50
538
N/A
5
Conversion
1B2P
FLAT
52
560
N/A
6
Conversion
1B2P
FLAT
39
420
N/A
7
H
4B7P
HOUSE
149
1604
129 m2
8
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
179 m2
9
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
101 m2
10
F
3B5P
HOUSE
119
1281
96 m2
11
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
164 m2
12
C
2B4P
HOUSE
98
1055
82 m2
13
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
132 m2
14
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
173 m2
15
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
198 m2
16
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
101 m2
17
C
2B4P
HOUSE
98
1055
58 m2
18
D
3B5P
HOUSE
104
1119
103 m2
19
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
107 m2
20
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
95 m2
21
A
4B7P
HOUSE
122
1313
101 m2
22
G
4B7P
HOUSE
163
1755
63 m2
23
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
47 m2
24
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
65 m2
25
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
67 m2
26
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
76 m2
27
B
3B5P
HOUSE
108
1163
83 m2
28
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
57 m2
29
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
56 m2
30
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
56 m2
31
E
2B4P
HOUSE
99
1066
57 m2
32
G
4B7P
HOUSE
163
1755
62 m2
TOTAL
3348
36039
Existing Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The site will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not mentioned in these particulars. The School will require a retained right of way over the roadways for access to the Seckford Theatre from Bredfield Street.
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Tenure and Possession The site will be available for sale on a freehold basis. It is intended that Vacant Possession will be provided on 23 July 2018, enabling a simultaneous completion of the proposed sale.
Method of Sale The property is being marketed by way of informal tender, and the deadline for bids is midday on 10 th November 2017. Offers are to be sent via email or in writing to Tony Lockwood, Savills, Parkview House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NG e. [email protected]. Please note that your proposal must: ■
state the price offered exclusive of VAT;
■
provide full details as to the identity of the bidder, together with details of their track record and examples of recent projects;
■
provide full details of the solicitors who will act for the bidder, if successful;
■
confirm that the bidder has considered the data pack and other documents provided on the data room;
■
confirm that the price offered is unconditional (e.g. not subject to investment committee, board, valuation or third party approval). Alternatively, conditional offers will be considered however all conditions should be clearly described together with details of anticipated timeline for unlocking the conditionality;
■
confirm the source and availability of funds, including external finance if applicable; and
■
confirm the earliest date upon which the bidder would be able to effect exchange and that the proposed date for Vacant Possession and completion is acceptable.
Please note that our client will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer received.
Viewing The school has legal duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 attending the school. Consequently viewings will need to be carefully co-ordinated and viewings or access to the school grounds is strictly by prior arrangement only. Should you wish to register for a viewing appointment please contact Tony Lockwood +44 (0) 1245 293263 .
Queen’s House Sept 2017
VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser.
Note: Red line site boundary shown is for indicative purposes only
Further Information A detailed site information pack can be viewed and downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ok76sq113wirpt/Queens%20House%20Marketing%20Data%20Pack.zip?dl=0
Contact Tony Lockwood
Thomas Higgins
[email protected],
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1245 293263
+44 (0) 1245 293250
Queen’s House Sept 2017
Important Notice Savills and their respective clients give notice that:
1.
They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact.
2.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Queen’s House Sept 2017
