Hermitage House, Newbury Road, Hermitage, Thatcham - OnTheMarket
Hermitage House, Newbury Road, Hermitage, Thatcham
RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION / DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY HERMITAGE HOUSE NEWBURY ROAD, HERMITAGE, BERKSHIRE, RG18 9TD • Gross internal area of circa 6356 sq ft • Total site area of circa 0.26 ha (0.64 acres) • Planning permission for the change of use to residential
Situation Hermitage is located 10.1 km (6.3 miles) to the northeast of Newbury and 35.0 km (21.9 miles) to the west of Reading. The village accommodates a church, a Post Office and Hermitage Primary School. Nearby Newbury accommodates various supermarkets including a Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and M&S, a cinema, numerous public houses and restaurants. The following attractions are all located within 8.0 km (5 miles) - Highclere Castle, Donnington Castle, Snelsmore Countryside Park, the Ridgeway, the Downs and Newbury Racecourse. The land is located within a 12 minute drive of Newbury Station (source: Google). This is a main line train service providing the following approximate journey times; Reading in 22 minutes and London Paddington in 56 minutes.
Description The site is located within the defined settlement boundary of Hermitage and is situated between Newbury Road and Doctors Lane. The site comprises a residential boarding house associated with Downe House School, amenity space and two protected (Tree Preservation Orders) Cedar trees. The access associated with the site is currently gained from Newbury Road through land adjacent to the west comprising Two Cedars, a detached dwelling. Adjacent land recently gained planning permission for three residential units (Application reference: 13/01081/ FULD). The majority of the site is bound by a red brick wall and various vegetation. The surrounding development comprises predominantly detached residential properties, namely Toutley Court, Hamilton House, Little Orchard, Barnaby Thatch, Vine Cottage and The Old Farmhouse. The White Horse Public House sits opposite the property.
The property is not located within a conservation area and Hermitage House is not listed although the Council deem the property to be of architectural merit. The whole settlement is included within the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the two Cedar trees on site are subject to TPOs. According to the Environment Agency maps the site is not within a floodplain or liable to flooding.
Legal The land and property is owned freehold by the vendor and is offered with vacant possession on Monday 6th July 2015. A copy of the title register and accompanying plan is included within the information pack. The purchaser should consider the title information contained in the information pack and take advice from a legal professional.
Planning Permission The site benefits from planning permission for the change of use of Hermitage House from C2 (Residential Institution) to C3 (dwelling House) and new access, ref: 14/01442/FULD, dated 4th June 2014. Copies of the planning permission and supporting documents can be found within the supporting information pack which is available on request. Details of the application can also be found on the West Berkshire District Council’s website.
Services Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the supply companies in respect of their specific requirements.
Offers Please refer to the covering letter for supporting information required with any offer. Please note that the vendor is not obligated to accept the highest or any other offer. Offers are invited by noon Wednesday 29th April 2015.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.
FLOOR PLAN Gross Internal Area (approx) 590.5 sq m / 6356 sq ft Basement = 29.1 sq m / 313 sq ft Outbuilding = 13.3 sq m / 143 sq ft Total = 632.9 sq m / 6812 sq ft
Savills Newbury, 1-3 The Broadway, Newbury Berkshire, RG14 1AS [email protected]
01635 277700 savills.co.uk
Savills Reading, Ground Floor, Hawker House, 5-6 Napier Court, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8BW [email protected]
0118 952 0513
Savills, their clients and any joint agents notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement 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 representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the 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.
RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION / DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY HERMITAGE HOUSE NEWBURY ROAD, HERMITAGE, BERKSHIRE, RG18 9TD • Gross internal area of circa 6356 sq ft • Total site area of circa 0.26 ha (0.64 acres) • Planning permission for the change of use to residential
Situation Hermitage is located 10.1 km (6.3 miles) to the northeast of Newbury and 35.0 km (21.9 miles) to the west of Reading. The village accommodates a church, a Post Office and Hermitage Primary School. Nearby Newbury accommodates various supermarkets including a Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and M&S, a cinema, numerous public houses and restaurants. The following attractions are all located within 8.0 km (5 miles) - Highclere Castle, Donnington Castle, Snelsmore Countryside Park, the Ridgeway, the Downs and Newbury Racecourse. The land is located within a 12 minute drive of Newbury Station (source: Google). This is a main line train service providing the following approximate journey times; Reading in 22 minutes and London Paddington in 56 minutes.
Description The site is located within the defined settlement boundary of Hermitage and is situated between Newbury Road and Doctors Lane. The site comprises a residential boarding house associated with Downe House School, amenity space and two protected (Tree Preservation Orders) Cedar trees. The access associated with the site is currently gained from Newbury Road through land adjacent to the west comprising Two Cedars, a detached dwelling. Adjacent land recently gained planning permission for three residential units (Application reference: 13/01081/ FULD). The majority of the site is bound by a red brick wall and various vegetation. The surrounding development comprises predominantly detached residential properties, namely Toutley Court, Hamilton House, Little Orchard, Barnaby Thatch, Vine Cottage and The Old Farmhouse. The White Horse Public House sits opposite the property.
The property is not located within a conservation area and Hermitage House is not listed although the Council deem the property to be of architectural merit. The whole settlement is included within the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the two Cedar trees on site are subject to TPOs. According to the Environment Agency maps the site is not within a floodplain or liable to flooding.
Legal The land and property is owned freehold by the vendor and is offered with vacant possession on Monday 6th July 2015. A copy of the title register and accompanying plan is included within the information pack. The purchaser should consider the title information contained in the information pack and take advice from a legal professional.
Planning Permission The site benefits from planning permission for the change of use of Hermitage House from C2 (Residential Institution) to C3 (dwelling House) and new access, ref: 14/01442/FULD, dated 4th June 2014. Copies of the planning permission and supporting documents can be found within the supporting information pack which is available on request. Details of the application can also be found on the West Berkshire District Council’s website.
Services Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the supply companies in respect of their specific requirements.
Offers Please refer to the covering letter for supporting information required with any offer. Please note that the vendor is not obligated to accept the highest or any other offer. Offers are invited by noon Wednesday 29th April 2015.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.
FLOOR PLAN Gross Internal Area (approx) 590.5 sq m / 6356 sq ft Basement = 29.1 sq m / 313 sq ft Outbuilding = 13.3 sq m / 143 sq ft Total = 632.9 sq m / 6812 sq ft
Savills Newbury, 1-3 The Broadway, Newbury Berkshire, RG14 1AS [email protected]
01635 277700 savills.co.uk
Savills Reading, Ground Floor, Hawker House, 5-6 Napier Court, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8BW [email protected]
0118 952 0513
Savills, their clients and any joint agents notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement 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 representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the 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.
