Worth Matravers

Property Details: • Type: Land • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE BUILDING PLOT ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF WORTH MATRAVERS • OFFERS VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A HIGH QUALITY SINGLE STOREY RESIDENCE, SUBJECT TO PLANNING CONSENT • OUTSTANDING LOCATION WITH JUASSIC COASTAL PATH CLOSE BY • PLOT MEASUREMENTS APPROX 0.227 ACRES (0.092 HECTARES) • MAINS WATER, DRAINAGE AND ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE

Location: • Nearest Station: Wareham Station • Distance to Station: 7.584783209635222 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 41 Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AD

Full Description: This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire a freehold building plot in an outstanding location on the South Western outskirts of the picturesque and historic village of Worth Matravers. The coastal paths of the Jurassic Coast with walking access to Winspit and Chapmans Pool are close by.<br /><br />It is considered that a new dwelling will adjoin open countryside, recently acquired by the National Trust.<br /><br />Planning permission was granted in the 1980s to erect one detached Purbeck stone dwelling. Our clients have sought advice from a local planning consultant, and he is of the opinion that <i>'the plot offers a valuable opportunity to create a high quality single storey residence that complements the surrounding area's character'</i>. Over time, there have been a number of planning applications approved for the plot, which he considers will be a material consideration of significant weight in favour of residential development of the land. The last Planning Application <b>6/1990/0873</b> dated 1990 (lapsed March 1996) was for a three bedroomed bungalow with integral garage. The Planning Consultant's full report is available to genuine applicants upon request.<br /><br />Plot measurements approximately 0.227 acres (0.092 hectares). 30.5m (East to West) x 30m  (North to South) 100 ft (East to West x 98.5 ft (North to South).<br /><br /><b>NB</b>. The purchaser will be expected to pay a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to the Local Authority, the amount of which will be determined when the planning application is granted.<br /><br />There is a restrictive covenant on the land that the owners of Jade Hill must approve any plans for one detached dwelling and/or any subsequent alterations to the property once built. This covenant will apply to any purchaser and future owner(s) of the property in perpetuity. The owners of Jade Hill will assess any plan based on its impact on views and privacy.<br /><br /><b>LOCATION</b><br />The village of Worth Matravers stands on a headland approximately 4 miles to the West of the seaside resort of Swanage and some 9 miles from the market town of Wareham, the latter having main rail link to London Waterloo (some 2.5 hours). Much of the area is classified as being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline. <br /><br /><b>SERVICES    </b><br />Mains water, drainage and electricity available. Interested applicants should, however, check the cost of connections with the utility companies to obtain confirmation and connection charges.<br /><br /><b>VIEWING</b><br />By appointment only please through the Sole Agents, Corbens, . The postcode for this site is <b>BH19 3LW</b>.<br /><br />Property Ref:<b> </b>WOR2022