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2007 News Stories
Change in traditional market trends as City Bonuses buyers are set to spend!
Amenity Land and Paddocks for Sale
Picturesque thatched cottage with equestrian facilities in Roast Green
Unique Opportunity to acquire Amenity Land in the Dedham Vale
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FEBRUARY 2007
Unique Opportunity to acquire Amenity Land in the Dedham Vale (16/2/07)
Fenn Wright’s Rural Division is selling 5.21 acres of amenity land at Gravel Hill, Nayland. “This is a unique opportunity to purchase a block of land on the edge of the picturesque village of Nayland,” said David Ward of Fenn Wright. “The land may be suitable for a variety of uses (subject to planning) and it is rare that such an opportunity presents itself in the Dedham Vale. We expect a great deal of interest from people looking to make use of the land, or simply to enjoy the amenity that it offers.”
The land is situated off Gravel Hill with attractive views over the village. It is accessed via a shared roadway and is part fenced. The land has been designated as being within a Conservation Area and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The land falls outside of existing settlement limits and any application for a dwelling is likely to be resisted. |
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The land is for sale as a whole or in two lots; Lot One comprising approximately 2.69 acres and Lot Two comprising approximately 2.52 acres. Fenn Wright is inviting offers in excess of £50,000 for the whole, or in excess of £25,000 for each of the two lots.
Best Offers are invited to be received at Fenn Wright's office at 1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, by 11am on Friday 30th March 2007.
For further information contact David Ward on 01206 216550
Picturesque thatched cottage with equestrian facilities for sale in Roast Green (08/02/07)
| This most picturesque part thatched cottage is in an elevated position in the rolling hills of the west Essex, north Herts and south Cambs borders, in the village of Roast Green; convenient for the M11 and the village of Audley End offering a good range of amenities and mainline railway station. "This listed four/five bedroom cottage, with large modern wing, offers excellent equestrian facilities including a stable block, manege and almost eight acres of paddock," said John Davey of Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian. |
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There are exposed beams in the cottage, which was originally a pair of cottages dating from around the 17th/18th century. On the ground floor are dual aspect sitting/dining room andfamily room/snug, both with open fireplaces, an AGA kitchen, breakfast room with brick fireplace, study/bedroom five and bathroom. On the first floor a galleried landing leads to four bedrooms, all semi-vaulted, family bathroom, separate shower room and second landing/occasional bedroom.
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The front garden has lawn and ornamental bushes with driveway leading to a garage. The rear garden is mainly lawn with terrace, ornamental shrubs, bushes and trees, together with duck pond and trailer pit. The yard has a splendid stable block with two foaling boxes, four further boxes, hay storage area and tackroom. There is a silica sand and PVC manege and almost eight acres of paddocks. Further land may be available by separate negotiation. |
Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian has a guide price of £1.1 million for the freehold of the property.
For further information call John Davey on 01376 530135 or email jend@fennwright.co.uk
JANUARY 2007
Amenity Land and Paddocks for Sale (30/01/07)
Fenn Wright's Rural Division, based in Colchester, is selling nearly four acres of amenity land in Writtle, near Chelmsford.
"Formerly used for grazing, the land has been vacant for some time and now needs clearing", said Jonathan Perks of Fenn Wright. "In the Chelmsford Local Plan this is designated as a Special Landscape Area so development of the land is likely to be resisted." |
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Fenn Wright is seeking offers in excess of £20,000 for this parcel of land.
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The same office is also selling 2.5 acres of paddock land with a field shelter at Little Totham, near Maldon.
"Applications for development are likely to be resisted as the Maldon District Council Local Plan has the land in an area not designated for development", said Mr Perks.
Offers are sought in excess of £35,000 for this parcel of land. |
Both properties are for sale by informal tender, with best and final offers being invited by 11.00 a.m. on Monday 5th February 2006.
For further information contact the Rural Division on 01206 216550, or email Jonathan Perks jp@fennwright.co.uk
Change in traditional market trends as City Bonuses buyers are set to spend! (02/01/07)
“Anyone thinking of selling in the Spring might consider bringing their pending move forward,” reports Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian. “Last year’s market showed an upsurge in property sales during the first quarter of 2006 and 2007 is set to display a similar trend as City Bonus buyers are due record bonus payouts around the end of January!”
The Christmas period is a good tell tale of the market to follow, as the trends are changing, mainly due to the internet based sites being heavily viewed over the Christmas break. It now seems to be a time of year where couples and families have time together to peruse the property market, with a sharp upturn in the number of viewings immediately after Christmas and into the New Year.
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These buyers inevitably include the City Bonus buyers who assist hugely in the activity levels, demand and, subsequently, volume of sales for both the lower priced properties (for investment purchases) and higher priced properties to serve as comfortable family homes.
Buyers, especially in the upper price ranges for Country Houses and equestrian property, are undoubtedly looking for a change in their lifestyle, which is why the market for property with land is so buoyant. There is simply nothing better than to have a family home where there is the opportunity for endless outdoor activities, such as owning horses, livestock for pets and quad bikes etc – Parents are definitely choosing the lifestyle option, if they can, for their children to have an active outdoor lifestyle in the country and Essex is the perfect place for the commuter with so many conveniently placed rural pockets and attractive villages.
“The early part of the New Year is an excellent time to view houses too,” continued Zoe, “because if you like a house in the winter, then you will love it in the summer!”
Examples of such reasons include the buyer being able to inspect the grounds, especially if there is paddock land – it is a good time to see whether the acreage is well drained. The gardens will also be at their most vulnerable for being overlooked and spring and summer foliage will only improve on the privacy aspects. A warm house is a welcoming house and a good time to see open fires and the heating system working efficiently. A draughty house can easily be detected in the winter too!
The general message seems to be that if you are thinking of selling this year, then don’t delay in contacting your agent to get a market appraisal and to allow for early preparations to take place in order for an effective launch to the market and successful sale.
For further information or a free market appraisal call Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian on 01376 530135 or email zn@fennwright.co.uk |
