Rare opportunity to purchase a traditional stone barn with planning permission for residential conversion. Attached to a row of quaint cottages, the availability of this charming historic former workshop located in the centre of this sought-after village close to the church and shops is likely to create much interest from both developers and residential buyers who want to create an amazing living space within a thriving community.
Situation:
Probus is approximately six miles east of Truro and nine miles west of St. Austell. Famous in Cornwall for being home to the tallest Church tower the village benefits from year round amenities including a Public House, primary school, farm shop, general stores with post office, village hall, Chinese and Indian takeaways and even a fish and chip shop. A very regular bus service connects to both St. Austell and Truro and here there are a wider range of facilities including banks, building societies, schools, colleges and main line railway link to London (Paddington). The village is also easily accessible to the picturesque Roseland Peninsula and many of the beaches along the south Cornish coast.
Historical Note
This is probably one of the last old buildings in Probus to be converted and it is thought that The Former Workshop was built in the early 1800's as there are historical records showing it was used in around 1819 as a chapel. We have been informed that a travelling preacher called John Boyle who left the ministry to stay in Cornwall is believed to have connections with this chapel in around 1820 until the congregation outgrew the building. It is believed that between 1923 to 1926 it was used as stables, there were recently two rosettes pinned to the beams including second prize in the Probus Horse Show 1923 and Reserve in the Liskeard Agricultural Show 1926. Apparently, the previous owner's grandfather purchased the building in 1956 and used it as a carpentry workshop and it has also briefly been used as a milk store, before becoming a builders workshop in recent years.
Internally measuring 31'3" x 15'1" with existing timber mezzanine and exposed roof trusses, there are windows to north and south elevations, and an original hayloft style aperture to front now covered by modern profile green cladding. Double wooden entrance doors open onto the minor parish road. Construction comprises a mix of stone, cob and modern block under a pitched slated roof and mainly concrete floor.
CIL: CIL will be liable for this development.
Services: Electricity connected. Further services available nearby - buyers to make their own enquiries.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The sale of the land will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist.
Particulars & Plan: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.
Viewings: By appointment with the selling agent Lodge & Thomas.
Directions: From Truro follow the road past the Mercedes dealer leading into Probus. Proceed through the traffic calming measures and park in The Square. The workshop is a short walk located in High Street, behind the Comrades Club. what3words///teachers.pairings.tailing
CONDITIONS OF SALE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full terms available at https://www.lodgeandthomas.co.uk/property-auctions/online. It will be the purchaser’s responsibility to reimburse the vendors costs for the provision of the Legal Pack.
METHOD OF SALE: The property will be offered for sale by Public Online Traditional Auction. The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property prior to the auction end date. The bidding page will be found on the Lodge & Thomas website under Property Auctions & Tenders.
AUCTION LEGAL PACK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE: This will be available to download from our website https://www.lodgeandthomas.co.uk/property-auctions/online free of charge to those who have registered. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction and we strongly recommend purchasers instruct a solicitor to assist.
COMPLETION DATE: Normally up to 28 days or sooner following exchange of contracts.
BUYER’S AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: The successful Purchaser will be required to pay £5,000 on sale. From this a Buyer’s fee of £2,400 inclusive of VAT is retained by Lodge & Thomas/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution to the online platform costs, and £2,600 forms part of the 10% contract deposit. The purchaser will be required to pay the balance of the 10% contract deposit monies within 24 hours of the auction via their solicitor to the Vendors solicitor.
DEFINITION OF AUCTION GUIDE AND RESERVE PRICE: Guide price(s) is an indication of the Seller’s expectations. Reserve price(s) is a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT 2007: Under current Money Laundering Regulations 2007 it is a legal requirement for Estate Agents and Solicitors to perform due diligence checks to any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sale site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
Planning
Planning permission has been granted under reference PA21/08290 to create stylish living accommodation providing an integral garage, kitchen and shower room on the ground floor with fabulous first floor open plan lounge/dining room and double bedroom. The proposed space will enjoy exposed roof trusses, glass gable end along with four Velux windows allowing plenty of natural light.