Oxborough Lakes, Oxborough Road, Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, PE33 9QH
Property Features 19.2 hectares (47.4 acres) development Planning permission granted Lakes, woodland and grassland Grand Design Project At one with nature Rural Norfolk retreat A rare opportunity to acquire 19.2 hectares (47.4 acres) of Norfolk countryside with planning permission for a state of the art Grand Design style dwelling, overlooking the picturesque Oxborough Lakes. OXBOROUGH LAKES Oxborough Lakes is a stunning development opportunity of 19.2 hectares (47.4 acres) of West Norfolk countryside offering lakes, woodland, reed beds and grasslands with planning consent for a re-use and renew scheme of an existing Class Q derelict building and extension to provide a state of the art Grand Design property. The tranquil position of Oxborough Lakes gives a truly relaxed feel, especially for those with a passion for the natural environment and bird watching. The site attracts much wildlife including otters, a variety of birds and nesting Marsh Harriers. The scheme has been designed to maximise the ecological opportunities and the build will camouflage its occupiers into the landscape. LOCATION Oxborough Lakes are set between Lodge Dyke and Oxborough Wood adjacent to Boughton Fen (Site of Special Scientific Interest). OXBOROUGH ROAD Oxborough Lakes are situated to the west of the small village of Oxborough in West Norfolk, renowned for its manor house Oxborough Hall, a medieval, moated Manor House built in c. 1482 and now owned by the National Trust.
A triangle of vibrant cities including Norwich, Cambridge and Peterborough are nearby, whilst day to day facilities can be found at nearby Swaffham. Direct railway links to London can be accessed from Downham Market, Norwich and Peterborough. PLANNING Planning has been obtained by the vendor through the renowned architects Lanpro of Pottergate, Norwich. Planning consent was granted by Breckland Council, application number 3PL/2016/1129/F. Full details of planning should be sought and considered prior to making a transactional decision and are available via the Council s website, www.breckland.gov.uk/planningsearch. There have been a number of pre-commencement conditions attributed to the consent including:- A commencement date no later than three years of the permission granted date of Friday 16 June 2017. Prior to the commencement of the development a detailed specification for the construction of the dwelling should be submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The provision of a bird hide and associated access for public use to be installed. Commitment to a Construction Ecological Management Plan (CEMP) and long term landscape management plan including development of two flint strips to encourage wildlife. Other conditions can be found on the afore-mentioned Council s website.
The proposed property, designed by Lanpro Architects, is accessed via a driveway that meanders through a wood and gives access to one neighbouring dwelling. The drive eventually opens to views of Oxborough Lakes. The state of the art steel build will extend at a right angle, incorporate the existing building and will be situated on the right hand side of the driveway. Four pairs of pillars raise the main body of the building giving a feeling of floating in mid-air. Connectivity with the landscape has been the key throughout the planned interior with open plan living area, double height hallway and generous bedrooms and bathrooms. The living space and kitchen will give access to a balcony designed to be the perfect place for bird watching. The roof will be fully accessible as an entertaining and relaxing space and will be an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the sunset. Pictures supplied by Lanpro Architects and Urban Design, Wildlife images by Mr Alan Hale. For further details please contact Martyn Baum ppnaea martyn.baum@arnoldskeys.com 01603 620551 VIEWING Viewing arrangements for the site can be made via Arnolds Keys Estate Agents, Norwich office on 01603 620551. DIRECTIONS Leaving the A47 at the roundabout with the A1122 Downham Road continue along the Downham Road for just over three miles before turning left onto Narborough Hill. Continue into Beechamwell Road before turning left onto Eastmoor Road. Turn right into Stoke Road and left into Oxborough Road where the entrance to the development is on the left. For Satellite Navigation the postcode is PE33 9QH.
Office Address 2 Prince of Wales Road Norwich NR1 1LB www.arnoldskeys.com Martyn.Baum@arnoldskeys.com 01603 620551 Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.30pm Saturday - 9am - 4pm Sunday - Closed Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.