Summary - GUILDFORD, WONERSH GU5 0QX
1 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 45‑acre landmark with planning uplift for high‑value residential or retirement scheme.
Grade II listed former seminary (built 1895) with prominent neo‑Gothic/Victorian features
Consent granted 18 Feb 2025 for 52 dwellings; must implement within three years
45-acre estate in Surrey Hills AONB with mature landscaping and woodland borders
Permission allows apartments, townhouses, detached houses; alternative uses possible
Listed status — alterations require specialist listed‑building consents and constraints
Tenure unknown; delivery will need significant capital and project management
Excellent mobile signal, low crime, no flood risk; broadband speeds are slow
Large plot offers long‑term development potential beyond current consent
An exceptional 45-acre estate in the Surrey Hills AONB centred on an iconic Grade II listed former seminary (built 1895). The site combines strong planning uplift — consent granted 18 Feb 2025 for 52 dwellings (implementation required within three years) — with mature landscaping, ecological enhancements and striking neo‑Gothic/Victorian architecture. The consented scheme envisages a mix of large lateral apartments, townhouses and detached houses; alternative uses such as hotel or retirement living are possible subject to further consents.
This is a development and investment opportunity for experienced buyers able to manage the constraints of a listed asset. The listing and historic fabric mean restoration and alterations will require specialist input and listed‑building consents. The estate’s scale and prominent setting create potential for a high‑quality residential scheme that leverages AONB location, local school provision and excellent road and rail links to Guildford and London.
Practical considerations are material: tenure is not specified and broadband speeds are slow across the site. Delivery will require detailed project management, listed‑building expertise, and likely significant capital for refurbishment, servicing and possible remediation. That said, low local crime, excellent mobile signal, absence of flood risk and a stalled local housing supply (Waverley’s shortfall) strengthen long‑term value prospects.
This offer suits a buyer or joint venture with planning, conservation and infrastructure experience who can balance preservation of a landmark building with sensitive new housing delivery or an alternative retirement/hotel conversion, while navigating listed‑status requirements and implementation timetables.
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