Large plot, paddock and approved conversion consent — ideal for family or redevelopment..
- Detached mid‑20th century bungalow with flexible four‑bed layout
- Huge plot: formal garden, mature trees, former tennis court and pond
- 6.5‑acre grass paddock suitable for grazing or equestrian use
- Range of outbuildings; approved barn conversion permission (app 22/02106/MBN)
- Consent being amended to a detached five‑bed dwelling (prospective value)
- Well maintained interior but offers scope for modernisation and extension
- Very slow broadband; rural utilities trade‑offs
- Above‑average local crime and expensive council tax
A rare country holding, Beech Dene sits on a huge plot with a mid-20th century detached bungalow, formal gardens, outbuildings and a 6.5‑acre grass paddock. The house has been well cared for and extended during family ownership, offering flexible ground‑floor accommodation: large kitchen with island and open fire, sitting room with bay window and open fire, plus up to four bedrooms. Mature trees, hedges, a former tennis court and pond give strong privacy and immediate outdoor enjoyment.
Significant value lies in the land and buildings: approved planning consent (application 22/02106/MBN) exists to convert agricultural buildings to a three‑bed dwelling, and that consent is currently being amended for a detached five‑bed home. The paddock is suitable for grazing or equestrian use and offers scope for rewilding, tree planting or further development subject to consents.
Buyers should note practical drawbacks: broadband speeds are very slow, council tax is expensive, and local crime levels are above average. The property is in a generally deprived area classification despite being attractive to rural white‑collar workers; settlement type is a major town. The bungalow provides a blank canvas for renovation or extension but any significant changes will require planning permission.
This home will suit families or buyers seeking a countryside base with development upside — either to improve the existing bungalow or pursue the approved barn conversion/amendment. Viewings are most relevant to those comfortable with rural services trade‑offs and willing to manage slow broadband and higher local council costs.