Reputedly built for the politician Richard Rigby in the latter half of the 18th Century, the property, along with the adjacent Mistley Thorn was originally part of a historic coaching inn
Mistley is an attractive village and has a well-known quay overlooking the Stour Estuary. The train station at Mistley (4 minutes’ walk), has services from Harwich and is a short commute to Manningtree where there is a regular mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 55 minutes. Manningtree Town is approximately ¾ mile away offering a wide range of shops and facilities, restaurants and public houses.
The proposed developed scheme comprises:
Four/five bedrooms; Three/four bathrooms; Four/five reception rooms; Kitchen/dining room; landscaped terraced garden.
It should be noted that the current owner has spent two years securing the necessary planning consents.
The proposed scheme (with planning permission and listed building consent) configured as follows:
Ground Floor:
Front Reception: 16'10" x 15'2" (5.2m x 4.6m)
Inner Hallway: 11'11" x 7'6" (3.6m x 2.3m)
Laundry/Shower room: 13'10" x 9'6" (4.2m x 2.9m)
Kitchen/Dining: 21'7" x 16' (6.6m x 4.9m)
Rear snug/Reception: 17'6" x 9"2" (5.33m x 2.79m)
Garden Room: 17’6” x 8’6” (5.4m x 2.6m)
First Floor:
Front Reception/Bedroom: 16'10" x 16'1" (5.1m x 4.9m)
Study area (staircase): 10'6" x 9'7" (3.2m x 2.92m)
Bedroom: 14'5" x 11'5" (4.4m x 3.48m)
Principal Bedroom: 17'9" x 10'3" (5.4m x 3.12m)
En-suite Bathroom: 9'5" x 10'4" (2.9m x 3.15m)
Dressing Room: 9'5" x 8' (2.9m x 2.4m)
Second floor:
Rear Bedroom: 15'6" x 12'3" (4.7m x 3.7m)
Bathroom: 12'3" x 9' (3.7m x 2.74m)
TV/Sitting Room: 18'11' x 12'3" (5.8m x 3.7m)
Front Bedroom: 15'4" x 10'11" (4.7m x 3.3m)
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Total area approx of the proposed developed property is circa 3000 Sq ft (279 Sq m).
Agent’s note:
The property is currently presented in shell (un-restored) condition and stands at circa 2549 sq. ft.
NB CGI (computer generated imagery) has been used to show an indication of the configuration/finish in accordance with the granted planning permission (not to scale, for illustration only). The CGI's have been created by The Electric Drawing Board - 07770 232183.
Approved consents without condition are: Planning (21/02069/FUL) and Listed Building (21/02089/LBC).
Planning permission allows the whole building to be used as residential or partly commercial, as previously.
There is no compulsion to revert to the Planning/Listed Building authorities to qualify or provide further details regarding intended works (in line with the planning permission and Listed Building consents).
Clause 3 has been discharged - The Written Scheme of Investigation (WIS) and “Historic Building recording and analysis of the former post office building”
There is no compulsion to instigate any/all works for which permission is granted. Once works are commenced, the planning permission, in its current form, is valid in perpetuity.
Refurbishment works could attract a lower rate of VAT - 5% **
Approx total size when refurbished 3,000 sq ft (STS)
** Purchasers are strongly advised to make their own investigations as regards all aspects of the building and current planning consents and to seek independent advice on all aspects commented upon here which cannot be assumed, nor are stated as a statement of fact(s).
‘Rigby House’ is a proposed name for marketing purposes. The in-coming purchaser will have the final say on the name of the house (subject to consent).
Further information:
Council tax band: B
Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.
EPC: Not required (listed building)
Tenure: Freehold
Guide price: Offers in excess of £500,000 subject to contract
