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Residential Development Land Opportunity (STP) Approximately 16.8 Acres
An exciting development opportunity comprising the former Salthouse Mill and is the proposed location for Salthouse Housing as defined by the Barrow Port Area Action Plan (July 2010). Comprising approximately 16.8 acres, bounded by Cavendish Dock to the west which is designated as a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), the main railway line and residential housing to the north, modern housing development to the east and commercial development/further wildlife areas to the south. The site currently houses the dilapidated and redundant former paper mill building, with access being via Salthouse Road and Rampside Road. The land benefits from attractive and open aspects to the natural environment of Cavendish Dock and the Morcambe Bay Special Area of Conservation. The development of Salthouse Housing is described in the Barrow Port Area Action Plan as being a unique Waterfront Housing Location to incorporate approximately 250 new homes, associated public open space, landscaped buffering to the adjacent commercial uses and in conjunction with the overall strategy of the action plan which will include a transformation of the Docks to a range of uses including leisure, residential and commercial. A copy of the architects layout is available on request. The sale is subject to an overage provision, a copy of which is available from the Auctioneers. Further details available within the legal pack.
Tenure
To Be Confirmed In Legal Pack
Location
Barrow-In-Furness itself is situated on the southern tip of Cumbria, to the north of Morcambe Bay and only 20 minutes from the Lake District. Barrows principle road link is the A590 linking int’o Ulverston, The Lake District and M6 motorway. Barrow is the principle commercial and cultural centre for South West Cumbria with a catchment of over 130,000 incorporating neighbouring towns such as Dalton, Ulverston and Milam. Major employers in the town include BAE Systems, Kimberley Clark, GSK and the Sellafield nuclear field reprocessing site, a short distance up the coast. Salthouse Mills is located within the southern part of Barrow, which connects with the A50787 via Salthouse Road, providing direct access to Barrow Town Centre, Roose train station as well as a Tesco Supermarket all within half mile.
Viewing
Please contact Auction House North West Commercial on 0161 830 7477
Local Authority
Borough of Barrow-in-Furness
Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:
We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.
Additional Fees
Buyer's Premium - £900 including VAT payable in addition to the Administration Charge
Administration Charge - 0.9% including VAT subject to a minimum of £900.00 including VAT
Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.