Lot 36 Freehold Disused Water Tower And Telephone Mast Investment With The Potential To Obtain PlanningAuction Date:
26th March 2026
Felsted Water Tower, Garnetts Lane, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3EJ
Currently let at £15,000 per annum
Key Features
Felsted Water Tower is situated to the north of Felsted Village centre off Garnetts Lane, close to the renowned Felsted School founded in 1564. The Water Tower stands on a relatively square parcel of land and is accessed by a strip of land (marked blue on the location plan).
The Water Tower has views towards open countryside to the north and the sellers have provided a letter confirming the Local Planning Authority would consider the development of the site for two houses, subject to all necessary plans being submitted. Further details will be available in the legal pack.
Site Measurements
The site extends to 0.07 hectares (0.18 acres).
Tenancy
The land and structure are currently let to Cornerstone Communications Infrastructure Limited on a commercial lease for a period of 15 years from 1st December 2015 with a current rent payable of £15,000 per annum. Further information will be available within the legal pack.
Local Planning Authority
Uttlesford District Council. Website: uttlesford.gov.uk. Tel: 01799 510510.
Auctioneer's Note
The Auctioneers have been informed that the land surrounding the Water Tower has outline planning for the erection of 70 houses.
Viewing
Prospective purchasers are requested to view strictly externally only owing to the nature of the telecoms equipment in place.
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Further Information
Gabby Giedraite/Paul Bridgeman
on 01245 205778
Viewings
Applicants may view directly on site during daylight hours
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