St. John's Seminary, Guildford, GU5 Land for sale

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St. John's Seminary, Guildford, GU5 Land for sale

St. John's Seminary, Guildford, GU5
£16,000,000

Our Summary

  • Planning Permission for 52 new homes, seamlessly blending heritage and modern design
  • Potential to deliver longer term housing development on the wider 45-acres of land
  • Sustainable development with focus on energy efficiency, ecological uplift, and preservation of mature landscaping
  • Potential to deliver alternative use classes including Hotel, Retirement living subject to achieving appropriate consent
  • THE PLANNING PERMISSIONThe property represents an exclusive opportunity to acquire an iconic and unique listed building in Surrey set within 45 acres of potential strategic development land
  • Planning permission allows for the development of 52 new dwellings spread across the Property
  • 28 years (Jan 2025), there are portions of the Estate that have potential to offer some longer-term residential development prospects and would be worth promoting through the Local Plan at the appropriate time

Description

This 45-acre estate in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers a rare opportunity to develop a unique residential community. The property features an iconic Grade II listed former seminary, built in 1895, which has been meticulously preserved and now has planning permission for 52 new homes. The design of the scheme blends heritage and modern architecture, offering a range of living typologies from large lateral apartments to townhouses and detached houses. The estate also includes 45 acres of potential strategic development land, which could be used for longer-term residential development or alternative use classes, such as a hotel or retirement living. The property is located in the picturesque village of Wonersh, just 15 minutes from Guildford and 45 minutes from London, making it an attractive proposition for developers and investors.