FHP Property Consultants and Savills have been instructed by McCann Homes from Milton Keynes to sell a site fronting the River Trent at Colwick.

David Hargreaves, Founding Director of FHP and FHP Living, said:

“This is one of the best sites in Nottingham with stunning views of the River Trent across to Lady Bay.  To one side of the development site is the hugely successful River Crescent development comprising 134 apartments where prices of £350-£400/sq ft are achieved on a regular basis, and to the other side is the successful new development by Blueprint known as Trent Basin.

The scheme has detailed Planning Consent for 81 apartments, all of which will have stunning views over the River Trent.

The site is now being fully marketed by FHP, FHP Waterside Living and Savills, and strong interest is expected.

It is hope that the site will be sold by the end of 2017 and that completion of the development will be early 2019.  The anticipated end value of the development will be in the region of £23,000,000 – £25,000,000.

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David Hargreaves

6 June 2017

A historic industrial site only a short distance from Derbyshire’s Peak District and the M1 motorway is being sold by property consultants FHP.

The former Butterley Engineering works between Ripley and Alfreton has been given a price tag of £1.65 million and could be suitable for either further industrial use or residential development.

It has a history stretching back more than 200 years, when Benjamin Outram founded a company which went on to supply the iron works for projects which ranged from St Pancras Station to the D-Day Mulberry Harbours.

Butterley Engineering closed in 2009, leaving behind two listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments in the form of a blast furnace and an underground canal tunnel which was originally used to take the iron works off site.

The rest of the 13 acre site has been cleared, and David Hargreaves, one of the founding directors of FHP, says its size and location means it is probably best suited to residential development.  He commented:

“This is a site with a fascinating history stretching back to the industrial revolution and its scale means that it could still be returned to business use.  However, expert planning advice suggests it will be a prime location for residential development, and there is a clear need for more housing in the area.”

Though the site is not in a conservation area or green belt land, it is close to a nature reserve, the Butterley Reservoir and is less than two miles from the A38.

FHP Director Tim Gilbertson, who is also working on the disposal of the site, says its good connections make it an attractive location for housing:

“The A38 connection means that it is within easy reach of both Derby and the M1 motorway, so it would work well for people who commute.  Its proximity to the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District is another strong selling point, and from a practical perspective it’s also within a mile of a Sainsbury supermarket.”

The site is covered by a 999 year lease and planning advice suggests it may have the capacity to accommodate more than 130 homes, subject to detailed planning consent, while the listed buildings could be converted for use as apartments or business space.

Theo Till, a development surveyor at FHP, says the site could help the Amber Valley area meet local housing need.

“The expert advice we have been given suggests there is very good potential for residential development on this site, particular when housing has been built on adjoining land.  Everyone knows that new homes are badly needed and the connections and lifestyle the Butterley site offers make it an attractive option.”

For further information on the site please contact David Hargreaves, Tim Gilbertson or Theo Till on 0115 950 7577.

Work on a multi-million pound mixed-use development scheme that is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs in Mansfield got underway this month (March).

Located to the south of the town, Berry Hill Mansfield will not only provide much-needed homes for north Nottinghamshire – but will create jobs and business opportunities through a new innovation park, varied employment land opportunities as well as a retail and a hotel and leisure offering.

The Lindhurst Group is set to develop approximately 480 acres of land on the boundary of Nottingham and Mansfield, delivering an urban extension to Southern Mansfield.

The scheme will comprise serviced land for hi-tech research and development facilities, offices and industrial accommodation as well as leisure and retail, up to 1,700 new homes, a brand new primary school, children’s nursery, health centre and care facilities.

Work officially commenced with a ground breaking ceremony on 16 March, where Mayor Egginton turned the first sod.

Richard Bowden, project representative for The Lindhurst Group, developers of Berry Hill Mansfield, said: “This is a hugely important scheme for Mansfield and we are delighted that work will commence this month. Berry Hill will provide a significant boost to the economy in the area, creating an estimated 4,000 jobs.

“Our plans will see a brand new innovation park, a 26 acre commercial park, retail and leisure facilities as part of an urban extension to Berry Hill, as well as a new school, health centre and residential development.

“The area is particularly attractive to investors and developers as it offers competitive land prices, low rents and rates and a cost-effective and plentiful potential workforce, making it the ideal location for growth.

“We want to build a neighbourhood where people want to live and work, and create something that the wider north Nottinghamshire community is proud of. Berry Hill Mansfield will put the town in a prime situation to take advantage of renewed growth.”

The scheme is divided into four separate sites – Vision Innovation Park, George V Commercial Park, Adams Park and Regent Park – which are currently being offered to market.

Vision Innovation Park, situated in a prominent location close to the Vision West Nottinghamshire College campus, will offer fully serviced plots from one acre without builder ties to owner-occupiers or developers, while the Commercial Park will provide industrial and office accommodation.

The 40-acre Adams Park will see retail and leisure uses including a food store and other shop units as well as a bar and restaurants, a family pub and a hotel with health club providing a focus for the new Berry Hill Mansfield community. The new school, nursery and healthcare facilities will also be located here, while Regent Park will provide up to 60 acres of residential development land.

FHP is marketing the scheme on behalf of the Lindhurst Group. David Hargreaves, director at the firm said: “Berry Hill Mansfield will provide a true mixed use development from industrial and office use, through to retail and leisure, to housing.

“Our clients are putting the infrastructure into the site and are prepared to sell land to owner occupiers or developers, or to provide costs to build out on a design and build basis, facilities that meet operators’ requirements.

“We are already in discussion with a number of house builders who are keen to develop in this area on the Nottingham / Mansfield border.”

Tim Gilbertson, who will be responsible for the industrial and office land, added: “This is a well located site with excellent communications that provides both developers and owner occupiers with an opportunity to secure bespoke accommodation to meet their requirements.

“This will be a 10-15 year project and will build on the excellent reputation that the Berry Hill area already has, while connecting into the established industrial and office area of Southwell Road West.”

The groundbreaking event was also attended by representatives from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which is supporting the project.

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FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market a rare opportunity to acquire substantial secure yard space together with offices, stores ad workshop space.

The total site area is approxiamtely 0.9 acres gross, and includes hard surfaced and fenced yard space.  There are single storey buildings on-site comprising offices, together with staff amenities and worksop/storage space totalling some 3,933 ft².

The building occupies a prominent roadside position on Heanor Road, between Heanor and Loscoe.

Whilst previously ised for storage purposes, the site may be suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning.

The property is available to let by way of a new lease for a term to be agreed.

For further information please contact the agent, Tim Richardson at FHP on 01332 343 222.

Tim Richardson at FHP is pleased to announce the availability of the last remaining plot at Birch Park which is situated off the A610 Dual Carriageway which leads directly to the M1 motorway at Junction 26, approximately 3.5 miles distant.

The site is accessed via a private road with security gatehouse.

Outline planning permission had previously been obtained for a development of B1 business units although as this has lapsed a new application will be required.

The site would equally lend itself to the development of a single larger unit, subject to planning. 

The plot extends to a total of approximately two acres and provides an excellent opportunity for a company to develop their own premises.

Expressions of interest are invited and should be directed to Tim Richardson at FHP.

FHP Property Consultants and FHP Living are pleased to report the sale of approximately 10 acres of grazing land in the popular Nottinghamshire village of Bradmore.

The grazing land is located on the A60 Loughborough Road on the outskirts of Bradmore Village Centre and is ideal for grazing or nature and conservation.

Laura West commented “this site provides an ideal and very exciting equestrian opportunity. Grazing land of this size and nature in such a well-placed location are rare and we expect strong levels of interest in this opportunity”

For further information about this opportunity then please contact Laura West on 07917 460029  or Jules Hunt on 07917 460033.

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On behalf of Clowes Developments (UK) Limited FHP are pleased to announce the recent instruction to market the car park/land on Beckett Street, Derby.

The land which extends to 506m² (0.125acres) is available to rent at £10,000 per annum. 

Should you require any further information on this opportunity or any other opportunities in Derby then please contact George Dunnicliff on 01332 343222 or George@fhp.co.uk.