1 & 2 Bridge Cottages,Syerscote Lane, Wiggington, B79 9ER
Listed 20 Jul 2026 · Tamworth
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Key features
- Development opportunity
- Outline planning permission for 9 dwellings
- Good sized plot
- Investment opportunity - rental income from two cottages
About this home
An exciting Investment opportunity comprising of a pair of semi-detached cottages, positioned on a site extending to 2.6 acres in total.
The site also presents a unique development opportunity comprising of land with outline planning permission for 9 dwellings (subject to the demolition of the existing bungalow)
The property as a whole would also be attractive to purchasers looking for a property ( in need of renovation) with a spacious garden and amenity space as the existing bungalow sits in approximately 1.33 acres.
Location - The property is situated off Syerscote Lane on the edge of Wigginton in Staffordshire. With easy access to local services and amenities in Wigginton and a more comprehensive range of services and amenities in the nearby town of Tamworth.
The property is bordered by a railway line on the eastern boundary.
Travel Distances
Tamworth - 2.5 miles
Birmingham - 23 miles
Derby - 27 miles Tamworth train station - 2 miles
Description - The site extends in total to 2.6 acres with access off Syerscote Lane. The private driveway leads from the road to 1 & 2 Bridge Cottage with Silver Birches to the rear.
1& 2 Bridge Cottage A pair of semi-detatched cottages in need of modernisation.
The cottages are currently occupied by tenants and will be sold subject to tenancy.
Silver Birches is a detached 4 bedroomed bungalow in need of complete renovation, set in a large garden plot.
As per the outline planning permission, the bungalow is to be demolished to allow for the development of 9 detached dwellings.
Planning - Lichfield District Council
Outline planning permission - 25/00230/OUT . Outline application for the erection of up to 9 dwellings with all matters reserved. Silver Birches, Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, Tamworth Staffordshire, B79 9ER.
Access - The property is accessed directly off Syerscote Lane with the benefit of off-road parking.
Services - We understand that the existing properties are connected to mains water and electricity and have a septic tank for sewage.
The existing services do not have the capacity to support the proposed 9 dwellings.
Purchasers are to make their own enquiries as to connectivity for the site.
Further information can be provided by the agents.
Epc - Bridge Cottage F 2 Bridge Cottage F Silver Birches E
Title Tenure & Possession - he property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on part.
1 & 2 Bridge Cottage are to be sold subject to the existing tenancy agreements.
1 Bridge Cottage - Assured Shorthold Tenancy. 2 Bridge Cottage - Protected Agricultural Tenancy, purchasers should be aware that the tenants have a protected tenancy for life.
Please contact the agents for information.
The remainder of the property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.
The property falls under two titles: SF562873 & SF654867
Plan, Area & Description - The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any error, omissions or misdescriptions. The plan is for identification purposes only.
Viewings - Viewings are strictly by appointment only with Anna Meynell or Jake Lucas at Howkins & Harrison. Please call direct on Tel:01530-877977 option 4 Please Note: access to 1 & 2 Bridge Cottage will not be permitted on the first viewing.
Anti Money Laundering - To enable us to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations we need to verify the buyer’s identity before proceeding with a sale.
We charge a small administration fee for conducting an electronic AML verification check via our online provider, MoveButler.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Tamworth Station1.3 mi
- Wilnecote Station3.1 mi
- Polesworth Station3.7 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in B79 over the last 12 months: detached £371k · semi-detached £264k · terraced £215k · flat £138k.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in B79
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Howkins & Harrison, Ashby-De-La-Zouch on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 20 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 12/02/2026.
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