Land for sale

Stoke Charity, Winchester SO21

212.46 acres (85.94 ha) of level arable land, in the village of stoke charity, nr winchester

A block of over 200 acres of arable farmland benefitting from two road accesses, in an excellent location, with an agricultural barn

guide price offers over £2,400,000

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire productive arable land in a central Hampshire location.

Overall, the property extends to approximately 212.36 acres (85.94 ha), including a farm building with direct road access on the eastern boundary.

The land is level, free draining grade 3 arable land typical of this part of Hampshire. The land is well laid out in regular sized large fields which lend themselves to profitable arable production.

The farm building is 6,650 sq ft (617.5 sqm) in size and is constructed with a steel frame, open sides and a corrugated cement roof. The building may lend itself to alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Situation

The land is located on the outskirts of the village of Stoke Charity within 7.3 miles of the city of Winchester.

The transport links are excellent with the A34 and M3 in close proximity as well as direct rail access into central London from Winchester, Micheldever or Basingstoke stations. Southampton airport is approximately 18 miles from the property and provides domestic and international flights.

Access

The property benefits from direct access off Old Stoke Road.

Method Of Sale

The property is offered for sale as a whole. By private treaty.

Overage

The sale will be subject to an overage provision for any change of use from agriculture to include pv and wind turbines at 30% of the uplift for a period of 30 years. Also the land is sold subject to an overage clause entitling the vendor to 30% of the value of any nutrient (nitrate, phosphate or other) or biodiversity offsetting credits sold from the land by the purchaser, or their successors in title, for a period of 30 years after completion of the sale.

Services

None

Boundaries

Purchasers will be responsible for all boundary fences.

Environmental Agreements

The land is currently under two Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements and a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement. Further details available upon request.

Right Of Way

There are no public right of ways across the land. The land does have a permissive right of way.

Tenure And Possession

Vacant possession will be given of the whole upon completion of the sale, subject to holdover until September 2025. The Vendor is seeking the ability to continue to farm the land, either through a Farm Business Tenancy, joint venture, or contract farming agreement.

Directions

The land benefits from two direct road access along Old Stoke Road and Wonston Road. From the East the land can be accessed from Micheldever along Sloe Lane for 2 miles and then take your first left in Stoke Charity alone Old Stoke Road, the access will then be found on your right in 0.2 miles. From the West the land can be accessed via Sutton Scotney by following Wonston Road for 1.2 miles where the road access will be found on your right. Both accesses are through double metal gates.

Plans, Areas And Schedule

These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the selling agents and the Purchaser (s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-treatment shall annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Rights And Easements

The property is sold with the benefits of and subject to, all Rights of Way and other easements and rights of a similar nature which exist, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Local Authority

Winchester City Council
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Local Planning

We are not aware of any relevant planning consents relating to the land.
Please make enquiries to the Winchester City Council
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Viewings

Strictly by appointments with BCM Wilson Hill only.

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Postcode

SO21 3NP