An attractive block of arable land with natural capital and change of use opportunities in a sought after location.
Summary
Extending to approximately 17.55 acres (7.102 hectares), the land at Old Road, West Meon is a picturesque block of agricultural land that is rarely seen on the open market. The land is laid to arable and has been farmed by a local tenant farmer for a number of years. The land presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers and would be well suited for conservation projects, rewilding, tree planting or conventional agriculture.
Soils
According to the National Soil Map Soilscapes, the majority of the land is freely draining, shallow lime-rich soils over chalk or limestone. The soils are classified as Grade 3 – good to
moderate agricultural land.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Designations
The property lies within the South Downs National Landscape and is designated as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Services
No services are known to be connected to the property although they are thought to be available in the locality. Interested parties should make their own enquiries.
Local Authority
Hampshire County Council - 0300 555 1375
Overage
A buyer will be expected to agree to an overage of 25% for 25 years for all renewable, residential and commercial development excluding agriculture and equestrian.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements, restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, whether referred to in these particulars or not.
A plan showing any public rights of way affecting the property is available from the selling agents.
Viewings
All viewings are strictly by appointment through Savills.
A rare opportunity to acquire an attractive and accessible block of agricultural land in a sought-after location within the South Downs National Park. The land offers considerable versatility, with potential to appeal to agricultural, amenity and natural capital buyers alike.
Julian HillProperty agent