Warren Farm, Crawley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PW | Property for sale | Savills
227.03 Ha(561 Ac)
Guide price £7,500,000(241.316.374.103 ₫)

Warren FarmCrawley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2PW

  • Freehold
House
227.03 Ha (561 Ac)

Key features

  • Modern grain store with 1,600 tonne capacity, and machinery store
  • Four cottages offering staff accommodation or varied income opportunities
  • Further former agricultural buildings with development potential (STP)
  • Attractive ring fenced arable land
  • For sale as a whole
  • An attractive five bedroom house - may be available by separate negotiation

A prime ringfenced arable farm with a range of agricultural buildings

About this property

  • WARREN FARM
    An attractive farm extending to just over 561.67 acres (227 hectares) adjacent to the idyllic Hampshire village of Crawley. The farm is in a single ring fence with a network of internal farm tracks as well as numerous points of access direct from public roads. The land is a mix of arable and woodland. At the northern end of the farm is the site of a grass airstrip.
    There is a row of four, former farmworkers cottages, located close to the farm buildings, all let on assured short-hold tenancies (AST).
    The modern grain stores is capable of holding about 1,600 tonnes and is equipped with a stirrers and drying facilities. As well as the grain store there is a lean to machinery store.

    WARREN COTTAGES
    The cottages are all occupied and let on assured short-hold tenancies (ASTs). The cottages are located in a prime location on the edge of Crawley, which is renowned for being one of Hampshire's most charming villages. The Fox public house is extremely well known in the area.

    1 & 2 Warren Cottage:
    Entrance hall, living room, kitchen, dining room, rear porch, upstairs bathroom and 2 bedrooms

    3 & 4 Warren Cottage:
    Entrance hall, living room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and 3 bedrooms

    Warren House
    An immaculate five-bedroom farmhouse with 60 acres of woodland, in a private setting may also available by separate negotiation.

    FARM AND LAND AT WARREN FARM
    Previously run as part of a pig farming operation, the land is currently farmed under a Contract Farming Agreement (CFA).

    The land comprises 561.67 acres of extensive arable fields with established hedgerows and mature woodland. A byway runs along the northern boundary. Additionally, Barton Airfield; located in the north eastern corner, is leased on a rolling lease.
    The farm extends to 561.67 acres, of which 378.52 acres are arable and 147.47 acres acres are woodland. The remaining area is used for the airstrip and small pasture fields.

    Warren Farm Yard
    An excellent modern grain store, that was built in the mid-1990s. The store has capacity for 1600 tonnes, which is enough to cater for the whole farm during a typical harvest. The grain store is fitted with stirrers and on-floor drying, which negates any double handling of grain. Movable discharge spouts efficiently fill the barn, maximising space.

    Additional Buildings
    There are a further 2 former yards, situated central and to the south of the land comprising pole barns and areas of concrete hard standing.

    Airstrip
    On the northern periphery of the farm, is an area where a grass airstrip has been established with a Nissen hut. The tenants have a number of temporary aircraft hangers on the site currently.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

A rare opportunity to purchase a well connected, ringfenced arable farm, with a range of barns and buildings.

Geoffrey JonesProperty agent

Local information

  • Warren Farm is situated half a mile north east of the picturesque village of Crawley and six miles north west of the cathedral city of Winchester in the county of Hampshire. Crawley provides local amenities including a pub, Church and Cricket Club. Known for its stunning cathedral, excellent schools, and vibrant community, the historic city of Winchester offers a blend of rich heritage, sporting and recreational amenities. The train station offers a direct train service to London Waterloo. The rural area around Warren Farm is renowned for its picturesque landscape and quaint villages.
  • Road The A34 runs north to south in close proximity to the eastern boundary of the farm. Allowing convenient access to the south and the midlands. The M3 and M4 motorways provide access into London.
  • Rail Winchester Station has a direct service to London Waterloo in under an hour. Alternatively, Newbury Station provides a fast train into Paddington, taking just over half an hour.
  • Air Southampton International Airport is a key hub airport for the south of England. Scheduled flights run from the airport to the major UK cities, the Channel Islands, and various international destinations.

Additional information

  • GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
  • Development Overage: In the event of development/change of use of the area hatched on the plan, the seller will be entitled to 30% of the net enhanced value for a period of 30 years from completion. Such payment to be made upon implementation of the development or sale.
  • Stewardship: A middle tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme is in place on the farm, the details of which can be shared upon request.
  • Method of Sale: The freehold of Warren Farm is offered for sale. In the event that individual parts of the estates are sold by private treaty, then the disposal will be solely in respect of the specific part of the estate discussed between the parties.
  • Designations and Restrictions: Warren Farm is classified as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. There are multiple Tumuli and Barrows across the farm which are of historical interest.
  • Timber and Sporting Rights: Timber and sporting rights are included within the sale. At the point of sale all standing timber (not felled or stacked) are included in so far as they are owned.
  • Mineral Rights: Mineral rights for some areas are owned by a third party. Further information can be provided by the vendor's solicitor.
  • Soil Type: According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales, the land lies over Andover 1 soils, known to be good, shallow, well drained and silty soils over chalk. The soils are classified as Grade 3 agricultural land.
  • Planning: Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning matters and development opportunities for any element of Warren Farm to Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council.
  • Local Authority: Hampshire County Council - tel: 03005 551389 / Winchester City Council - tel: 01962 840222
  • Fixtures and Fittings: Landlord's fixtures and fitting are included as part of the sale.
  • Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way: The property is sold subject to and with benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including rights of way, supply, drainage, water, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all wayleaves whether referred to or not. Public rights of way that cross the sale area are shown on the sale plan.
  • Boundaries and Fencing: Neither the Vendor nor the Vendor's Agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or their ownership thereof. The Purchaser(s) shall rely on their own inspections and as defined by the Land Registry title documents.
  • Viewings: Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with a Savills agent.
  • Directions: Postcode SO21 2PW What3Words 1-4 Warren Cottages: ///twitching.event.erupts Warren Farm Yard: ///drifting.skate.beads What3words gives every 3m x 3m square in the world a unique three-word address. This one describes the precise entrance to Warren Farm.
  • EPC Rating: E