Prime Grassland, Easton, Hampshire, Hampshire Guide price £490,000

Situation

The land is situated between the villages of Kings Worthy and Easton, approximately two and a half miles to the East of the City of Winchester. The total area to be sold measures some 73 acres, divided into two parcels of approximately 61 acres and 12 acres. Both parcels are bounded by established hedgerows, the larger parcel is fenced with stock proof fencing. Direct road access is available to the land from the public highway.
The location of the land is attractive. The surrounding area comprises arable land, permanent grassland and woodland. Easton village has a Church, public house and a thriving cricket club. Further, more extensive facilities can be found in Alresford and Winchester. Direct train services run regularly from Winchester to London Waterloo, the journey time is a little over one hour.
Predominantly classified as Grade 3, the farm’s soil is lime rich over chalk and limestone and is freely draining. It has been used by the present owner to operate a beef cattle enterprise. The 61 acre parcel has been down to temporary grassland for nine years and the twelve acre parcel for one year. A relatively steep sided valley runs through the centre of the 61 acre parcel, from North to South, however the land can be cultivated and crops harvested from it. Otherwise the landscape is gently undulating.

Description

Single Payment Scheme
The following entitlements will be transferred with the land.
Number (ha) Type Region
28.77 Normal Non SDA
Entry Level Scheme
The land is included in the above Environmental Stewardship Scheme, which commenced on 01/11/2010. Further details are available from the selling agents.
Town & Country Planning
The land falls under the administration of Winchester City Council. The current Local Plan for the area designates the land as Countryside. Easton Village and the surrounding area is designated as a Conservation Area. The land also falls within the South Downs National Park.
Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of planning issues and development opportunities for the land.

Accommodation

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety. To support biosecurity clean footwear and outer clothing must be worn.
Tenure and Possession
The property is offered Freehold.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, staves, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these Particulars or not.
A Restricted Byway forms the Northern boundary of the 61 acre parcel and the Southern boundary of the 12 acre parcel. A public footpath runs along the Northern boundary of the 12 acre parcel.
Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the vendors’ agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Neither the Vendor, nor their Agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries, or the ownership thereof, where not known.
Contract and Deposit
A 10% Deposit will be paid upon exchange of Contracts to the Vendor’s solicitors as Agents for the Vendor.

Directions

From Winchester : Take the B3047 East to Alresford. Pass through Abbots Worthy and continue on for approximately one mile. Pass over the M3 and take the next turning to the right for Easton (sign posted). Continue along this road for one mile, pass over the River Itchen and proceed into the village. Pass The Cricketers pub on the left hand side, go straight on and after a short distance turn right and up the hill. Pass the houses on the right hand side and the land is found further on on the right.