Property description
A marvellous opportunity to acquire a beautifully located agricultural field of 10.69 acres (4.33 hectares) with a long rural road frontage yet within 3.3 miles of Alton town centre.
Description
Offered with vacant possession upon completion, this single field is located within rolling Hampshire countryside between the villages of Beech, Bentworth and Medstead. Most recently used for arable/cereal, it could in the future be used for grazing. The access is via a wide farm gate in the North Eastern corner with a continuing long hedged road frontage, being on the Westerly side of Wivelrod Road, a broad verged section of a minor country lane. The field slopes to the West and includes a natural area within the far boundary set aside for environmental purposes containing badger setts.
The land enjoys superb views across neighbouring farmland and North Downs scenery towards the gliding centre of Lasham Airfield to the North. The small entrance section within the gateway to the North Eastern corner bordering the garden of The White House is subject to a right of way for agricultural purposes for the benefit of The White House.
Location
Wivelrod is a hamlet occupying high ground above Beech, a village to the West of Alton and consists of a scattering of high quality country homes and cottages with footpaths, equestrian establishments and Alton Abbey in the neighbourhood. It lies within the parish of Bentworth, a much revered village, and is one of the highest settlements in Hampshire at over 700 feet above sea level. Immediately to the West is Medstead, a thriving village with local shops, a church, an active social life, village pub and central green. The major towns of Alton, Basingstoke and Winchester are within reach, the foremost having high street shops, stores such as M&S and Waitrose, senior schools, a further education college, sports centre and train station (London Waterloo).
Local Authority
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Durford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX www.easthants.gov.uk Tel: 01730 266551
Directions
From Alton, take the A339 towards Basingstoke. Upon entering open countryside, turn left signposted Beech and Medstead and then fork first right, signposted Thedden and Wivelrod, up Snode Hill. Continue for just under 2 miles and the field is on the right in Wivelrod immediately after the pair of cottages and The White House on the right.
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