Property description
CHAIN-FREE SALE Seldom available, an opportunity to acquire a 0.46 acre (0.186 hectare) paddock with a long road frontage on the rural outskirts of this revered Hampshire village. A further larger paddock may also be available *.
Description
The paddock gently slopes, has recently been re-fenced and re-gated with 2 galvanised metal farm gates and lies to the side of Hunters End, one of an individual pair of post-war semi-detached houses to the East of the land. The frontage considerably exceeds 300' to Ashley Road, a metalled country lane connecting the village of Bentworth with Lower and Upper Wield. Enjoying a gently elevated location within the North Downs, the paddock looks towards Ashley Farm and claims farmland views across a dry valley towards South Lease Copse and Bradley Wood. There is a network of footpaths, bridleways and byways in the area. Lying within this tract of fine Hampshire countryside, the immediate neighbourhood has a small number of individual and character homes including Ashley Farm.
Location
Within a mile, the highly esteemed village of Bentworth has a history dating back towards the Domesday Book having been part of the Royal estate of Odiham and includes Medieval buildings such as St Mary's Church and Hall Farm House. The more recent claim to fame is commemorated by an Olympic Gold postbox. The meadow lies to the North West of the village. The central village area is occupied by the church, primary school and village hall. The village lists the Sun and Star inns, a delightful small village green, private cricket pitch and local societies including a gardeners club among its attributes. London is accessible via the M3 junction 5 and rail connections to Waterloo are available from Basingstoke and Alton, the latter being within 6 miles. Alton has High Street shops, M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's stores, education establishments including a college, a sports centre and library. The area also has several golf courses, Lord Wandsworth College and gliding at Lasham. Winchester is within 17 miles.
Local Authority
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Durford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EX. www.easthants.gov.uk. Tel: 01730 266551.
NB
1. A further paddock of 1.2 acres (0.487 hectare) may be available for a simultaneous purchase at a price guide of £65,000, i.e. aggregate price guide £115,000. Chain-Free Sale. This paddock is located to the East of Field Cottage, the other semi-detached house of the pair, i.e. adjoining Hunters End. A separate brochure is available upon request.2. Interested parties are requested to respect the privacy of the owners of Field Cottage and Hunters End, who are not the owners of either paddock.3. Our vendor client reserves the right to apply a covenant relating to any development of the land in the future.4. Photographs shown may include local Bentworth scenes.
Directions
From Alton, take the A339 towards Basingstoke for about 3 miles. Then turn left signposted Bentworth, proceeding up the hill passing the Sun Inn to the 'T' Junction in the village. With extreme care, turn right and after passing Glebe Fields, the close on the left, turn next left (Drury Lane). Upon reaching the crossroads, proceed ahead for 0.75 mile where the paddock is on the right directly after Field Cottage and Hunters End, i.e. opposite Ashley Cottage.
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