Land at Steeles Farm, Cross Lane, RG20 9ST

An opportunity to acquire 1.25 hectares (3.09 acres) of land that has recently been sown to grass. The land has previously been managed and worked as part of a local dairy farm. The land has the potential for diversification (subject to planning permission). Mature hedgerows and livestock-proof fencing encompass most of the property. The eastern boundary is not defined on the ground. The land is Grade 3 with freely draining soils and slopes southwards.

Access and Services

The property is accessed directly off Cross Lane via a recently established metalled entrance. The property currently has no water or electrical connection. Eventual purchasers are to make their own enquiries relating to services.

 

Timber, Minerals and Sporting Rights

It is understood that the timber, minerals and sporting rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

 

Wayleaves, Easements and Third Party Rights

There are no public rights of way crossing the land. We are not aware of any easements or wayleaves over the land.

Local Authority

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council

01256 844844

www.Basingstoke.gov.uk

 

Planning

The property is situated within the administrative boundaries of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

The land is situated within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and part of the land lies within the Ashmansworth Conservation Area.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority. 

 

Conditions

1) Overage/Uplift Clause

The vendor will not consider any "subject to planning" offers, option agreements or promotion agreements.

The land is sold subject to an overage of 20% of any uplift in value generated by a planning consent for  residential development.

2) Fencing

The eventual purchaser will be responsible for erecting a livestock proof fence along the eastern boundary at their own costs.

Directions

From the North: On the A34, take the exit to Highclere/Wash Common. At Wash Water Junction, take the third exit onto the A343. Continue on the A343 for approximately 4 miles and then turn right onto Cross Lane. After approximately 0.5 miles, the destination is on your left.

From the South: On the A34, take the exit towards Whitchurch/Litchfield. At the junction, turn left towards Woodcott and Dunley. Continue on this road for approximately 4 miles and then turn left onto the A343. After 0.2 miles turn right onto Cross Lane and the destination is 0.5 miles on the left.

W3W: hamster.prone.gravitate

 

Viewings

The property may be viewed in daylight hours by persons holding a set of these particulars. Please register your interest prior to viewing the property.

The property may be viewed on foot at your  own risk. Neither Simmons & Sons nor the landowner accept any liability for any consequential injury to persons within the property howsoever caused.

Contact

Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP

12 Wote Street

Basingstoke

RG21 7NW

Fergus Hodge or Jack Thurley

01256 327711

E: fhodge@simmonsandsons.com

E: jthurley@simmonsandsons.com

W: http://www.simmonsandsons.com

Date of Particulars: 1^st July 2025