A rare opportunity to purchase a fine block of land extending to 22.50 acres (9.11 hectares) available as whole. The land is predominantly flat permanent pasture and includes two buildings. Due to its unique shape it has previously been used as an airfield and in recent years has been grazed by horses . On the market for the first time in many years, the land is enclosed by mature hedgerows and fences. Located near to the village of Hook, the land is within easy access of the M3 Motorway with links to Basingstoke, Farnborough and London. The railway station at Hook provides a direct link to London.
The land is situated approximately just outside Hook. Approximately 6.5 miles to the west of Basingstoke, and 4.5 miles east of Fleet. A location plan may be found at the end of these sales particulars.
Access to the property is gained through a gate at the end of Holt Lane, a single track road leading to the A30. The property has the benefit of a right of access across the neighbouring Bartley Heath SSSI through which Holt Lane travels.
Interested parties are advised to undertake their own enquiries regarding service connections and utilities. It is understood that mains water and electric are currently connected.
Buildings
The two buildings on the property are as follows:
Aircraft Hanger: 150ft x 30ft (46m x 9m) - Concrete blockwork walls and concrete floor. Four bays of which one is enclosed by metal doors to the front. The other bays are open fronted.
Agricultural Barn and Lean To: 60ft x 93ft (18m x 28m) - Timber clad, concrete framed barn with concrete floor and concrete blockwork walls. Open to one side.
Wayleaves, Easements and Third Party Rights
There are no public rights of way across the land. A low voltage electricity pole is situated in the eastern corner of the property which we understand supplies the property.
Timber, Minerals and Sporting Rights
The timber, mineral and sporting rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Tenure
The freehold interest with vacant possession of the land is being offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.
Planning
The land is situated within the administrative boundaries of Hart District Council. There is the potential to create alternative uses to residential or commercial, subject to the usual planning consents.
There is the opportunity for possible carbon capture or Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) offsetting, bearing in mind the strategic location of the land.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with regard to planning.
Overage Clause / Uplift Clause
The Vendor will not consider any “subject to planning” offers, option agreements or land promotion agreements. There will be no overage clause on the land.
Local Authority
Hart District Council
Civic Offices, Harlington Way,
Fleet GU51 4AE
T: 01252 622122
https://www.hart.gov.uk
Viewings
The Property may be viewed during daylight hours strictly by appointment only. We require that you register your interest with us in the first instance.
Persons entering the land on foot do so at their 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 John Strickland
T: 01256 327711
E: fhodge@simmonsandsons.com
E: jstrickland@simmonsandsons.com