Land For Sale £2,275,000
Description
The delightfully located Vicars Hill Farm comes to the market for the first time in over sixty years providing a rare opportunity to purchase a unique property in a wonderful rural location. The property comprises 79 acres of land, an elevated three bedroom detached farmhouse with views overlooking the Lymington River and a range of traditional and modern farm buildings.
Lot 1 – Farmhouse, Buildings and land
Originally a much smaller cottage the detached brick built property has been extended over the years and now comprises three bedrooms sitting in grounds of approximately quarter of an acre. The house is accessed directly from School Lane over a privately owned driveway in an unspoilt elevated setting with glorious views over the Lymington River which is a nature haven for many species including otters and kingfishers. The accommodation is laid out over two floors, all principal rooms can be seen in the floorplan. Solar panels on the roof of the house were installed in 2011 and 2014. There are gardens to both the front and rear and a triple garage included within part of an agricultural building opposite the property.
Farm Buildings
The range of farm buildings comprise a mixture of traditional brick buildings under a slate roof set in a courtyard formation alongside some more modern buildings. The farm was originally a dairy farm and the building were used for this purpose but in more recent times some of the buildings and yard areas have been used for boat storage.
The buildings and yard area include:
• A dilapidated poultry building
• A timber framed fully enclosed building with concrete floor
• A concrete framed building with part concrete floor
• A fully enclosed concrete building with concrete floor and roller door
• A range of traditional brick buildings under a slate tiled roof and concrete floors, some parts are split level
• A further concrete framed building with the end bay accommodating the triple garage.
Land
Situated to the north of the house and buildings the land is a single parcel of grazing land and small area of woodland amounting to approximately 1.55 acres
Lots 2 and 3
Each of these relatively flat areas of land directly adjoin School Lane on the eastern boundary. Both lots have their own independent access from the highway.
Lot 4
Totalling 22 acres of permanent grassland with one point of access onto Undershore Road. The land was originally parkland when the adjoining school was a private dwelling but in more recent years has been used for grazing and haymaking. On its western boundary the land adjoins the Lymington Reedbeds Nature Reserve and has some small areas of copse.
Lot 5
These 28 acres of marsh are divided by the Lymington River and provide a natural habitat for many wildlife species. The land is accessible from the north along Shallow Lane and has
fantastic wildlife and amenity value. The area of marsh is so notable for its environmental benefit that it falls within the Solent and Southampton ramsar Site, the Lymington River reedbeds sssi and a Special Protection Area.
Services
Farmhouse - mains water and electric. Originally oil-fired central heating however a new boiler would need to be installed. A purchaser will also be responsible for installing a new sewage treatment plant for the property. Mains water and electricity is available to some of the buildings and land.
Council Tax
The property is assessed for Council Tax purposes according to the Local Authority as Band G.
Planning
The current use of the farm buildings is agricultural although there may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and the entitlements can be made available to the purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for meeting the agent’s costs incurred in completing any necessary transfer of these.
Vicars Hill Farm is situated just two miles outside the Georgian market town of Lymington, famous for its sailing history. Local amenities within the town include a number of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and a hospital. A car ferry service to the Isle of Wight operates a regular timetable whilst Lymington Town railway station offers a service to London Waterloo with a change at Brockenhurst.
The property falls within the boundary of the New Forest National Park which boasts beautiful scenery and opportunities for a wide range of country pursuits including walking and riding. The M27 is accessible from the Cadnam Interchange located just 12 miles to the north providing connection to London via the M3.<br/><br/>
The delightfully located Vicars Hill Farm comes to the market for the first time in over sixty years providing a rare opportunity to purchase a unique property in a wonderful rural location. The property comprises 79 acres of land, an elevated three bedroom detached farmhouse with views overlooking the Lymington River and a range of traditional and modern farm buildings.
Lot 1 – Farmhouse, Buildings and land
Originally a much smaller cottage the detached brick built property has been extended over the years and now comprises three bedrooms sitting in grounds of approximately quarter of an acre. The house is accessed directly from School Lane over a privately owned driveway in an unspoilt elevated setting with glorious views over the Lymington River which is a nature haven for many species including otters and kingfishers. The accommodation is laid out over two floors, all principal rooms can be seen in the floorplan. Solar panels on the roof of the house were installed in 2011 and 2014. There are gardens to both the front and rear and a triple garage included within part of an agricultural building opposite the property.
Farm Buildings
The range of farm buildings comprise a mixture of traditional brick buildings under a slate roof set in a courtyard formation alongside some more modern buildings. The farm was originally a dairy farm and the building were used for this purpose but in more recent times some of the buildings and yard areas have been used for boat storage.
The buildings and yard area include:
• A dilapidated poultry building
• A timber framed fully enclosed building with concrete floor
• A concrete framed building with part concrete floor
• A fully enclosed concrete building with concrete floor and roller door
• A range of traditional brick buildings under a slate tiled roof and concrete floors, some parts are split level
• A further concrete framed building with the end bay accommodating the triple garage.
Land
Situated to the north of the house and buildings the land is a single parcel of grazing land and small area of woodland amounting to approximately 1.55 acres
Lots 2 and 3
Each of these relatively flat areas of land directly adjoin School Lane on the eastern boundary. Both lots have their own independent access from the highway.
Lot 4
Totalling 22 acres of permanent grassland with one point of access onto Undershore Road. The land was originally parkland when the adjoining school was a private dwelling but in more recent years has been used for grazing and haymaking. On its western boundary the land adjoins the Lymington Reedbeds Nature Reserve and has some small areas of copse.
Lot 5
These 28 acres of marsh are divided by the Lymington River and provide a natural habitat for many wildlife species. The land is accessible from the north along Shallow Lane and has
fantastic wildlife and amenity value. The area of marsh is so notable for its environmental benefit that it falls within the Solent and Southampton ramsar Site, the Lymington River reedbeds sssi and a Special Protection Area.
Services
Farmhouse - mains water and electric. Originally oil-fired central heating however a new boiler would need to be installed. A purchaser will also be responsible for installing a new sewage treatment plant for the property. Mains water and electricity is available to some of the buildings and land.
Council Tax
The property is assessed for Council Tax purposes according to the Local Authority as Band G.
Planning
The current use of the farm buildings is agricultural although there may be scope for prospective purchasers to consider alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and the entitlements can be made available to the purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for meeting the agent’s costs incurred in completing any necessary transfer of these.
Vicars Hill Farm is situated just two miles outside the Georgian market town of Lymington, famous for its sailing history. Local amenities within the town include a number of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and a hospital. A car ferry service to the Isle of Wight operates a regular timetable whilst Lymington Town railway station offers a service to London Waterloo with a change at Brockenhurst.
The property falls within the boundary of the New Forest National Park which boasts beautiful scenery and opportunities for a wide range of country pursuits including walking and riding. The M27 is accessible from the Cadnam Interchange located just 12 miles to the north providing connection to London via the M3.<br/><br/>
