Land For Sale £7,000,000
Agricultural and residential opportunity in the Cranborne Chase AONB with outstanding views and substantial investment or development potential
Description
Croucheston Down Farm takes access from a long private driveway off the A354 between Martin Drove End and Coombe Bissett. The property is ring fenced, with each property privately situated and enjoying far reaching views across the surrounding countryside. At its heart lies Croucheston Down Farmhouse, a south facing four bedroom dwelling of brick and flint construction, converted from an agricultural building by the current owners in 1985. Behind the farmhouse, with their own private driveway and parking, lie 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages, a pair of brick built, semi-detached properties with three and four bedrooms respectively. To the left of the driveway, in a secluded position away from the farmhouse and cottages, lies Croucheston Down Bungalow, a four bedroom property well suited to redevelopment. At the end of the driveway, with separate access lies Trinity House, a four bedroom brick built property in need of some modernisation but with potential to be a wonderful family home. 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages, Croucheston Down Bungalow and Trinity House are offered to market subject to existing, Assured Shorthold Tenancies. The property has significant investment potential or, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents, opportunity for development.
The land at Croucheston Down Farm extends to approximately 256.36 acres (103.74 hectares) of predominantly arable land, with a small block of amenity woodland on the western boundary.
Croucheston Down Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in 5 lots. Please contact the agent for more details.
Lot 1: Croucheston Down Farmhouse set in approximately 16.63 acres (6.73 hectares) of land.
Lot 2: 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages set in approximately 3.53 acres (1.43 hectares) of land.
Lot 3: Croucheston Down Bungalow set in approximately 22.21 acres (8.99 hectares) of land.
Lot 4: Trinity House set in approximately 1.99 acres (0.81 hectares) of land.
Lot 5: Land at Croucheston Down Farm extending to approximately 212.00 acres (85.74 hectares).
Location
Croucheston Down Farm occupies an elevated position in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with far reaching views towards the south coast and the Isle of Wight. The property is located close to the popular Chalke Valley villages of Broad Chalke, Bowerchalke and Coombe Bissett and lies just eight miles from the Cathedral City of Salisbury. The surrounding villages offer a range of local facilities, including a number of highly regarded public houses, and each June they play host to the popular Chalke Valley History Festival. Salisbury offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts, and recreational facilities with direct trains to London Waterloo in 1 hour 23 minutes. The area is renowned for its excellent choice of private and state schools. Salisbury has a number of excellent state school options including two well regarded grammar schools and Burgate School near Fordingbridge has a very good reputation. Broad Chalke has an Ofsted rated outstanding primary school.
Acreage: 256.36 Acres
Additional Info
Method of Sale and Tenure: The freehold of Croucheston Down Farm is offered for sale by private treaty subject to Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements at 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages, Croucheston Down Bungalow and Trinity House.
Services: Croucheston Down Farmhouse: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. Croucheston Down Bungalow: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. Trinity House: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. *Please note the purchaser will be responsible for installing a new water supply system within 18 months of completion.
Energy Performance Certificates: Croucheston Down Farmhouse: D. 1 Croucheston Cottages: E. 2 Croucheston Cottages: D. Croucheston Down Bungalow: D. Trintiy House: D.
Local Authority: Wiltshire District Council:[use Contact Agent Button]. .
Designations:The property falls within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. A bowl barrow lying in the northern most field is designated as a Scheduled Monument and a roman road is known to cross the proeprty.
Council Tax: Croucheston Down Farmhouse: D. 1 Croucheston Down Cottages: B. 2 Croucheston Down Cottages : B. Croucheston Down Bungalow: D. Trinity House: E.
Town and Country Planning: Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for any element of Croucheston Down Farm directly to Wiltshire County Council.
Mineral and Sporting Rights: The mineral, sporting and timber rights, in so far as they are owned are included in the sale.
Basic Payment Scheme: Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included in the sale.
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way:
The property is sold subject to and with benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including rights of way, supply, drainage, water, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all wayleaves whether referred to or not. Public rights of way that cross the property are shown on the sale plan. Should the property be sold in Lots, access rights and maintenance obligations will be granted to enable each party to enter their own land.
Environmental Schemes: The land is entered into an Entry Level plus Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Agreement terminating on the 31st August 2028. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Fixtures and Fittings: Those items mentioned in these sales particulars, including fitted carpets and curtains, are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and other furnishings are expressly excluded.
Solicitors: Wilsons LLP, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SB
Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspections.
VAT:Should any sale or any other part of the Estate or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser(s) in addition to the contract price.
Postcode:Croucheston Down Farmhouse: SP5 5RF. Croucheston Down Cottages: SP5 5RF. Croucheston Down Bungalow: SP5 5RE. Trinity House: SP5 5RD.
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Description
Croucheston Down Farm takes access from a long private driveway off the A354 between Martin Drove End and Coombe Bissett. The property is ring fenced, with each property privately situated and enjoying far reaching views across the surrounding countryside. At its heart lies Croucheston Down Farmhouse, a south facing four bedroom dwelling of brick and flint construction, converted from an agricultural building by the current owners in 1985. Behind the farmhouse, with their own private driveway and parking, lie 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages, a pair of brick built, semi-detached properties with three and four bedrooms respectively. To the left of the driveway, in a secluded position away from the farmhouse and cottages, lies Croucheston Down Bungalow, a four bedroom property well suited to redevelopment. At the end of the driveway, with separate access lies Trinity House, a four bedroom brick built property in need of some modernisation but with potential to be a wonderful family home. 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages, Croucheston Down Bungalow and Trinity House are offered to market subject to existing, Assured Shorthold Tenancies. The property has significant investment potential or, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents, opportunity for development.
The land at Croucheston Down Farm extends to approximately 256.36 acres (103.74 hectares) of predominantly arable land, with a small block of amenity woodland on the western boundary.
Croucheston Down Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in 5 lots. Please contact the agent for more details.
Lot 1: Croucheston Down Farmhouse set in approximately 16.63 acres (6.73 hectares) of land.
Lot 2: 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages set in approximately 3.53 acres (1.43 hectares) of land.
Lot 3: Croucheston Down Bungalow set in approximately 22.21 acres (8.99 hectares) of land.
Lot 4: Trinity House set in approximately 1.99 acres (0.81 hectares) of land.
Lot 5: Land at Croucheston Down Farm extending to approximately 212.00 acres (85.74 hectares).
Location
Croucheston Down Farm occupies an elevated position in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with far reaching views towards the south coast and the Isle of Wight. The property is located close to the popular Chalke Valley villages of Broad Chalke, Bowerchalke and Coombe Bissett and lies just eight miles from the Cathedral City of Salisbury. The surrounding villages offer a range of local facilities, including a number of highly regarded public houses, and each June they play host to the popular Chalke Valley History Festival. Salisbury offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts, and recreational facilities with direct trains to London Waterloo in 1 hour 23 minutes. The area is renowned for its excellent choice of private and state schools. Salisbury has a number of excellent state school options including two well regarded grammar schools and Burgate School near Fordingbridge has a very good reputation. Broad Chalke has an Ofsted rated outstanding primary school.
Acreage: 256.36 Acres
Additional Info
Method of Sale and Tenure: The freehold of Croucheston Down Farm is offered for sale by private treaty subject to Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements at 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages, Croucheston Down Bungalow and Trinity House.
Services: Croucheston Down Farmhouse: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. 1 & 2 Croucheston Down Cottages: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. Croucheston Down Bungalow: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. Trinity House: Private water*, oil central heating, private drainage. *Please note the purchaser will be responsible for installing a new water supply system within 18 months of completion.
Energy Performance Certificates: Croucheston Down Farmhouse: D. 1 Croucheston Cottages: E. 2 Croucheston Cottages: D. Croucheston Down Bungalow: D. Trintiy House: D.
Local Authority: Wiltshire District Council:[use Contact Agent Button]. .
Designations:The property falls within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. A bowl barrow lying in the northern most field is designated as a Scheduled Monument and a roman road is known to cross the proeprty.
Council Tax: Croucheston Down Farmhouse: D. 1 Croucheston Down Cottages: B. 2 Croucheston Down Cottages : B. Croucheston Down Bungalow: D. Trinity House: E.
Town and Country Planning: Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for any element of Croucheston Down Farm directly to Wiltshire County Council.
Mineral and Sporting Rights: The mineral, sporting and timber rights, in so far as they are owned are included in the sale.
Basic Payment Scheme: Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included in the sale.
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way:
The property is sold subject to and with benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including rights of way, supply, drainage, water, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all wayleaves whether referred to or not. Public rights of way that cross the property are shown on the sale plan. Should the property be sold in Lots, access rights and maintenance obligations will be granted to enable each party to enter their own land.
Environmental Schemes: The land is entered into an Entry Level plus Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Agreement terminating on the 31st August 2028. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Fixtures and Fittings: Those items mentioned in these sales particulars, including fitted carpets and curtains, are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and other furnishings are expressly excluded.
Solicitors: Wilsons LLP, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SB
Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspections.
VAT:Should any sale or any other part of the Estate or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser(s) in addition to the contract price.
Postcode:Croucheston Down Farmhouse: SP5 5RF. Croucheston Down Cottages: SP5 5RF. Croucheston Down Bungalow: SP5 5RE. Trinity House: SP5 5RD.
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Viewing: Viewings are strictly by appointment through Savills.
