Wangfield Lane Curdridge, Southampton, SO32

An exceptional grassland smallholding that includes versatile traditional buildings, two residential bungalows, approximately 12.28 acres and single banked fishing rights on the River Hamble.

Introduction
Long Acres Farm is located in a private position off Wangfield Lane and can be accessed via a shared entry point, from which the farm has a right of way.

The farm includes two residential bungalows, a variety of farm buildings, and pastureland, all encompassing approximately 12.28 acres, with the inclusion of single banked fishing rights on the River Hamble.

The farm offers a promising opportunity to convert the farm buildings for alternative purposes, provided that the necessary planning conditions are satisfied.

Situation
Long Acres Farm is situated in a convenient location, 0.5 miles northwest of the village of Curdridge in Hampshire. Further away, the Cathedral City of Winchester lies approximately 14.4 miles to the north of the farm, while the port city of Southampton is about 8.6 miles to the west. Southampton offers a direct rail connection to London Waterloo and London Victoria, with an average travel time ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Winchester provides a direct service to London Waterloo, with travel times of less than an hour.

Spring Cottage
Spring Cottage is a three-bedroom detached bungalow that includes a spacious loft room. The cottage features a utility room, a kitchen/dining area, sitting rooms, and a bathroom, encompassing a total area of approximately 1667 square feet. Additionally, the property boasts a large rear garden and a concrete parking space at the front, which provides direct access to the farm buildings and the surrounding land.

Spring cottage is supplied with mains electricity and water, shares a septic tank with Cottage 2, and is equipped with oil-fired central heating.

Cottage 2
Cottage 2 is a detached bungalow featuring three bedrooms, built from brick and topped with a tiled roof, equipped with UPVc double glazed windows and rainwater goods. This bungalow is governed by an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The property is encircled by a garden with lawn to the east, south, and west sides, and it includes a spacious parking area located at the rear. The bungalow features a conservatory, separate dining room and WC, large L shaped kitchen, sitting room and large family bathroom. The bungalow extends to approximately 1558 sq ft and is serviced by mains electricity and water, a shared septic tank with Spring Cottage and oil-fired central heating.

The Farm Buildings
A comprehensive collection of conventional agricultural buildings covering around 31,478 sq ft (2924.49 sq m). These buildings present an excellent opportunity for conversion to different uses, pending the required planning approvals, or can be used for agricultural purposes.

Buildings 12 and 13 are currently let on a formal lease agreement.

The Land
The land encompasses around 9.12 acres divided into two distinct parcels, both designated as permanent pasture. The topography is gently undulating, with the northernmost parcel directly adjacent to the River Hamble. Access to the land is provided through the main farmstead, which can be reached from Wangfield Lane. The land is well-bordered by stock fencing and benefits from a mains water supply.

According to the Agricultural Land Classification map, the land is classified as Grade 3, with the soil composition being a blend of slowly permeable, seasonally wet, slightly acidic, base-rich loamy clay.

The land features roughly 304m of single banked fishing rights on the River Hamble.

Services
Mains water supply, private drainage (septic tank), mains electricity, oil fired central heating.

Designations
The farm is located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Local Authority
Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ. www.hants.gov.uk

Tenure: Freehold

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