The Whole | Littleton Farm, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21

A strategically positioned residential and agricultural farm within easy reach of the historic city of Winchester.


Description

LOT 1 LITTLETON HOUSE AND GROUNDS - 107.13 ACRES

Littleton House
Situated at the heart of the farm, Littleton House is an unlisted Victorian/Edwardian, country house set within its formal garden and grounds. The house is accessed from a tree lined principal driveway, leading from Littleton Road, a through road between Crawley and Winchester, and arrives at the front of the house. The front door enters into a well-proportioned reception hall with wooden floors, an open fire and an ornate plaster work ceiling. The hall is well lit by the vaulted landing and skylight. The entrance hall gives access to the principal reception rooms, the dining room and the drawing room, each benefitting from views over the south gardens. A fitted and open plan kitchen, with a central island and AGA is connected to the dining room through a back hall. Accessed off the back hall is also a scullery, laundry room with a lift to the first floor, cloak room and side door.

The west wing includes a sitting room, cloakroom, study and a snooker room which leads through into the conservatory. The main staircase leads to the first floor landing and gives access to the principal bedroom suite which includes a large double bedroom, shower room and dressing room or additional bedroom beyond. There are a further four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry room.

Throughout the house the rooms are well lit and benefit from views of the garden and fields beyond.

On the first floor of the west wing is a self-contained flat with accommodation including a living room, a double bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. The flat has separate access via an external staircase to the rear of the house.

Annexe
The annexe extends from the northeastern wing of Littleton House. The ground floor accommodation comprises a sitting room, kitchen, dining room and study. On the first floor there are three generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Yard Cottage
The attractive brick and flint cottage is situated to the south of the courtyard. The ground floor features a combined sitting room, dining room and a well-equipped galley kitchen further maximises the efficiency of the space. Further storage is also available under the staircase.

On the first floor is a double bedroom and bathroom. The dressing room could serve as an additional bedroom.

The Estate Office And Garage
To the north of the courtyard is an ancillary brick and flint building previously used as the farm office and now used as garages and stores. The building includes stables which are currently used for storage.

Garden
The extensive and mature gardens are laid to the south and west of the house. Historically, the southern lawns featured a lawn tennis court. The western area of the garden features a croquet lawn, carefully maintained boxed hedges, a pond and flower beds. A well-tended kitchen garden; located to the rear of the farm office and garage, provides a source of fresh produce.

West View
The bungalow is accessed from Main Road and provides accommodation including two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and sitting room.

Land
The attractive farmland surrounds Littleton House and offers great amenity to the house. The land includes about 99 acres of level arable and pasture land and about 4 acres of woodland.

- DUTCH BARNS AND LAND WEST OF A272 - 260.31 ACRES

Situated east of Littleton House and West of the A272, the land includes eight fields, totalling228.72 acres of arable land, 26.07 acres of woodland and 5.52 acres of rough grazing land/misc. There are two redundant Dutch barns with a hard standing which could have development potential, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Lot 2 represents a significant longer term development opportunity, with excellent access off the A272 and A34 respectively. Close by there is an established solar development, EV charging station and AD plant. In light of this, the buyer will be expected to agree to an overage provision in the contract, the details of which can be found in the data room and from the selling agent.

3 - LOWER FARM COTTAGES AND FARMYARD - 2.79 ACRES
Lot 3 is a fantastic combination of residential and agricultural property, which could be developed for several uses, subject to gaining the necessary permissions.

1 & 2 Lower Farm Cottages
A pair of semi-detached, brick and flint cottages set within large gardens. 1 Lower Farm Cottage comprises an entrance hall, two receptions rooms, an open plan kitchen, a bathroom and porch. On the first floor are three bedrooms.

2 Lower Farm Cottage comprises a spacious sitting room, hall, kitchen, cloakroom, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

3 Lower Farm Cottage
A detached attractive brock and flint cottage, set in a large garden with a patio. 3 Lower Farm Cottage presents a spacious layout featuring an open-plan kitchen and large sitting room. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

While the house has an AOC in place at the moment, the vendor is prepared to commit to a statutory declaration which should facilitate a buyer being able to apply for this restriction to be lifted via a Certificate of Lawful Use.
All three cottages have the option to use one of the three shared garage spaces on the opposite side of the road entrance.

Littleton Farmyard
Little Farmyard consists of a range of concrete and steel framed agricultural farm buildings, which subject to the necessary consents could be repurposed. The steel and concrete framed barns were historically the hub for the whole farming operation, including grain stores, machinery and multi purpose barns as described on the block plan.

4 - BARE LAND SOUTH OF LITTLETON ROAD - 165.70 ACRES
The land is situated to the south west of the farm, totalling 160.90 acres of arable and pasture land and about 4.80 acres of woodland. The land is accessed from Littleton Road.

Location

Littleton Farm is located about a mile north of Littleton village and four miles north west of the cathedral city of Winchester in the county of Hampshire.
Littleton is a vibrant and popular village with multiple amenities, there is a pre school, a recreation ground, a church and a pub. Known for its stunning cathedral, excellent schools, and vibrant community, the historic city of Winchester offers a blend of rich heritage, sporting and recreational amenities. The train station offers a direct train service to London Waterloo. The rural area around Littleton Farm is renowned for its picturesque landscape and quaint villages.

Road The A34 runs north to south in close proximity to the eastern boundary of the farm. Allowing convenient access to the south and the midlands. The M3 and M4 motorways provide access into London.

Rail Winchester Station has a direct service to London Waterloo in under an hour. Alternatively, Newbury Station provides a fast train into Paddington, taking just over half an hour.

Air Southampton International Airport is a key hub airport for the south of England. Scheduled flights run from the airport to the major UK cities, the Channel Islands, and various international destinations.




Acreage: 536 Acres

Directions

Postcode
SO21 2QF

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Additional Info

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
The Whole – Farmland: The total area of arable land at Littleton Farm in all is about 488.5 acres. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales, the land lies over Andover 1 soils, known to be good, shallow, well drained and silty soils over chalk. The soils are classified as Grade 3 agricultural land.
Moreover, there are various areas of woodland and stewardship strips for wildlife and conservation purposes, that have been successfully implemented. A restricted byway and multiple other farm roads, provide convenient routes to the fields throughout the year.


The shoot: The shoot has always been “family run”, with a degree of involvement by students from Sparsholt College. Varying in size from 30 bird days to 300 bird days, the farm is capable of hosting circa 10 days in a typical season, between September and January. Recently the shoot has been run as a 170 bird day for 6 guns.

Woodland at Littleton Farm: The majority of the woodland at Littleton Farm was planted 30 years ago by the current owner of the farm.

Method of Sale: The freehold of Littleton Farm is offered for sale. In the event that individual parts of the estates are sold by private treaty, then the disposal will be solely in respect of the specific part of the estate discussed between the parties.

Lotting: The land is for sale as a whole or in 4 lots, as described and shown on the sale plan.

Designations: Littleton Farm is classified as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Development Overage: There is considerable development occurring between the eastern boundary of the farm and the A34. Therefore, an overage has been placed regarding the easternmost area shown hatched on the sale plan. Subject to planning, future changes to the land use may include solar, retail and distribution. In the event of implementation, or sale of part of or the whole of the property for a material development within a 30 year period, a payment is due to the sellers, being 30% of the enhanced value of the land less scheduled costs. Further details are available upon request.

Timber and Sporting Rights: Timber and sporting rights are included within the sale. At the point of sale all standing timber (not felled or stacked) are included in so far as they are owned.

Planning: Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning matters and development opportunities for any element of Littleton Farm to Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council.

Mineral Rights: Mineral rights for some areas of Lot 1 and 4 are owned by a third party. Further information can be provided by the vendor’s solicitor.

Local Authority: Hampshire County Council - tel: / Winchester City Council - tel:

Wayleaves Easements, 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 sale area are shown on the sale plan. Buyers of Lot 3 should be aware that the owners of Lot 2 will require a right of access for all times and all uses through the yard into the land.

Stewardship: A middle tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme is in place on the farm, the details of which can be shared upon request.

Fixtures and Fittings: Landlord’s fixtures and fitting are included as part of the sale.

Boundaries and Fencing: Neither the Vendor nor the Vendor’s Agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or their ownership thereof. The Purchaser(s) shall rely on their own inspections and as defined by the Land Registry title documents.

Viewing: Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with a Savills agent.