Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18
£2,850,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
13,968,821 sq ft
1,297,747 sq m
Description
The Land at Cow Down Farm comprises a block of productive farmland in large farmable parcels. With access via a series of tracks from the B2146 the land includes a wooded copse and assorted shelter belts.
In all extending to 320.68 acres (129.77 ha)
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Location
The land lies north of the village of Compton and south west of the National Trusts Uppark House. Compton is a quiet village in West Sussex between Petersfield (6 miles) and Chichester (8 miles) which both offer a full range of amenities.
Land
Currently in an arable rotation the land extends to about 307 acres (124 ha) and is located in large enclosures suitable for modern farming. A crop has been harvested in the 2025 year and the land is now in stubbles. A mixed mainly deciduous copse lies on the southerly boundary and extends to about 11.55 acres (4.68 ha).
Undulating gently and served by a series of tracks with hedged or wooded boundaries to the majority of fields. Classified as grade 3 it is a mix of loamy, lime rich soils over chalk or limestone, well suited to its current use.
Method of Sale
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession.
Environmental Schemes
We are not aware that the land is entered in any schemes.
Designations
The land sits within the South Downs National Park and within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Holdover, Early Entry & Ingoing Valuation
The land is in stubbles, early entry may be allowed at the purchasers own risk.
Services
Piped water appears to have historically been connected in places but we have no further information on the source or metering. Electricity wayleaves cross the land in places but we are not aware of a connection being present.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves, from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether specifically referred to or not.
Purchasers should note that a number of footpaths and bridleways cross the property in places, often (but not entirely) following existing tracks.
Health & Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agents nor vendor takes responsibility.
VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any lot or part of the property or entitlements become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable) by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
Sporting, mineral and timber rights are included within the sale where available.
Local Authorities
West Sussex County Council
Viewings
Parties may view the land unaccompanied with the details to hand, on prior notification to the selling agent.
Directions
From Compton village head north on the B4216 for about 1 mile past Little Green Academy on your right hand side. After a further ¼ mile bear left on the right hand corner onto a track signposted Public Bridleway and Hucksholt Farm where after 150m there is a confluence of tracks being the start of the core access.
Health & Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agents nor vendor takes responsibility.
VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any lot or part of the property or entitlements become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable) by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
Sporting, mineral and timber rights are included within the sale where available.
Local Authorities
West Sussex County Council
Viewings
Parties may view the land unaccompanied with the details to hand, on prior notification to the selling agent.
In all extending to 320.68 acres (129.77 ha)
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Location
The land lies north of the village of Compton and south west of the National Trusts Uppark House. Compton is a quiet village in West Sussex between Petersfield (6 miles) and Chichester (8 miles) which both offer a full range of amenities.
Land
Currently in an arable rotation the land extends to about 307 acres (124 ha) and is located in large enclosures suitable for modern farming. A crop has been harvested in the 2025 year and the land is now in stubbles. A mixed mainly deciduous copse lies on the southerly boundary and extends to about 11.55 acres (4.68 ha).
Undulating gently and served by a series of tracks with hedged or wooded boundaries to the majority of fields. Classified as grade 3 it is a mix of loamy, lime rich soils over chalk or limestone, well suited to its current use.
Method of Sale
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession.
Environmental Schemes
We are not aware that the land is entered in any schemes.
Designations
The land sits within the South Downs National Park and within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Holdover, Early Entry & Ingoing Valuation
The land is in stubbles, early entry may be allowed at the purchasers own risk.
Services
Piped water appears to have historically been connected in places but we have no further information on the source or metering. Electricity wayleaves cross the land in places but we are not aware of a connection being present.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves, from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether specifically referred to or not.
Purchasers should note that a number of footpaths and bridleways cross the property in places, often (but not entirely) following existing tracks.
Health & Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agents nor vendor takes responsibility.
VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any lot or part of the property or entitlements become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable) by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
Sporting, mineral and timber rights are included within the sale where available.
Local Authorities
West Sussex County Council
Viewings
Parties may view the land unaccompanied with the details to hand, on prior notification to the selling agent.
Directions
From Compton village head north on the B4216 for about 1 mile past Little Green Academy on your right hand side. After a further ¼ mile bear left on the right hand corner onto a track signposted Public Bridleway and Hucksholt Farm where after 150m there is a confluence of tracks being the start of the core access.
Health & Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agents nor vendor takes responsibility.
VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any lot or part of the property or entitlements become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable) by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
Sporting, mineral and timber rights are included within the sale where available.
Local Authorities
West Sussex County Council
Viewings
Parties may view the land unaccompanied with the details to hand, on prior notification to the selling agent.
Brochures
ParticularsCompton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Rowlands Castle Station4.0 miles
- Petersfield Station4.8 miles
Notes
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