Pains Hill, Lockerley, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51

Curlews Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly versatile rural property occupying a private yet accessible position within the Test Valley. Approximately 2.67 acres.

Description

Summary
The property combines a four-bedroom house requiring modernisation with two successful holiday cottages, providing established income and the opportunity for further enhancement. In addition, the holding benefits from a partially completed development for two further holiday cottages together with separate planning permission for office accommodation, creating significant scope for income generation, business use and future growth.

Whether seeking a home with ancillary income, a lifestyle property or a project with considerable development potential, Curlews Farm offers an exciting opportunity in a sought-after Hampshire location.

Principle House
The main house is situated towards the rear of the holding, enjoying a private setting with views across the surrounding countryside.

The property provides comfortable four-bedroom accommodation and offers an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to modernise and reconfigure to suit their own requirements, subject to any necessary consents. The elevated position and mature surroundings create an attractive and peaceful environment, whilst the property's layout offers versatility for both permanent occupation
and lifestyle use.

Outside, the house is complemented by established gardens together with a swimming pool, which currently services the holiday accommodation, providing an excellent space for relaxation, entertaining and enjoying the rural setting.

Income & Development Potential
One of the highlights of Curlews Farm is the exceptional range of income-generating and development opportunities available within the holding.

The property currently benefits from two established holiday cottages which provide an existing income stream and complement the principal dwelling. In addition, a substantial building has been partly developed to facilitate the creation
of two further holiday cottages, offering purchasers the opportunity to expand the existing holiday accommodation business and further enhance the property's earning capacity, or subject to planning, convert into the principal residence.

The holding also benefits from planning permission for office accommodation situated close to the property's entrance, creating scope for commercial occupation, rental income or owner-operated business use, subject to any necessary consents.

Taken together, the combination of a private residence, established holiday accommodation, development opportunity and commercial planning consent creates a highly versatile property capable of appealing to a wide range of purchasers. Whether seeking a lifestyle property with supplementary income, a tourism-based enterprise, a home and business combination or a longer-term investment opportunity, Curlews Farm offers considerable flexibility and future potential.

Location

Situation
Curlews Farm occupies a delightful rural setting on the edge of the popular village of Lockerley, surrounded by attractive Hampshire countryside whilst remaining highly accessible.

The property enjoys the benefit of a peaceful and private position with far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape yet is conveniently located for the market town of Romsey and the cities of Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton. The area is renowned for its network
of footpaths and quiet country lanes, providing excellent opportunities for walking and other countryside pursuits.

The Test Valley is widely regarded as one of Hampshire's most desirable locations, combining exceptional rural surroundings with excellent transport links, educational facilities and everyday amenities.

Romsey 6 miles
Stockbridge 10.8 miles
Salisbury 12 miles
Southampton Airport 15.4 miles

Distances are approximate.




Acreage: 2.65 Acres

Directions

Directions
Postcode: SO51 0JE
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Additional Info

Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Tenure: The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession.

Services: Water - Mains, Heating - Oil, Drainage – Private

Energy Performance Certificate
Principal House - E
Holiday Cottage 1 – C
Holiday Cottage 2 – C

Council Tax Band: D

Local Authority: Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3AJ

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements, restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, whether referred to in these particulars or not. A plan showing any public rights of way affecting the property is available from the selling agents.

Viewings: All viewings are strictly by appointment through Savills.