Property description

CHAIN-FREE SALE A rare chance to purchase a parcel of valuable grazing land totalling 6.75 acres (2.73 hectares) with outbuildings, a long road frontage and views over rolling countryside.

Description
Ropley's charming village centre within 1.5 miles. The property is being sold for the first time in 45 years. The yard and outbuildings are entered via a well recessed farm gate from Soames Lane, a metalled road, lying on the elevated outskirts of Ropley just outside the South Downs National Park. Our vendor clients have used the property for grazing ponies, horses and livestock, and for general enjoyment over the years with the land being served by a 4 stall stable building and twin section barn located to the North Easterly corner. Some natural shelter is afforded by the hedged/fenced boundaries and there is a walnut tree towards the centre of the ground. 2 water troughs in close proximity to the yard provide mains water on a meter. The land borders Chalk Cottage to the North Westerly side, farmland and countryside to the Westerly and South Easterly boundaries. There is a proposed development of 6 new houses to the former chalk quarry located to the South Easterly side.

Location
The land occupies rising ground with a long frontage to Soames Lane set opposite several substantial and individual detached country houses lying just outside the western borders of the South Downs National Park. The serene charm of the valleys of the Rivers Itchen and Meon lie to the West and South respectively with the major centres of Alton, Petersfield and Winchester being within striking distance. In the best village traditions, Ropley has a well preserved centre which incorporates a primary school, shop and post office, Church of St Peter, unique coffee/meeting room, village hall and sports field with an eclectic mix of sports and interest clubs and a programme of events. Footpaths and bridleways traverse the surrounding countryside. The 3 previously mentioned towns have High Street shops, state and private schools, colleges, rail connections to London and golf courses, whilst Alresford, 5 miles away, has a landmark Broad Street, useful shops, Perins Academy Senior School, and annual agricultural and country sports shows and a watercress festival.

Detached Stable Block - 32' 0'' x 21' 0'' (9.75m x 6.40m) externally
Of prefabricated construction with teak boarded interior, light and power. Providing 4 loose boxes, tack room (electric meter) and feed store.

Detached Barn - 26' x 18' (7.93m x 5.48m) and 28' x 18' (8.53m x 5.48m)
In two sections with front open bay. Up-and-over door to larger rear section with power and light.

Field
The land has been used as two separate paddocks with the walnut tree inside the far section. There are superb views over Ropley to the Watercress Line and beyond from the highest point which is towards the far left hand, South Easterly corner.

Local Authority
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Durford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EX. Tel: 01730 266551www.easthants.gov.uk

NB
1. Our vendor clients reserve the right to apply a covenant in the sale relating to any development of the land in the future. Please apply for further details. 2. A small triangular area directly adjoining the rear of Chalk Cottage's grounds is being conveyed to the owners of Chalk Cottage. This area is already fenced off and used for bee-keeping. 3. We understand that the SEB, the Electricity Board, has a right of access over the land to their electricity poles and lines, which are sited beyond the South Western boundary.

Directions
From Ropley Dean on the A31 Alton - Alresford Road, turn onto the Petersfield Road near the filling station and Anchor pub. Then turn 3rd right into Soames Lane towards Merryfield. The land is on the right directly after Chalk Cottage and prior to the former chalk pit.