Hound Nursery

A well positioned Nursery Premises established in 1986 for soft fruit production on Grade 1 productive level ground. Four bedroom Bungalow (1,500 ft²). A range of self constructed agricultural buildings and yard with retail Farm Shop, Camping Enterprise. Polytunnel. Potential for alternative uses and development.

Description - Hound Nursery is approx. 10 acres in total and was established by the Vendors in 1986 when the agricultural land was used for soft fruit production. The land is level and well drained and productive of Grade 1 quality. The buildings were required for storage of agricultural equipment and Cold Storage for the fruit which was sold at the farm shop. In addition, a ‘Pick Your Own’ enterprise was operated for some years.

In 1990 the Vendors achieved planning consent for a bungalow and garage as set out in more detail below. The property offers scope for potential alternative use and development subject to relevant planning permission. Until recently the property had an agricultural tie associated to it, this was removed in October 2021.

The Property is comprised within Land Registry Title: HP288278

Bungalow - The detached bungalow was built in 1990 and extends to 1500 sqft. Briefly the accommodation comprises; Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen Dining Room, Separate Utility Room, Master Suite with Shower Room, Three Further Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. The double detached garage has been added recently and features remotely operated doors, power and underfloor heating.

Location - The property is located under 2 miles from the M27 motorway and less than 1 miles from the renowned River Hamble that featured in the 1980s BBC television series Howards Way. The river Hamble is popular for anyone who has an interest in boating SUP, fishing and nature. Local amenities, all within a 2 mile radius, include Train station, Tesco Extra, Marinas, Royal Victoria Country Park, junior and senior schools and various public houses and dining options.

Buildings & Yards - There are two agricultural buildings of timber frame and corrugated iron cladding self constructed by the Vendors. One of these contains the Farm Shop(25m x 7.5m Approx.) and was historically used as the Cold Store for soft fruit production. The other building (11.5m x 14m Approx.) contains an outside toilet, waste facility and water point to serve the Caravanning Club Enterprise.

The Land - The agricultural land available for cropping beyond the Bungalow, yards, buildings, Polytunnel, Christmas trees etc. extends to approx. 7.86 acres (3.18 ha). The land is level and the Agricultural Land Classification Map identifies it as Grade 1 quality.

There is a block of Norway Spruce Christmas trees planted approx. 15 years ago along the southern boundary (approx. 0.33 acres).

Farm Shop - Operated since 1986. Currently retail sale of eggs and seasonal produce (pumpkins, Christmas trees, strawberries, hay). Parking for approx. 10 cars. Opening hours used to be Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am—1pm, however these have recently been reduced.

Caravan Enterprise - Certified Site - Caravan Club members only. There is an area of mown grass along the southern boundary used by the Vendor for Caravan Club members. Water, waste and toilet facilities are provided at the buildings and yard. The Property is able to accommodate 5 ‘units’ (caravans or motorhomes) and tents etc.

Polytunnel - 1 large and 2 small polytunnels previously used for strawberry and raspberry production - not currently used. The small polytunnels need recovering

Chicken Run - Fenced and with 4 timber houses - not currently used.

Planning - The Property is shown in Eastleigh Borough Council’s current Local Plan as within an area of Countryside and Gap where Countryside Policies apply. Eastleigh Borough Council are currently at the latter stages of reviewing their Local Plan (Revised Pre-Submission Local Plan 2011-2029) and in the current proposals the Property remains zoned as Countryside and Gap.

Services - Mains water, mains electricity (single phase), mains gas. Telephone. Mains gas boiler central heating and hot water with electric emersion tank. Septic tank. Wood burner with back boiler to serve radiators and hot water.



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