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The Shire, Westbourne, PO10

Land size
0.9 acres

Key Features

  • Freehold Development Opportunity
  • Approx. 0.9 Acre
  • Potential Equestrian or Residential Development (subject to necessary consents)
  • Situated in the Sought After Village of Westbourne

Description

Freehold Development Opportunity – The Paddock, The Shire, Westbourne, Emsworth

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a freehold parcel of land extending to approximately 0.9 acres (0.36 hectares), located within the highly regarded residential setting of The Shire in Westbourne, near Emsworth.

The Paddock would be suitable for a variety of uses, including the potential for residential redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents. The land benefits from full services and established access rights, together with two separate points of access, offering flexibility in future site design and layout.

In addition to residential redevelopment potential, the size and setting of the plot may lend itself to equestrian use, including the provision of stabling and associated facilities, subject to the appropriate consents. The semi-rural character of the surrounding area and proximity to countryside bridleways make this an attractive prospect for purchasers seeking private equestrian accommodation.

The Shire itself is an established and desirable residential cul-de-sac of individual homes, built approximately 9 years ago and is now a well-established and sought after residential area.

Westbourne is a popular and well-connected village situated to the west of Emsworth and just north of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village offers a range of local amenities including a convenience store, public houses, primary school, church and village hall, supporting a strong community environment. The nearby harbour town of Emsworth provides a wider selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and sailing facilities, together with a railway station offering direct services to Portsmouth, Chichester and London.

The location provides convenient access to the A27 and A3(M), facilitating onward travel to Portsmouth, Chichester, Guildford and London. The surrounding area is particularly attractive, combining semi-rural village character with proximity to the coast, countryside walks and highly regarded schooling in both the state and independent sectors.

This represents a rare opportunity to secure a substantial freehold site in a sought after village setting with residential and redevelopment potential, subject to planning.

Further information available upon request. Agents Note:  Upon acceptance of an offer, White & Brooks will complete an online identity check provided by Veriphy. The cost of this check to the successful purchaser is £79 including VAT per purchase which will be payable in advance to White & Brooks Ltd. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as requested by HMRC and documents to prove your identity and address will be required.

Disclaimer

Agent’s Note: We have not tested any equipment, fittings, or services and cannot confirm their working order. Buyers should seek verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Items shown in photos may not be included in the sale. Room measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for ordering furniture, appliances, or flooring. These particulars are intended as a general guide only. Please contact us to verify any important details, especially if travelling a long distance to view. Any references to parking have not been checked and should be confirmed by the buyer’s legal representative.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-06

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Westbourne Primary School284 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Community school
  • St James Church of England Controlled Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Emsworth Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    407
    Type
    Community school
  • Southbourne Infant School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Community school
  • Southbourne Junior School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    228
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Bourne Community College1.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    692
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Havant Academy2 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    505
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Warblington School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    810
    Type
    Community school
  • Park Community School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,006
    Type
    Community school
  • Oaklands Catholic School4.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,419
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op The Square Westbourne, Westbourne508 metres
Co-op Emsworth - Southleigh Road, New Brighton, Hampshire974 metres
Budgens Emsworth, New Brighton, Hampshire1.2 miles

GP surgery

Emsworth Surgery1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy598 metres

Hospital

Emsworth Hospital1.3 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden98 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Emsworth Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

River Street182 metres

Typical drive times

Havant8 min · 3.9 miles
Emsworth5 min · 1.8 miles
Horndean12 min · 5.5 miles
Chichester (city)18 min · 9.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency long-term flood risk and flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk at the map pin and across the area searched, with flood defences taken into accountVery low risk

On the flood map for planning, which ignores defences: Flood Zone 1 at the map pin and across the area searched.

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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