Steep

A dilapidated pair of cottages, with gardens and grounds in open countryside. Overall the property extends to approximate 1.05 hectares (2.59 acres).

Property - The cottages are situated in an idyllic location on Ridge Common Lane with views across the surrounding countryside. The property is located between the villages of Steep and Stroud and under 2 miles from the centre of Petersfield.

The two lodge cottages are currently uninhabitable and are suitable for renovation, extension, conversion to a single dwelling or being replaced, all subject to the necessary planning consents. Within the garden there is a single garage. Included with the cottages is a paddock and an area of woodland to the rear of the cottages.

General Remarks And Stipulations - Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Boundaries
The Purchaser will be responsible for erecting and maintaining fences as shown by inward facing “T” marks.

Rights
The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights, including services supplying Soal Farmhouse which run through the grounds of 1 & 2 Soal Farm Cottages, along with all rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, electricity poles, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Condition of Sale or not.

Services
Previously connected to electricity, mains water and private drainage. The Purchaser will be required to install a new water supply direct from the mains, along with a new sewage treatment plant within the boundary of the property.

Tenure and Possession
The land is currently grazed by sheep under a licence with a local farmer. Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Location - Soal Farm Cottages are located within the South Downs National Park.

Additional Remarks - Sporting and Timber Rights
The sporting and timber rights are in-hand and are included with the sale of the freehold insofar as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
The mineral rights, at a depth below 200 feet over the majority of the farm, are reserved to the Church Commissioners, however, the land is not allocated as a safeguarded site in the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the selling agent and the Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards, due to the condition of the cottages and overgrown areas, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your inspection. Access to the cottages will be limited due to their condition and it is not possible to access the first floors.