Land off Westwood Lane, Wanborough, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2JR
Size: 2.16 – 4.37 acres
Guide Price: £50,000 +
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to own a parcel of pasture land within a much sought-after and affluent area. Measuring 4.37 acres, the land is available as a whole or in just two lots.
The land is flat and would be suitable for grazing, as a smallholding for hobby farming or for a variety of other recreational or amenity uses subject to any necessary planning consent. There are several bridleways nearby for those with an equestrian interest.
Access is via an excellent & well-made private track through Manor Farm Cottages off Westwood Lane. The land is set down and shielded from the A31 Hogs Back road to the south, which joins the A3 that links the site to London and the M25.
The land is situated on the western edge of the extremely affluent village of Wanborough where house prices in the area are 319% above the national average reflecting the desirability of the area as a place to own property – including land.
The land is accessed via an excellent and well-made private track through Manor Farm Cottages off Westwood Lane. The nearest postcode to the entrance is GU3 2JR. Please call us on 01582 788870 if your require any further information.
The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in lots. The freehold is available with vacant possession on completion.
The land is subject to an Overage based on 20% of any uplift in value following the grant of planning permission for development other than for agricultural, equestrian or forestry purposes. The Overage period is 80 years from July 2017.
As with all the southern half of the Borough of Guildford, the land is designated as an Area of Great Landscape Value. The land also falls within the Metropolitan Green Belt and the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The land is subject to an Article 4 Direction and any development would be subject to the appropriate planning permission.
Land values rise by 14% in the past year
The average value of farmland is rising at the fastest rate since 2014 as land prices increased by 14% over the year.
We are now in a situation reminiscent of the 1970s when inflation also soared. During such periods, investors often seek out assets classes that act as inflationary hedges. Gold is one, but farmland, which is a more tangible asset and subject to less price volatility, is arguably a better option.
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The land is available freehold as a whole or in lots. Please call 01582 788870 if you have an alternative budget or size requirement.
Lot | Size | Guide Price |
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WA1 | 2.21 acres | £50,000 |
WA2 | 2.16 acres | £50,000 |
Off Westwood Lane, Wanborough, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2JR
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Land location: 51.230261, -0.673556
Entrance gate location: 51.231085, -0.666382
Guildford Borough Council
The land is situated within an extremely affluent area. House prices in Wanborough, Surrey are 114% above the county average, 207% above the regional average and 319% above the national average (Zoopla). These premium house prices reflect the desirability of the area as a place to live and own property – including land.
The land is situated on the western edge of the extremely affluent village of Wanborough, north of Puttenham, east of Farnham. It lies within the Borough of Guildford on the northern side of the Hog’s Back area of the beautiful North Downs.
Guildford is a desirable area and forms part of the Greater London Built-up Area.
The area has been voted one of the best places to live in and is considered the best luxury shopping destination outside London. There are a variety of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants along Guildford’s famous cobbled high street, and three shopping centres with traditional high street names.
The land lies just off the A31, which joins the A3 that links the site to Central London and the M25 motorway. This makes London’s airports and the wider motorway network easily accessible.
Nearby Guildford station offers frequent & direct train links into London in just over half an hour.
* Journey Times: 4 mins to Ash; 7mins to Guildford; 11mins to Aldershot
** Journey Times: 8 mins to Woking; 33 mins to Epsom; 34 mins to London Waterloo; 40 mins to London Gatwick Airport
The Great Barn of Wanborough is across the road from the site’s entrance and from here there is a bridlepath that leads to a network of other bridleways via a footpath.
There are several livery yards close by including Parwood Equestrian Centre just over a mile to the north in Normandy.
Parwood is one of the finest yards in the UK. Set in 180 acres of stunning Surrey countryside, Parwood combines first-class livery and training facilities with some of the most diverse and picturesque riding opportunities in the country. Its impressive facilities include a floodlit outdoor arena, show jumping field, cushion track indoor arena and a superb cross country course.
To the south of the site is the historic Puttenham Golf Club, regarded by many to be one of the finest and friendliest golf clubs in the county.
For the horse racing enthusiast, Ascot Racecourse lies to the north, home to the world famous and prestigious Royal Ascot meeting.
To arrange a site visit or to buy the land for sale in Wanborough, Guildford; please call 01582 788870 or email enquiries@vantageland.co.uk.
The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991
Vantage Land Limited has produced these particulars in good faith but cannot guarantee total accuracy. Sizes and distances are approximate. Purchasers should verify any detail of importance prior to viewing and purchase. The particulars are not an offer or contract. Comments made in general advertising may not apply to this particular property and of course planning permission cannot be guaranteed.
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