Property Details

Sapley Hall, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LQ

Newbury 4 miles (Paddington 55 minutes)
Basingstoke 10 miles (Waterloo 45 minutes)
M4(J13) 10 miles, M4(J12) 13 miles, M3(J6) 12 miles

A unique development opportunity strategically sited in the
Reading/Newbury/Basingstoke triangle with direct access to the A339

 Full Planning Permission (approximately 185,00 square feet [17,186sq m]
 Leisure uses, Exhibition or Equestrian incorporating A1/A3/D1 and D2
 Further 1.71 acre site containing residential and commercial buildings

In all about 17.35 acres

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Sapley Hall is strategically sited between the two large centres of Newbury and Basingstoke just to the south of the small village of Headley on the A339. The principal market town of Newbury is approximately four miles north and Basingstoke ten miles south east. Road and rail communications to London are particularly convenient either via the M4 or M3 motorways or intercity train services from Newbury to Paddington or Basingstoke to Waterloo.

Directions:
From Newbury take the A339 south signed Basingstoke. Sapley Hall (Catts Farm) will be found on the left hand side about one mile beyond the village of Headley.

Viewings:
Strictly by confirmed appointment through Brunsden Associate’s office. Tel: (01635) 255501
 

SAPLEY HALL – (Formerly Catts Farm)
About 15.64 acres (6.25ha), coloured pink on the plan

The land lies within a ring fence with frontage to the Newbury Road, Basingstoke road (A339) with mains water connected.

The site has the benefit of full Planning Consent for approximately 185,000 square feet for leisure uses, exhibition or equestrian usage. Incorporating A1/A3/D1 and D2 and with car and lorry parking.

PLANNING
The sale is subject to any Town and Planning Schemes and Resolutions to provisions of any Town and Planning Acts.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council confirmed by letters in 1990 and 2001 that the work that has been carried out constitutes a specific operation within the meaning of Section 43 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971.

Sapley Hall(Catts Farm) has the benefit of a number of planning permissions, which have been granted and are valid. A summary of these is listed below.

Planning Permission No: BDB16085
Outline Planning Permission for erection of an equestrian and exhibition centre building with an area of 5,400 sq. m.(58,125sq.ft.) plus stable accommodation of 5,575 sq.m.(60,000sq.ft.) (approx.) granted 4th January 1985 subject to a Section 52 Agreement.

Planning Permission No: BDB17918
Approval of reserved matters pursuant to permission BDB 16085
granted 25th April 1985.

Planning Permission No: BDB18527
Outline permission for erection of a waiting, warm-up collecting area for the equestrian and exhibition centre, 1,728 sq.m. (18,600sq.ft.) granted 22nd October 1985, subject to a Deed of Variation of the
Section 52 agreement permitting the building

Planning Permission No BDB 19427
Outline Permission for the erection of an exercise area for all weather use (County Hall) with an indicated area of 3,200 sq.m.(34,440sq.ft.) granted 10th April 1986, subject to Section 52 agreement.

Planning Permission No: BDB21211
Application for the approval of reserved matters pursuant to permission BDB19427 granted 6th November 1986 for a building with an area of 3,115 sq.m.(33,529sq.ft.)

Planning Permission No: BDB21400
Application for the approval of reserved matters pursuant to permission BDB18527 granted 17th December 1986, warm-up and collecting building area of 2,040 sq.m.(21,958sq.ft)

In addition to the above Planning Consents there are further Permissions, for recreation facilities, for example refreshment and restaurant facilities and the re-siting of the farm shop.
 


CATTS FARMHOUSE

About 1.71 acres (0.69ha), coloured blue on the plan Catts Farmhouse is approached from the A339, Newbury/Basingstoke over a tarmacadam driveway.The Farmhouse, which is need of renovation, is of rendered colour washed elevations under a tiled and part flat roof. Accommodation, over two floors, is as follows:

GROUND FLOOR
Front door to Entrance Porch, glazed door into Hall, stairs to first floor.

Sitting Room 6.63m x 4.19m (21’9 x 13’9)
Brick open fireplace, connecting door to Rear Hall.

Dining Room 4.24m x 3.96m (13’11 x 13’)
Hatch to Utility Room

Kitchen 4.72m x 4.11m (15’6 x 13’6)
Range of units, double sink, hob, double oven, back door and door to: Utility Room 3.35m x 2.49m (11’ x 8’2) Sink, cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, quarry tiled floor.

Secondary Hall
Fitted double cupboards, china cupboard, door to garden.

Cloakroom
WC. wash hand basin.

Study 2.84m x 2.51m (9’4 x 8’3)
Telephone point.

FIRST FLOOR
Landing with access to roof space

Bedroom 1 5.87m x 4.11m (19’3 x 13’6)
Fitted wardrobes, door to En-suite bathroom 4.11m x 3.2m (13’6 x 10’6) Bath, basin, WC, Mira shower unit, shaver point, shelved linen and airing cupboards. Fully tiled.

Bedroom 2 3.43m x 3.3m (11’3 x 10’10)
Fitted wardrobe cupboards.

Bedroom 3 4.19m x 3.27m (13’6 x 10’6)

Bedroom 4 4.32m x 2.28m (14’2 x 7’6)

Bathroom
Bath, shower unit, basin, WC, fully tiled, airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE
Boiler Room with KTK oil boiler for water/heating. 600 gallon oil tank.

GARDEN
Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, orchard and shrubs. Former kitchen garden, SUMMER HOUSE 4.27m x 3.2m(14’ x 10’6). Redundant  swimming pool and sauna area protected by high grass bank.

NB. There is a small detached bungalow (Greenacre) on site. Informal discussions with the Local Authority have indicated that demolition and replacement on a ‘one for one’ basis elsewhere on site would be acceptable in principle. The bungalow is currently derelict.

 

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VIEWING

By strict appointment with the vendors Sole Agents Brunsden Associates.

Tel: 01635 255501.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 - Whilst we as Brunsden Associates Estate Agents try to ensure the accuracy of property details produced and displayed, we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. Neither have we had sight of the legal documents to verify the Freehold or Leasehold status of any property. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and/or surveyor. A Buyer must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey. Please note that some photographs have been taken with a wide-angle lens. No partner or employee of the business has the authority to give any warrants as to the statements in these particulars which are a general guide only.