1.80 Hectares
For Sale
Residential
| Property Type | Residential |
| Tenure | For Sale |
| Size | 1.80 Hectares |
| Energy Performance Rating | This property has been set as EPC exempt. Reason: No building present |
The site lies on the south west side of Court Drove, approximately 300 metres to the north west of its junction with Lordsfield Gardens in a mixed-use edge of settlement location on the northern outskirts of the sought after Hampshire village of Overton.
The immediate vicinity provides for substantial two storey detached houses, Overton Church of England Primary School and grounds, Lordsfield Swimming Club, a solar farm and agricultural land.
Overton village centre, which provides a range of local amenities, lies approximately 0.5 miles to the south, whilst Overton Railway Station which provides regular direct services to London Waterloo in under an hour, lies approximately 0.5 miles to the north east.
The major town of Basingstoke with its multiple facilities including the Festival Place Shopping complex lies approximately 9 miles to the north east.
The A303 and Junction 8 of the M3 Motorway lie approximately 4 miles to the south and 5 miles to the south east respectively.
We refer you to the location plan within the particulars of sale for further information.
A copy of a 1:2,500 Ordnance Survey extract plan within the particulars of sale shows the approximate boundaries of the site edged in red.
The site is almost rectangular in shape, slopes gently downwards from east to west and contains grassed land together with young and mature trees, hedging and vegetation.
The site is largely contained by wooden and metal fencing, mature hedging and trees and is bordered by agricultural land and two storey detached houses at its northern boundary, Court Drove, Overton Church of England Primary School and Lordsfield Swimming Club at its eastern boundary, playing fields at its southern boundary and agricultural land at its western boundary.
The site extends to approximately 1.80 hectares (4.45 acres).
Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is from Court Drove at its eastern boundary.
We would refer you to the photographs of the site for further information.
The site’s freehold interest is held under Registered Title No. HP416403. Full vacant possession of the site will be given on completion of the sale.
The Title contains a restrictive covenant which is controlled by Hampshire County Council regarding future development. We have been informed by the Vendor that an agreement is in place for the covenant to be lifted subject to a payment being made between the Vendor and the Council upon the sale of the land following the grant of planning permission.
We understand that mains gas, electricity, drainage, water and broadband services are available for connection in the vicinity of the site. However, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own independent enquiries with the individual authorities to verify the capacity and availability of such services.
We understand that the site is not elected for VAT and therefore VAT will not be payable on the purchase price.
The site lies within an area identified for housing development in the Overton Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2029, known as SS1 Site A which states that the site is expected to provide a minimum of 11 no. dwellings.
A copy of the Overton Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2029 is available in the site’s information pack.
The site is subject to a live planning application (reference no. 21/03805/FUL) for “Erection of 21 dwellings and associated garaging, access, open space, and landscaping”.
The reports/surveys/drawings which accompanied the planning application belong to the applicant and cannot be assigned to the purchaser. Note that the applicant no longer has a legal interest in the site.
Any planning related queries should be directed to the Local Planning Authority: Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council.
The site’s freehold interest is offered for sale by way of informal, non-binding tender with the vendor reserving the right not to accept the highest or any offer and also reserving the right to withdraw the site from sale or to vary the method of sale at any time without notice.
Unconditional (Subject to Contract only) Offers
If an unconditional offer is accepted, completion is to take place within four weeks of exchange of contracts with 10% payable on exchange and the full balance of the purchase price payable immediately upon completion of the sale.
Conditional (Subject to Planning) Offers
All conditional (subject to planning) offers must be made net of anticipated S106/CIL costs and other anticipated abnormal costs associated with the development of the site. Any anticipated abnormal costs should be clearly quantified in the offer letters.
If a conditional offer is accepted, a 10% deposit will be payable upon exchange of contracts with completion to take place within eight weeks of the grant of planning permission with the full balance of the purchase price payable immediately upon completion of the sale.
All conditional offers should include at least:
- Full details of the purchaser’s proposed development scheme including the number, type and mix of units, together with an indicative layout plan.
- The purchaser’s S106 and CIL cost calculations.
- The purchaser’s proposed affordable housing provision.
- The purchaser’s proposed timetable and strategy for achieving planning permission.
- Confirmation that the purchaser will pay £15,000 plus VAT towards the vendor’s solicitor’s fees upon agreement of Heads of Terms.
Conditional offers submitted without the supporting information requested in 1-5 above will not be considered.
All offers should state whether they are submitted with or without board approval and whether they are dependent on bank or similar finance being available. Proof of available funds must be provided.
Written offers for the site are invited by 12 Noon Wednesday 8th October 2025.
All offers should be marked “Land on South West side of Court Drove, Overton - Offer to Purchase” and addressed to:
Will Morris
Haslams Surveyors LLP
To comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, Haslams Surveyors LLP undertakes ID checks for all successful purchasers.
A copy of the Information Pack is available to interested parties upon request which includes:
1. Land Registry Title and Title Plan
2. Overton Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2029
All enquiries should be directed to the vendor’s sole agent:
Mr Will Morris
Haslams Surveyors LLP
Apex
Forbury Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1AX
Telephone: 0118 921 1511 (Will Morris Direct Line)
Telephone: 0118 921 1500 (Switchboard)
Or Email: willmorris@haslams.co.uk
Please note that parties must not enter the site outside the viewing times without our prior authority and any inspection of the site is at the prospective purchaser’s risk.
