South Stoke Farm

South Stoke Farm forms part of the Kings Worthy County Farm Estate and is one of 33 equipped holdings managed by Hampshire County Farms in Hampshire. The holding is currently run as a dairy farm.

Viewing days

By invitation only and compulsory for anyone genuinely intending to make an application. Additional viewing day to take place on Wednesday 4th September 2024. New expressions of interest will be accepted prior to this date.

Tenancy type

A 52 hectare (128 acre) farm comprising farmhouse, land and buildings, to be let on a 7 year Farm Business Tenancy in accordance with the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.

Tenancy start date

Spring (Lady Day) 2025 or sooner if practically possible, subject to availability and contract.

Location

Lovedon Lane
Kings Worthy
Winchester
SO21 1AQ

Council Tax

The farmhouse is within valuation band D. The charge for 2024/25 is £1,533.24 collected by the Local Authority, Winchester City Council.

Rent

Tenders invited. Arrangements to be in accordance with Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. Rent reviews will apply.

Water

The water supply to the farm is via a private borehole and mains water via private pipes which run through the Kings Worthy estate. Hampshire County Farms currently manages payment of the main 5 meters and recharges the tenant for any water consumption on the sub metered supply to South Stoke Farm. Hampshire County Farms accept no responsibility for losses arising as a result of a failure in the water supply either in quantity or quality. It is the Tenants responsibility to check the meters on a regular basis and ensure there are no leaks.

Electricity

Mains electricity to farmhouse and farm buildings.

Access

Access to South Stoke Farm is via the concrete road running from Lovedon Lane, this is not included in the tenancy, but the tenant will have access along the length. The existing tenant of the adjacent Down farm also enjoys such a right. In addition, the southern section below the fork is also used by a number of residential and commercial occupants.

Expression of interest

You will be required to complete an expression of interest form, telling us about you and any farming experience, prior to being invited to attend any viewing day.

Contact

Email enquiries to [email protected]