Summary - CHURCH FARM GLASSHOUSE LANE HOCKLEY HEATH SOLIHULL B94 6PU
1 bed 1 bath Land
Freehold arable and pasture holding — two lots, auction sale, strong habitat and investment potential..
- Approximately 63.42 acres offered in two lots (25.02 and 38.40 acres)
- Mix of arable and pasture with hedgerows, pond and woodland
- Subject to Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship and SFI agreements
- BPS run-off payments retained by the vendor
- Public footpath crosses western boundary (access constraint)
- No confirmed utility services; purchasers must verify
- Sold freehold at public auction; 10% deposit and fees apply
- Former marl/gravel pit in Lot B offers habitat/BNG potential
A substantial block of productive countryside extending to approximately 63.42 acres (25.66 ha) offered in two lots (Lot A: 25.02 acres; Lot B: 38.40 acres) sold freehold by public auction on 23rd September 2025. Both parcels sit off Glasshouse Lane, Hockley Heath, with long road frontage, good vehicular access and nearby motorway and rail links to Solihull, Birmingham and Coventry. The land is a mix of pasture and arable fields, with hedgerows, mature trees, a pond and an area of woodland providing immediate habitat value.
The holding is suited to agricultural, equestrian or amenity uses and will appeal to investors seeking an uplift via environmental land management. Lot B includes former marl/gravel pit that could be enhanced for wildlife or habitat banking; both lots are currently enrolled in countryside stewardship and SFI options which continue until the stated expiry dates. Grants and support payments may be available for further biodiversity net gain (BNG) or conservation schemes (buyers should contact DEFRA to confirm eligibility).
Important practical points are stated plainly: the sale will be by auction with the successful bidder required to sign the contract and pay a 10% deposit (minimum £5,000) plus auction administration fees. Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) run-off payments are retained by the vendor and prospective purchasers must take on existing stewardship agreements. A public footpath traverses the western boundary, and services are not known to be available — purchasers should verify utility provision independently.
This is a rare, large-scale, freehold land opportunity in a very affluent rural area with average crime, average mobile signal and slow broadband. It suits a buyer wanting scale and landscape potential for farming, conservation projects or long-term investment, but note the legal and management obligations tied to the land and the auction process.
Land for sale in LOT A, Glasshouse Lane, Lapworth, B94 — £250,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in LOT B, Glasshouse Lane, Lapworth, B94 — £220,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in LOT A, Glasshouse Lane, Lapworth, B94 — £290,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in LOT D, Glasshouse Lane, Lapworth, B94 — £150,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in LOT C, Glasshouse Lane, Lapworth, B94 — £250,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in LOT B, Back Lane, Lowsonford, Nr. Shrewley, CV35 — £50,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 1176 ft²
