Freehold 3.66-acre pasture near Puttenham/Wanborough — auction sale, Green Belt restrictions apply.
3.66 acres of flat pasture, ideal for grazing or hobby smallholding
A rare 3.66-acre freehold parcel on the northern side of the A31 between Puttenham and Wanborough, offered unencumbered to the highest bidder at auction. The site is flat, predominantly pasture and shielded by Wansborough Wood, making it immediately usable for grazing, a hobby smallholding or recreational use subject to consent. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband make the plot practical for a variety of low-intensity uses.
The land sits inside the Metropolitan Green Belt and is designated an Area of Great Landscape Value. Those protections strongly limit development potential — any uplift in value from planning for non-agricultural, equestrian or forestry purposes is subject to an 80-year overage (20% of uplift from 2017). This is an important long-term covenant for buyers to factor into valuation and exit plans.
Sale is unconditional by auction (online) on 29 October 2025. Successful bidders must pay a 5% deposit on the fall of the hammer plus a buyers’ premium (6% + VAT, minimum £6,000 + VAT) and complete within 28 days. Pre-auction offers are considered but will be subject to the same auction special conditions and fees. Interested parties should register to view the legal pack and confirm any additional costs set out in the special conditions.
This plot will suit investors or owners seeking a countryside holding in an affluent, low-crime area rather than developers seeking straightforward planning opportunities. Carrying potential (grazing, smallholding, recreation) and proximity to high-value villages are clear strengths; restrictive planning status, the long overage and auction conditions are the principal constraints.