Guide price
£450,000
(£233.04/sq. ft)
Land for saleLong Lane, Holbury SO45
1,931 sq. ft
About this property
Main road office building
Opportunity to convert to residential use
0.39 acre site suitable for residential development
Close to Holbury shops and 3 miles from Hythe
Location
The property is located in a prominent position fronting the service road of the A326 main road (Long Lane) through Holbury. It is next to the Lift New Forest secondary school in an established residential area. It is a short distance from the Co-Op supermarket and shops in Long Lane. It is approx. 3 miles from Hythe, the principal town located on the eastern side of The New Forest and on the western side of Southampton Water.
Description
The property comprises a former bungalow which has been used for many years as a funeral directors with offices, workshop and stores. It is fitted out with gas fired central heating and there is an attached double length garage. Attached to the offices is a separate former 1 bedroom flat which is now in a shell condition with the internal finishes having been removed.
Redevelopment Potential
The property is suitable for continued business use together with a separate residential unit, the latter of which would require a complete new fit-out. Alternatively, subject to planning permission the property could be converted back into purely a residential use or the whole site redeveloped.
Following pre-application planning consultation we understand that the whole site has the potential to create 4 residential units providing 2 x 2 Bedrooms, 1 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 4 bedroom dwellings. Plans and documents relating to this are available on request.
Accommodation Summary
The property has been measured on a net internal area basis, and is arranged as follows:-
3 Offices 42.55 sqm 458 sq ft
Store room/former chapels 24.43 sq m 263 sq ft
2 workshops 60.39 sq m 650 sqft
Garage/workshop 52.12 sq m 561 sq ft
Total 179.39 sq m 1,931 sq ft
Separate Flat (in shell condition)
1 Bedroom, Lounge, Lounge kitchen and bathroom
Car parking
To the front of the building is a tarmac and gravel surfaced forecourt for parking.
Business Rates/Council Tax
The voa have assessed the business premises on the 2026 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £22,500. The flat is assessed within Council Tax Band A.
Prospective purchasers should make enquiries direct of New Forest District Council to clarify the rates payable.
For Sale
The freehold is offered for sale at a guide price of £450,000 subject to contract with vacant possession.
The property is located in a prominent position fronting the service road of the A326 main road (Long Lane) through Holbury. It is next to the Lift New Forest secondary school in an established residential area. It is a short distance from the Co-Op supermarket and shops in Long Lane. It is approx. 3 miles from Hythe, the principal town located on the eastern side of The New Forest and on the western side of Southampton Water.
Description
The property comprises a former bungalow which has been used for many years as a funeral directors with offices, workshop and stores. It is fitted out with gas fired central heating and there is an attached double length garage. Attached to the offices is a separate former 1 bedroom flat which is now in a shell condition with the internal finishes having been removed.
Redevelopment Potential
The property is suitable for continued business use together with a separate residential unit, the latter of which would require a complete new fit-out. Alternatively, subject to planning permission the property could be converted back into purely a residential use or the whole site redeveloped.
Following pre-application planning consultation we understand that the whole site has the potential to create 4 residential units providing 2 x 2 Bedrooms, 1 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 4 bedroom dwellings. Plans and documents relating to this are available on request.
Accommodation Summary
The property has been measured on a net internal area basis, and is arranged as follows:-
3 Offices 42.55 sqm 458 sq ft
Store room/former chapels 24.43 sq m 263 sq ft
2 workshops 60.39 sq m 650 sqft
Garage/workshop 52.12 sq m 561 sq ft
Total 179.39 sq m 1,931 sq ft
Separate Flat (in shell condition)
1 Bedroom, Lounge, Lounge kitchen and bathroom
Car parking
To the front of the building is a tarmac and gravel surfaced forecourt for parking.
Business Rates/Council Tax
The voa have assessed the business premises on the 2026 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £22,500. The flat is assessed within Council Tax Band A.
Prospective purchasers should make enquiries direct of New Forest District Council to clarify the rates payable.
For Sale
The freehold is offered for sale at a guide price of £450,000 subject to contract with vacant possession.
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