The site is level with existing single access from Whitelands Lane. There is a collection of Polytunnels, steel storage containers, hard standing together with various outbuildings. Mains water, electricity and telephone lines are connected, but there are no sewage facilities to the site. The site adjoins a paddock which is under the same ownership and which fronts on to Dark Lane. It is proposed that access to the paddock will be via an access road, to be constructed along the site’s western boundary, with the entrance adjoining the existing entrance to the nursery.
Location
The site is in a picturesque setting close to the village of Little Shurdington just 300 metres off the A46 Cheltenham to Stroud Road. It is ideally situated midway between Cheltenham and Gloucester with excellent links to the M5 junction11A being just 3 miles away. There is also a direct link to the M4 via the A417/A419. The site lies within Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Accommodation
The site has an approximate area of 3.2 acres.
Terms
Rental income - There are various occupiers on site and the income figures are available upon request. The areas are occupied on tenancies at will.
Planning - The site falls within the greenbelt and is also part of Gloucestershire’s area of outstanding beauty with stunning views towards the Ullenwood escarpment and Crickley Hill Country Park.
The site’s existing planning use is for Nursery and related Landscaping uses. An application for the development of 3 residences was submitted in 2014 but withdrawn prior to consideration by the planning committee. The details of the application and the thoughts of Tewkesbury Borough Council can be found in the application 14/01226/FUL.
Various uses could be considered on the site ranging from nursery, open storage, personal storage and the development of dwellings, subject to planning.
Proposal - The owner wishes to sell the Nursery either as a going concern, or with vacant possession. The site may be sold subject to the grant of consent for various uses. The purchaser will need to apply for any change of use at his cost and the vendor and their agent will assess the chances of success, prior to the acceptance of any offer.
Offers - Interested parties are invited to submit unconditional or conditional offers for the Freehold. Exchange of contracts to take place within 20 working days from acceptance. The vendor is not obliged to accept the highest offer.
VAT - Please note that the property is not elected for VAT.