Land for sale

A STRATEGIC PAREL OF LAND CLOSE TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNING WITHIN THE GREEN BELT

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a large block of agricultural land within the highly sought-after and affluent village of Sarratt.

Great Westwood Field measures just over 28 acres and benefits from extensive road frontage onto Old House Lane. The land gently slopes southwards and is surrounded by woodland, offering a scenic setting.

The land offers considerable versatility and is suitable for a range of recreational and amenity uses, subject to any necessary consents. It uniquely includes a mobile home towards the northern boundary that has been sited on the property since early 2022.

Superbly located, the land lies on the eastern edge of Sarratt, an extremely desirable village that has recently seen three parcels of land, all within the Green Belt and close to the land for sale, granted planning permission for a total of 112 new homes.

The area boasts excellent transport links. The M25 is nearby as are rail links into London in under 20 minutes.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

The land bordering the field to the west has been granted approval for a steel-clad agricultural building sited on a concrete base measuring approx. 26m x 11.9m (Planning Ref. 24/0466/PDNA).

Larger scale development can also be found within the local area. Three parcels of land, all within the Green Belt, have been granted planning permission for residential development.

Planning Ref. 22/0601/OUT

1.2 miles from the land for sale an application for the erection of up to 83 new dwellings and a new Doctors Surgery on Sarratt Road was initially refused. It was later granted planning permission under Appeal Ref. 22/0047/REF.

Planning Ref. 22/0602/OUT

1.6 miles from the land for sale an application for the erection of up to 9 new homes on Church Lane was initially refused. It was later granted planning permission under Appeal Ref. 22/0048/REF.

Planning Ref. 21/2896/OUT

1.6 miles from the land for sale an application for the construction of up to 20 new dwellings off Church Lane was initially refused. It was later granted planning permission under Appeal Ref. 22/0025/REF.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Three Rivers District Council

PROPERTY PRICES

The land is situated within an extremely affluent area. Property prices in Sarratt are 42% above the county average and 112% above the national average. These premium prices reflect the desirability of the area as a place to live and own property – including land.

LAND DESIGNATION

The land is situated within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Any development or change of use would be subject to the appropriate permission.

PLANNING HISTORY

There are no current or past planning applications on the land.

NO OVERAGE

There is no overage or clawback on this land – rare in today's land market.

LOCATION

• Between Sarratt & Kings Langley
  
• 2.6 miles to Chorleywood
  
• 3.3 miles to Rickmansworth
  
• 3.5 miles to Watford Town Centre
  
• 6.2 miles to Radlett
  
• 8.9 miles to Harrow
  
• 11.8 miles to Wembley
  
• 18.9 miles to Central London
  

The land occupies a truly outstanding position on the eastern edge of the sought-after village of Sarratt, close to Kings Langley.

Sarratt is an extremely desirable and picturesque village with a close-knit community. It offers a select yet appealing range of amenities, including a local shop and several charming, highly-rated gastropubs.

The nearby villages of Kings Langley and Chorleywood offer a further range of amenities including boutique shops, cafés and restaurants, as does the town of Rickmansworth.

For a broader and more vibrant experience, nearby Watford offers an extensive array of retail, dining and entertainment options.

Transport links are excellent. The M25 is just a short distance away, providing swift access to the wider motorway network, international airports and Central London.

Rail links are equally impressive, with the Metropolitan Line available at Rickmansworth or Watford Underground stations, and Watford Junction offering frequent, fast and direct mainline services to London Euston in under 20 minutes.

TRANSPORT LINKS

• 1.2 miles to the A41
  
• 1.3 miles to the M25 (J20)
  
• 1.7 miles to Kings Langley Train Station
  
• 2.7 miles to Watford Tube Station *
  
• 3.2 miles to Watford Junction Train Station *
  
• 3.7 miles to the M1 (J6)
  

* On the Metropolitan Line of the London Tube Network

* Journey Times: 17 mins to London Euston; 20 mins to Milton Keynes

ACCESS

The land benefits from 409m of road frontage onto Old House Lane from where the land is accessed via a double-gated entrance, slightly set-back from the road.

WHAT3WORDS

The entrance on Old House Lane can be found here – ///ridge.dark.rated

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The freehold is available with vacant possession on completion.

VIEWING

Please contact Vantage Land for viewing instructions.