Summary
The property provides a prominent gateway site within a primarily residential location. The site is relatively level, rectangular-shaped and totals approximately 0.122 hectares (0.302 acres) which currently provides a parade of two shops and 2 x 2 bedroom flats above. The Gross Internal Area of the existing building is approximately 2,661 sq. ft. (247.3 sq. m).
We would refer you to the Site Plan within the particulars of sale which shows the boundaries of the property edged in red.
Key Points
Planning permission for a brand new development comprising 14 flats with car parkingNo social housing allocationCurrently producing a combined rent of £2,800 pcm1.5 miles from Newbury town centreClosing date for offers: 12 Noon Friday 28th November 2025
Tenure
The entire property is held freehold.
Full vacant possession of the property can be given on completion of the sale, or alternatively, there may be opportunity to hold the property as an income producing asset.
The property benefits from 4 leases which are listed in the tenancy schedule in the particulars of sale.
Copies of the leases are available within the technical information pack.
Services
Mains water and electricity services are already connected to the site.
VAT
The property is not elected for VAT and VAT will not be payable on the purchase price.
Planning Status
The property was granted planning permission in August 2025 for “erection of two buildings comprising 14 no. flats and associated infrastructure and landscaping following the demolition of existing buildings” (application reference no. 24/01905/FULMAJ).
The consented development scheme will provide the following accommodation, measured on a Gross Internal Area basis:
Block A
Flat 1 (2 bedroom ground floor): 61.2 sqm (659 sq.ft)
Flat 2 (2 bedroom ground floor): 61.2 sqm (659 sq.ft)
Flat 3 (2 bedroom first floor): 63.7 sqm (686 sq.ft)
Flat 4 (2 bedroom first floor): 63.7 sq.m (686 sq.ft)
Flat 5 (3 bedroom Second & third floor): 100.3 sqm (1,080 sq.ft)
Flat 6 (3 bedroom Second & third floor): 100.3 sq.m (1,080 sq.ft)
Total Gross Internal Area: 450.5 sq.m (4,850 sq.ft)
Block B
Flat 7 (1 bedroom first floor): 51.1 sqm (551 sq.ft)
Flat 8 (1 bedroom second floor): 51.1 sqm (551 sq.ft)
Flat 9 (2 bedroom ground floor): 60.3 sqm (650 sq.ft)
Flat 10 (2 bedroom ground floor): 61.2 sqm (659 sq.ft)
Flat 11 (2 bedroom first floor): 63.7 sq.m (686 sq.ft)
Flat 12 (2 bedroom first floor): 61.2 sqm (659 sq.ft)
Flat 13 (3 bedroom Second & third floor): 100.3 sq.m (1,080 sq.ft)
Flat 14 (3 bedroom Second & third floor): 100.3 sq.m (1,080 sq.ft)
Total Gross Internal Area: 549.6 sq.m (5,916 sq.ft)
Externally, 22 no. car parking spaces (including two undercroft spaces), private and communal gardens and bin and cycle storage facilities will be provided within the development.
The various surveys, reports and drawings which supported the planning application and are available to view on West Berkshire Council’s planning portal and can be assigned to the purchaser upon completion of the sale.
The design of the scheme incorporates an exceptional design with an art deco front wall and gates adding exclusivity and railings to the front, to reflect the listed building opposite. The scheme is designed to provide high quality units with quality kitchens and bathrooms in an attractive gated development of two small blocks.
There is no social housing allocated to the consented scheme.
Method of Sale
The property’s freehold interest is offered for sale by way of informal, non-binding tender with the vendor reserving the right not to accept the highest or any offer and also reserving the right to withdraw the property from sale or to vary the method of sale at any time without notice.
If an offer is accepted, exchange of contracts is to take place within six weeks of the purchaser’s receipt of the draft sale contract and completion is to take place within four weeks of exchange of contracts.
A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts and the full balance of the purchase price will be payable immediately upon completion of the sale.
All offers should state whether they are dependent on bank or similar finance being available with confirmation or proof of funding.
Written offers for the property are invited by 12 Noon on Wednesday 26th November 2025.
All offers should be marked “Land at Sandleford Parade - Offer to Purchase” and addressed to:
Mr Ed Ponting
Haslams Surveyors LLP
edponting@haslams.co.uk
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
To comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations, Haslams Surveyors LLP undertake ID checks for all successful purchasers and tenants where legislation requires us to do so.
Technical Information Pack
A copy of the Information Pack is available to interested parties upon request.
The Information Pack includes:
- Title Documents
- EPCs
- Leases
- Planning Documents
- Proposed Plans and Drawings
Viewing And All Other Enquiries
All enquiries should be directed to the vendor’s sole agent:
Mr Ed Ponting
Haslams Surveyors LLP
Telephone: 0118 921 1507 (Ed Ponting Direct Line)
Telephone: 0118 921 1515 (Switchboard)
Or Email: edponting@haslams.co.uk
Please note that parties must not enter the property without our prior authority and any inspection of the property is at the prospective purchaser’s risk.
Location
The property lies on the north-east side of Newtown Road adjacent to the A339 in the sought after town of Newbury, Berkshire.
Newbury train station lies 1.5 mile to the north which provides direct train services to London Paddington, whilst Junction 13 of the M4 motorway lies approximately 5 miles to the north.
We would refer you to the location plan within the particulars of sale for further information.