A rare opportunity to acquire a former church site, situated in a prominent location with easy access to Fair Oak Road.

Initial offers to be formally submitted before 12:00 Noon, Friday 25th September 2026.

These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form an offer or contract. STRICTLY SUBJECT TO CONTRACT, ALL MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATE. Agents note: At no time have we undertaken a structural survey and services have not been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as necessary, to the structural integrity of the premises and condition/working order of services, plant or equipment.

Site Area

- Approximately 0.65 acre (0.26 hectares)

- Single storey building with a footprint exceeding 3,600 sq ft

- Gross Internal Area of Approx. 3,194 sq ft (296.6 sq m

Current Layout

- Open-plan main hall with ancillary rooms.

Landscape Features

- Large hardstand car park comprised of c.40 spaces

- Some individual trees to the site borders

- Street facing landscaped frontage

Additional Features

We are informed that there is currently a License in place relating to the car park on-site. We are advised that the License will run until 31st August 2027, although there is a break provision at any time requiring three months- notice.

We are informed that there is a restrictive covenant held against this site relating to the exclusive use of the property as a Roman Catholic Church with presbytery. The seller will discuss the release or variation of the covenant with the beneficiary once an offer has been selected.

Prospective purchasers should seek their own relevant legal advice in regard to the above 2 points.

Tenure

The property is held freehold under title number HP622853.

Location

Prime Access

- Access to Allington Lane, a road linking Fair Oak to Allington and onward to Eastern Southampton

- Close vicinity to the B3037 - the primary transport route linking Eastleigh, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Lower Upham

- Short access onto both the M3 (West) and M27 (Southwest)

Fair Oak Village

- A charming village characterised by significant rural space, despite being so conveniently located to nearby towns and the borough of Eastleigh.

Excellent Connectivity

- Ideally located under the M3 commuter belt, Andover offers outstanding transport links across Hampshire, including Basingstoke, Winchester,

Southampton and even Salisbury

Nearby Amenities

- Stokewood Surgery, Fair Oak Junior and Infants- School

- Knowle Park public green space

Planning

The local authority is Eastleigh Borough Council :

https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ // 02380 6880000

St Swithun-s Church is located within the local settlement boundary in the Eastleigh Borough Council local plan.

Data Room

A data room containing further detailed information relating to St Swithuns Church is available on request.

Method of Sale

Tenders are invited by way of Informal Tender for the freehold interest with vacant possession on an unconditional or conditional basis.

Initial offers to be formally submitted with either Oliver Collier or Allan Pickering no later than 12:00 NOON FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

(Please contact us for details should you wish to email your offer)

Oliver Collier

Land Negotiator

[email protected]

07350 455038

Allan Pickering

Divisional Director

[email protected]

07956 665669

Tenders should include the following:

- The amount to be offered for the property

- Buying entity

- Proof of funding

- Solicitor-s details

- Confirmation of Board approval, if required

- Exchange and completion timescales

- Level of deposit to be paid

- Sketch plan and planning advice (for subject to planning bids)

- Confirmation that the data room documents have been read and understood

The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer.

VAT

We have been informed by our client that the premises are currently not elected for VAT.

Legal Costs

Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

Further information/viewings

For further information, please contact the sole agents, Goadsby, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.

Oliver Collier, Land Negotiator

[email protected]

07350 455038

Identification

Under Anti Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.