TO LET: A rare opportunity to rent a horticultural holding extending to approximately 5.68 acres (2.30 hectares) with 41,000 sq. ft of glasshouses. 

Background: Strathmore Nursery is a productive smallholding belonging to West Sussex County Council which is being offered to let by informal tender. The holding is located in an area characterised by good quality land and a high number of horticultural holdings. The nearest villages of Walberton and Barnham serve a busy residential community.

Description:

Land

Strathmore Nursery offers a rare opportunity to rent a fully equipped horticultural holding with accommodation on a long term lease. The nursery would be suitable for a variety of businesses and offers two large glasshouses totalling approximately 41,000 sq. ft with fully automatic irrigation and ventilation systems. The glasshouses are ideally suited for the production of flowers, plants, fruit or vegetables and there is scope to expand the nursery subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The glasshouses are complimented by 2.80 acres of Grade III agricultural land, one polytunnel, general purpose buildings for the storage and packing of produce, a garage, and two water tanks with a capacity of approximately 10,000 gallons connected to the mains water supply.

Farmhouse

The semi-detached farmhouse comprises three bedrooms with a kitchen, sitting room with log burner, conservatory, utility room, family bathroom, downstairs WC and a garden to the front and rear of the property.

Tenant’s Improvements

The incoming tenant will be expected to meet the outgoing tenant’s valuation for their buildings and fixtures being the two glasshouses, polytunnel, water tank & infrastructure, and farmhouse improvements. A valuation has been carried out and can be supplied upon request.

Services:

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is provided by an oil fired boiler.

Access:

The property is accessed directly from Eastergate Lane.

Local Authority:

Arun District Council.

Tenancy:

The holding will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement and is available from 29 September 2025 subject to agreed heads of terms.

Viewing:

Strictly by confirmed appointment by the Landlord’s agent, Strutt & Parker. Please contact Tom Carroll on 07818236958 or tom.carroll@struttandparker.com.

Viewings can only take place on specified viewing days and only with the express permission of Strutt & Parker

Health and Safety:

Given the potential hazards associated with rural property, we ask you to be vigilant while on the inspection for your own personal safety.

Tender Process:

Applicants are invited to contact Strutt & Parker to arrange a viewing and obtain a tender pack. Completed tenders should be sent by 6pm on Friday 31 May 2025.

The Landlord is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any bid.