The Old Nursery, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire FREEHOLD LAND in a very desirable setting, with LONG-TERM INVESTMENT POTENTIAL to planning approval and consents. Ref: LNH
DESCRIPTION
The land comprises a rectangular parcel measuring approximately 321 square metres and is currently laid to mixed hardstanding and garden area, bordered by fencing, hedgerows and road.
While there is no current planning permission in place, the site offers potential for a variety of future uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Its proximity to residential dwellings and local facilities makes it a compelling speculative purchase for buyers looking to secure a foothold in this popular Berkshire location.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
• Tenure: Freehold
• Planning: There is currently no planning permission granted on this parcel. Any prospective buyer should make their own enquiries with West Berkshire Council regarding potential future development opportunities.
Access & Right of Way: The property is subject to a limited pedestrian right of way from Hillier Garden Centre.
• Utilities & Services: Buyers should satisfy themselves regarding the availability and connection of mains services.
• Local Authority: West Berkshire Council
• Flood Risk: The property is not understood to lie within a flood risk zone (buyers to verify independently).
The land is located adjacent to Priors Court Road and The Old Nursery in Hermitage, Berkshire, within close proximity to local amenities, transport links, and attractive countryside surroundings. The area benefits from excellent access to the A34, providing direct routes to Newbury, Oxford, and the M4, making it well-positioned for both local and regional connectivity.
Set within an established residential and mixed-use setting, the property sits behind existing development adjacent to The Bungalow and the Hillier Garden Centre, offering a unique opportunity for buyers seeking a manageable parcel of land in a sought-after location.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Hermitage Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 186
- Type
- Community school
- Curridge Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Community school
- Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 195
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chieveley Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 164
- Type
- Community school
- St Finian's Catholic Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Trinity School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,349
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kennet School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,824
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Downs School4.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Bartholomew's School4.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,905
- Type
- Academy converter
- Park House School5.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 981
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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