A unique six-acre parcel of land, which spends a significant portion of the year under water, has been listed for sale in Hampshire with a price tag of £250,000.
A Viewing Requires Waterproof Footwear
Prospective buyers interested in the site, located on the eastern banks of the River Meon in Fareham, have been given some very specific advice. The property listing explicitly states that wellington boots or thigh waders are essential for anyone wishing to inspect the field. The land is situated just over a mile from the Solent and can only be reached on foot, with the nearest public car park approximately 200 metres away.
The Seasonal Nature of the Land
The field is classified as a water meadow, composed of marshy grassland on the river's lower floodplain. It is subject to significant seasonal flooding, with an estimated two-thirds of the six-acre site inundated during the winter months. Drone footage included in the sales particulars shows the land, on the outskirts of Titchfield Village, completely submerged. This regular flooding creates a habitat that attracts wildfowl and various other bird species, and the sale includes most of the associated fishing rights.
Future Potential: Nitrate Mitigation Scheme
A notable feature of the listing is that the land has secured planning consent to participate in a potential nitrate mitigation wetland scheme. Such schemes use newly created or restored wetlands to remove excess nitrates from water before it flows into protected river systems or coastal areas. The seller, however, would retain the right to receive a percentage of any future income generated if such a scheme is implemented within the next decade.
The land is being marketed by rural property specialist Giles Wheeler-Bennett. This unusual listing highlights a niche segment of the property market, where ecological value and environmental mitigation potential become key selling points alongside more traditional considerations.
