Forsters advises Frank Butler Farms on the development of Barnsgrove
Forsters’ Rural Land and Business team has been crucial to the development of Barnsgrove, a new private membership club near Greywell, Hampshire. Owned by James and Jo Butler of Frank Butler Farms, Barnsgrove spans 20,000 sq.ft. and offers a clubhouse, café, bar, fitness studio, gym, private offices, and wellness rooms. This project aims to provide locals with a space to work, exercise, relax, and socialise.
Forsters supported the Butlers to transform their farm’s future amid economic challenges.
Jo Butler commented: “Our journey to get to where we are today has not been an easy one, especially when it came to planning – S278 and S106. Forsters have been such a support to the business throughout that process. Barnsgrove is not a standalone business project at Frank Butler Farms. Like any other farm in the current economic climate, we’ve had to constantly look at alternative sources of income and safeguard the farm for future generations by utilising the land we’re custodians of. Alongside Barnsgrove, Forsters have also helped us with legal support for a solar farm project; with new commercial property lets; refinancing; and in securing sales on development areas we’ve managed to recoup as a result of coming out of dairy”.
Forsters’ advice has been pivotal in realising Barnsgrove, ensuring it stands as a testament to community-focused development.
