Public offering of Agroskolen in Hammerum in Herning

Public offering of Agroskolen in Hammerum in Herning Municipality: From agricultural school to modern residential area

Agroskolen in Hammerum is up for sale through public offering. This distinctive property in Herning Municipality has been an essential part of the local community since 1928. EDC Poul Erik Bech will handle the sale of the agricultural school, which is being sold through a public offering and where the local plan from 2023 allows the construction of townhouses around the original part of the property.

In 2018, Agroskolen in Hammerum merged with Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier and expanded with a wide range of programs and facilities for students. Agroskolen is moving even closer to the school’s other programs in brand new premises in Herningsholm’s campus area on Lillelundvej. This is the first time in 37 years that a new agricultural school is being built in Denmark.

Allan Andreasen Kortnum, Director, Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier, says: ”We want to be a school with relevance to the local business community, where agriculture plays a central role. The time is right to build the agricultural school of the future, providing optimal opportunities for agriculture throughout Central and Western Jutland. The school is designed to promote agricultural skills, but also to be a modern community center with activities such as communal dinners, association events, and lectures. The school will be part of the campus, where students can engage in communities with the other programs.”

”It also means saying goodbye to Agroskolen i Hammerum at Hammerum Hovedgade 7, which has housed the agricultural school since 1928 and stands as a symbol of the local community’s dedication to the agricultural profession. Now, a new and exciting chapter awaits both us and the property. We look forward to following the development and what happens to our ’home’ of many years.”

Ideal location for housing

In recent years, Herning has experienced growth in both population and workplaces. According to the municipality’s forecast, this will continue until 2033. Terkel Præst Berthelsen, partner at EDC Poul Erik Bech Herning, says: ”Herning

has focused on being an attractive business municipality that has attracted a workforce for many years, which has had an impact on the housing situation. In recent years, we have helped facilitate the development of townhouses and apartments, both for owner-occupied, rental and investment properties. The demographics in Herning make Agroskolen an attractive place to develop both apartments and/or townhouses.”

Michael Fanø, partner in EDC Poul Erik Bech Herning, says: ”The property is zoned for residential development and is attractively located in Hammerum, close to nature, shopping, schools, and just a few minutes from the highway. Therefore, housing can be developed that will appeal to all conceivable target groups. The local plan contains a theoretical 17,805 m² building rights, which can be utilized either by constructing new buildings or a combination of new construction and renovation.”

Experience with public offerings

Tonny Broberg, Project Manager, EDC Project Poul Erik Bech, says: ” We have previously sold Hammerum school through a public offering. The elementary school is now a senior co-housing community with 24 apartments and 20 townhouses, which we sold to a Danish investor after construction. Schools offer many good square meters where aula, sport halls, classrooms and offices can become great common areas for housing/offices. It is attractive for many developers to convert secondary spaces for community purposes, without paying full price for new construction.”

”We are familiar with the processes involved in the offering and sale of properties and have a good insight into which developers and investors may be interested in buying a school and converting it into modern housing. We look forward to assisting in the sale of the distinctive agricultural school. We do not want to get involved in the final outcome, but we are available to potential buyers who want information about the property, the area and the demographic development in Herning and the surrounding area in relation to housing types, room distribution, etc.” says Tonny Broberg.

More information

Terkel Præst Berthelsen, Partner, EDC Poul Erik Bech Herning Tlf.: +45 5858 8567 • tpb@edc.dk

Michael Fænø, Partner, EDC Poul Erik Bech Herning Tlf.: +45 5858 8567 • mfa@edc.dk

Tonny Broberg, Project Manager, EDC Project Poul Erik Bech Vest Tlf.: +45 5858 8487 • tobr@edc.dk