Horton-cum-Studley, Oxford, Buckinghamshire, OX33

Farmhouse (subject to AOC), buildings and land with commercial diversification opportunities

Description

Furze Farm is a mixed farm with opportunities to generate diversified income, close to Oxford. The property comprises a 4 bedroom farmhouse (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition), farm buildings, commercial storage, commercial offices, a solar PV array, arable, pasture and woodland, set in about 109 acres (44 hectares).

Furze Farmhouse
Approached via a private driveway, Furze Farmhouse is situated at the centre of its land set away from the farm buildings with a pond and turning circle.

Built by the current owners in 1996, Furze Farmhouse is constructed of red brick under a tile roof with an impressive Oak timber and glass facade.

The porch and entrance hallway, leads to the main reception rooms comprising a dining room and living room. The heart of the home is a spacious kitchen/diner, featuring fitted units, a central island incorporating two ovens and a Neff LPG hob. Double doors lead directly onto a tiled patio with a planted border, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining.

From the kitchen, doors open into the utility room, and double garage fitted with electric doors, offering additional workspace and storage.

A boot room has been added at the rear, finished with a tiled floor and external back door with stairs leading to a versatile office space above with the opportunity to convert to a bathroom – creating an annexe with separate access outside onto the rear garden.

A cosy snug sits on the half-landing, with windows drawing in natural light to the stair well.

The bedroom accommodation comprises a well proportioned master bedroom featuring its own en-suite, a double bedroom and built in cupboard; a twin room, also with fitted storage and a guest double bedroom, all serviced by a family bathroom.

The mature lawned gardens are surrounded by a stone Ha-Ha, flower beds and shrubs, and a summerhouse for entertaining.

Farm Buildings
An equipped farmstead of modern farm buildings comprising grain store and dryer, with capacity of approximately 500 tonnes, workshop and lean-to, tractor shed, machinery shed and building currently used as container storage, housing 14 storage containers each measuring approximately 20’ x 8’ x 8’ which are let on storage licences.

Commercial Offices
A timber cabin extending to approximately 1,574 sq. ft, currently split into two office units, comprising a reception, six office rooms, a conference/meeting room, filing area, copy room, two WCs and kitchenette. The building is currently let as two offices units to tenants occupying on licence agreements.

The Land
Extending to approximately 109 acres (44 hectares) in total, the land at Furze Farm comprises approximately 68 acres (27 hectares) of arable, 17 acres (7 hectares) of pasture, 20 acres (8 hectares) of woodland and 4 acres (1 hectare) of miscellaneous areas.

There are areas of woodland of predominantly deciduous species providing a mature landscape and shelter. Along the south eastern boundary against the M40, there is a large belt of mature conifer trees providing screening and privacy. Danes Brook runs along the southern boundary of the farm.

Location

Situated on Brill Road, nearby to the village of Horton-cum-Studley, Furze Farm is conveniently located between Oxford, Thame and Bicester. The farm is approached via a private driveway, occupying a rural position, but with the benefit of its proximity to the A34 and M40 providing a network of roads to the wider region, appealing for rural businesses.

Horton-cum-Studley is a small village but with a rich history, dating back to the 11th Century when it was formerly the two villages. The village is one of the “Seven Towns of Otmoor” and is situated on the eastern edge of the moor, part of which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), with its RSPB reserve of wet meadows and reed beds. There are also two tennis courts, and Studley Wood Golf Course with further local amenities and services in nearby Horspath and Stanton St John. More extensive shopping, services and cultural experiences can be found in the nearby towns of Oxford and Bicester.

There are mainline railway stations at Bicester North and Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone in 45 minutes and 1 hour 14 minutes respectively) and equidistant between junctions 8 and 9 of the M40.

There is a wide choice of highly regarded schools in nearby Headington and Oxford, as well as the Oxford Universities.

Square Footage: 2,704 sq ft


Acreage: 109 Acres

Directions

Nearest Postcode
OX33 1DG

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Additional Info

The freehold of Furze Farm is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession subject to the following occupancies: grazing licence on the grassland, units 1-14 storage containers on licence agreements, two office units occupied on licence agreements.

The Vendor reserves rights of holdover for the storage of harvested crops and machinery in certain buildings until 31 March 2027.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.