Tetsworth, Thame, Oxfordshire

A Grade II listed former forge renovated to an exceptional standard whilst retaining the original period features. Planning approved for Change of use from Class B8 to Class E. P25/S3655/FUL


Description
• The Old Forge incorporates an attractive detached single storey building constructed of painted brick with a pitched clay tile roof and wooden framed, single glazed windows. The property dates back to the eighteenth century and was used as a forge until the early 1990s.
• The building has been renovated to an exceptional standard whilst retaining the original period features. These include an original wheelwright’s cone which has been secured to the ground and can be seen externally as an emblem adjacent to the building.
• During renovations, the building was completely rewired and benefits from intruder and fire alarm systems which could easily be reactivated by the alarm company.
• Internally, The Old Forge provides predominantly open plan space with complementary natural slate tiled flooring, painted walls and historic beams. Generous lighting has been installed with three 6-light wrought iron chandeliers with LED candles and many strip light fittings providing abundant spotlighting for showroom or office uses.
• The building was re-roofed in 2011 with handmade tiles and is now vented front to back with insulated ceilings. The building also features a kitchenette with single sink and drainer, and a WC with handbasin. To one end of the building is an entrance lobby/smaller room.
• The Old Forge benefits from two personnel doors at either end, and plank double doors at the centre. The building has two telephone lines as well as power sockets throughout.
• The property provides approximately 70 sq m (750 sq ft) of accommodation arranged in an open plan fashion.
• Planning approved for Change of use from Class B8 to Class E. P25/S3655/FUL.
• May provide opportunity for residential conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.

Gardens and grounds
• The Old Forge provides off-street car parking for approximately three cars. There is on-street car parking in addition.

Situation
The Old Forge is located in Tetsworth, a popular Oxfordshire village which benefits from a primary school, public house, sports and social club and well-known antique show room.

The market town of Thame is approximately three miles from the property and offers an excellent mix of independent and High Street stores. For further recreational, cultural and educational
amenities, Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury are all a short distance away.

The property has strong transport links being located near to Junctions 7 and 8 of the M40 Motorway. Furthermore, Haddenham & Thame Parkway Railway Station is under 7 miles from the property, offering quick, direct links to London
and elsewhere.

The Old Forge is situated in a residential area in a stunning position overlooking the village green.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings are excluded however, light fittings are included in the sale.

Services
Mains services connected with a 3-phase electricity supply and telephone lines, just requiring re-connection. Fully wired intruder and fire alarm systems, just requiring re-connection.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents. We would recommend that all interested parties check with relevant statutory authorities as to the existence, adequacy or otherwise of these services for their own purposes.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 330 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 15/08/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 15/08/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire Council

Planning Information
The Old Forge has planning permission granted for a change of use from Class B8 to Class E. P25/S3655/FUL.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – OX9 7AB

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