Sulgrave Farm, Banbury, Northamptonshire, OX17

Country estate in rolling farmland

Description

INTRODUCTION
Sulgrave Farm is a residential farm with an unlisted 6-bedroom farmhouse with flexibility for an adjoining/integrated annexe, general purpose farm building, off-lying traditional red brick building, grassland and woodland set in about 235 acres (95 hectares).

SULGRAVE FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse is an impressive period home of considerable character, formerly a farm building converted in the 1990s. The house is set within attractive grounds, and enjoys far-reaching views over its lawns, picturesque lake and farmland.

Substantial timber double doors open into an entrance hall/dining room with vaulted ceiling, and staircase rising to the first floor.

The well-proportioned drawing room serves as the principal reception room, filled with natural light from its floor to ceiling, 12 pane sash windows and featuring an open fireplace.

The farmhouse-style kitchen provides an inviting and practical space with a four door oil fired Aga, complemented by a pantry. Adjoining service rooms include a boiler room, laundry room, WC and boot room.

The first floor provides excellent family accommodation. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, while two further bedrooms also enjoy ensuite facilities. There are two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Occupying the west wing of the ground floor, is a well appointed annexe, ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or independent occupancy. The annexe comprises a spacious en-suite double bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, together with doors opening onto the rear patio, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, complete with an open fireplace.

SULGRAVE FARM COTTAGE
Available to the purchaser of Sulgrave Farm by separate negotiation is Sulgrave Farm Cottage. A three-bedroom cottage of approximately 2,970 sq. ft. subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition set in approximately 15 acres of pasture and woodland outlined in red on the sale plan.

FARM BUILDING
A six-bay steel portal frame and concrete block farm building under a fibre cement roof extending to approximately 28m by 28m. The building is split into three distinct sections, a covered sheep pen with a stone floor, machinery store and workshop with concrete floor, and a further general store with a stone floor.

TRADITIONAL BARN
Located away from the farmhouse and on the edge of Liddington Hill Spinney with views over the rolling grassland, is a red brick barn under a slate roof with potential for conversion (STP) or for use as a shoot barn.

LAND AND WOODLAND
The land is centred around the farmhouse and comprises a block of predominantly grassland, interspersed with areas of arable land used for stewardship options, woodland and ponds.

The land is currently entered into the Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme until December 2026, with options including permanent grassland with very-low inputs and management of species-rich grassland.

The woodland comprises predominantly deciduous woodland of native species including oak, cherry, field maple, beech, ash and alder. There is a stand of Scots Pine in Big Spinney.

The farm extends to about 250.9 acres (101.5 hectares) in total, the land comprises 219.6 acres (88.8 hectares) of grassland, 25.7 acres (10.3 hectares) of woodland, 0.8 acres (0.3 hectares) of ponds and the remaining 4.7 acres (1.9 hectares) of miscellaneous areas such as hardstanding/tracks.

Location

Sulgrave Farm is situated between the villages of Sulgrave and Culworth in south Northamptonshire, close to the Oxfordshire border.

Square Footage: 4,800 sq ft


Acreage: 235 Acres

Directions

OX17 2HH

Additional Info

OVERAGE:Sulgrave Farm is sold subject to an overage / uplift agreement whereby the Vendor will receive 30% of any uplift in value or income arising from the implementation of planning permission for any non-agricultural or non-equestrian use of property for a period of 30 years from the date of sale. The existing house, cottage and farm buildings are excluded from the overage agreement.

VIEWINGS:Viewing is strictly by appointment with Savills.